{"title":"E-Books","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"inheriting-the-farmhouse","title":"Inheriting the Farmhouse","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO265518910\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Grandpa’s funeral, the relatives gut the house.\u003c\/strong\u003e They take everything—I don’t even have anywhere to sit.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscouraged, I go out onto the front porch, and the cowboy living on the property stops by to see how I’m doing.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe doesn’t take his eyes off of me, and I tense up.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot knowing what else to do, I sit on the top step.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe moves in closer with this swagger that ratchets my heartbeat and leans on the railing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt wobbles a little under his touch.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbarrassed, I straighten it and say, “I guess the house just needs a little looking after.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cowboy leans in and meets my eyes. There’s a tender concern in his gaze that I don’t quite know how to handle when he says, “And who’s looking after you?\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO265518910\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003eFind out what happens next in INHERITING THE FARMHOUSE!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO265518910\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The story is descriptive and thought-provoking and I much enjoyed it over my usual authors.....kept me coming back to my couch to read!\" -- A⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This romance tale was full of sparks. While that’s the case, it’s still a clean read. I enjoyed the super tense ending. It was totally different than I expected.\" -- A⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"It’s a great story, it made me cry, it made me laugh and it even made me swoon a little, and I couldn’t put it down.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-- A⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Kissing a Stranger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Small Town\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Fresh Start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Christian Themes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Friendship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Falling for the Farmhand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ He Falls First\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ \u003c\/span\u003e\"Meadows doesn't disappoint, with a charming setting and believable events, not to mention an endearing romance.\" -Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO265518910\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-book","offer_id":49897647669553,"sku":"ITFEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":51626123886897,"sku":"ITFADVSHOP","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle and Save!","offer_id":51626124935473,"sku":"CRBEBVSHOP","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/DirectStore_Inheriting.png?v=1725545486"},{"product_id":"fixing-up-the-farmhouse","title":"Fixing Up the Farmhouse","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaisley scrunched her nose in thought for a moment\u003c\/strong\u003e and then turned her cherubic cheeks to me. “I love you, Mommy. Can I have a kiss?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDawson choked on a laugh and reached to cover his mouth with a napkin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Of course.” I leaned in to kiss her cheek, and she beamed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“What about me?” Kody asked. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Can’t forget you.” I strolled around the table and bent to place a kiss on my boy’s cheek too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Don’t forget Sophia,” Kody said. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Never. This baby needs all the kisses.” I moseyed between Sophia and Dawson and laid several smooches on her scrumptious cheeks, to which she laughed, filling the room with delightful sound and pleasure that the other kids echoed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“And Dawson,” Paisley shouted. “Dawson’s turn!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eI stiffened. The lighthearted mood instantly pulled as tight as a rubber band about to snap. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Oh—I—” My gaze drifted to grapple with Dawson’s. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe embarrassment I expected wasn’t there. Instead, his eyes twinkled. He held my gaze for only seconds, but it seemed a lot longer than that before he pulled away and peered at Paisley. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“You think your mama should give me a kiss?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe kids’ shouts overwhelmed my protest. “Yeah!” they chimed. Paisley raised her hands and Sophia copied, placing her little palms on her head. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eI was out of my element. My mind was completely blank. I wished I could think of something witty, a funny comeback to say to get myself out of this predicament. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Go ahead,” Dawson said, lifting his fork to his lips. “I don’t bite.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“You just did,” Kody said with a laugh, pointing to the barely touched pork chop on his plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDawson grinned and pushed his plate away from him. “Well, I won’t bite you, anyway. Lay one on me.” He tapped the apple of his cheek and smirked. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMy heart started pounding. Dawson was beyond gorgeous. Since I was now officially divorced, there were no legal barriers in place. Besides, it was just a peck on the cheek, wasn’t it? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eI could walk away from this. Laugh it off and let it go, but the kids wouldn’t understand, and frankly, Dawson didn’t seem to mind. He acted like it was all a joke. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMustering my courage, I wove in close and bent near his side. He smelled so good, freshly showered with his hair still damp. I inhaled the piney smell of his soap and took in the softness of the growth along his jaw. He glanced at me and raised a single brow, tilted his cheek in my direction. I moved in, breathing him in. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAnd then, just as I placed my lips on his cheek, he turned his head and offered his lips instead. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFind out what happens next in FIXING UP THE FARMHOUSE!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Catelyn Meadows has a way with words to draw you in and get you invested in the characters, feeling every thought and action made. A series you don’t want to miss. Get lost in this small town and families who struggle then overcome.\"  --A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The kissing in this book is toe-curling. What a great story at the hands of an incredible story-teller.\"  --A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This book is just as good as the first in this series! No disappointment in this book! I love the dynamics of the characters and relationships. It's sweet and heartwarming and cute and funny. Absolutely recommend. I loved every page.\" --A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Single Mom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Broken Hero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Small Town\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Forced Proximity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Christian Themes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Redemption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-book","offer_id":49898001072433,"sku":"FUTFEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":51626160095537,"sku":"FUTFADVSHOP","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/DirectStore_Fixing.png?v=1725564964"},{"product_id":"christmas-at-the-farmhouse","title":"Christmas at the Farmhouse","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Something tells me you shouldn’t be in here.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA small sound squeaked from my lips. I whirled around, my heart pounding. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMy pulse took on a different cadence at the sight of the handsome Holden brother mooning at me with his vampire hotness from the creaky bottom step. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHe was taller than Luke, and broader too, with darker hair and the slightest bit of scruff along his cheeks. He also dressed better, in that fitted shirt I’d noticed earlier and jeans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe look accentuated his broad shoulders, trim waist, and long legs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“You done checking me out yet?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMy face flamed. I retreated a step, knocking into the shelf behind me. “I wasn’t.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Then why are your cheeks red?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eI clamped my palms over the offenders. “It’s Christmas.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOne side of his mouth wavered. “And that’s supposed to make you blush? If I didn’t know any better, I’d think you looked guilty.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eClearing my throat, I lifted my chin. “If I didn’t know any better, I’d say you’re nosy.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead more in CHRISTMAS AT THE FARMHOUSE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Catelyn Meadows' books will feel like a warm hug! This book --- and this series in general --- is so good!!\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"They may have had nefarious reasons to begin with but they work to bring peace and forgiveness to each of their families. Both are considered black sheep of the family but together they build unity, confidence, integrity, and peace.\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Both have made mistakes in the past and both are trying to build bridges and repair relationships with their families. Our characters are well developed and their journey is relatable and meaningful whilst also fun and heartfelt. It’s a great story that I very much enjoyed and left me with a warm and fuzzy feeling.\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Fake Dating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Family Secret\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Bad Boy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Quirky Banter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Small Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Redemption\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-book","offer_id":49898056548657,"sku":"CATFEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":51626162323761,"sku":"CATFADVSHOP","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/DirectStore_Christmas.png?v=1725567005"},{"product_id":"delivery-to-the-farmhouse","title":"Delivery to the Farmhouse","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“No,” I said again,\u003c\/strong\u003e choking the steering wheel and jamming my foot into the gas pedal. “Not now. Please not now.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eBut the more I tried, the more my wheels spun. I wasn’t going anywhere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eDespair gripped me. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eI rested my forehead against the wheel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003ePlease, God. Help me out of this mess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eExcept, I wasn’t sure if I was talking about the mud or my meaningless life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eI felt stuck in my life. Go figure I’d get stuck in the mud to boot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eI pounded a fist against my steering wheel, fighting the emotion threatening up my throat, and then paused. Just my luck, right at that moment, a large black pickup was making its way down the single-lane road. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eToward me. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eTears blinded my eyes. I squeezed them shut and blinked away the emotion so I could see who it was. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThe pickup slowed. Its driver opened the door and hopped out. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eOh, no. The last time I’d spoken to Colton, I’d slipped on the ice on the way back to my car just after Belle and Luke’s wedding. Why did he always catch me at my most embarrassing times?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eI wasn’t sure there was any way out of this situation, but I had to try. I slammed my foot into the gas once more. If I could get out of this, there would be no need to talk to him. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eToo bad in doing so, mud sprayed in all directions--including all over the handsome cowboy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind out what happens next in DELIVERY TO THE FARMHOUSE!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"OMG I completely loved, loved, loved this book. Extremely captivating from beginning to end.\" - A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Full of authenticity and all the feels! Colton is an adorably down-to-earth hero, a true gentleman who loves Natalie so fiercely, evidenced by all the little things that add up to one incredibly romantic guy (sigh).\" - A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Small Town\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Enemies-to-Lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Christian Themes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Friendship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Road Trip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\"It started with a lot of mud and ended with a lot of heart. This was a delightful, heartwarming, and wholesome romance that was so enjoyable and adorable.\" - A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-book","offer_id":49898079027505,"sku":"DTTFEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/DirectStore_Delivery.png?v=1725567811"},{"product_id":"christmas-in-magnolia-glen","title":"Christmas in Magnolia Glen","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Take me home.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“I can’t do that.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Yes, you can. In fact, I demand that you do. I’m so done with this. I don’t want to see anything else.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“It’s supposed to help,” he said like a broken record.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“It’s not. It’s only making things worse. Remind me of when I used to be happy? Rub it in my face how miserable I am now? Yeah, whose brilliant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eidea was that?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHis jaw worked. He offered a hand. “Okay, then. One more stop.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eI wasn’t falling for that again. “Not a chance. I’m not touching your hand again unless it’s to take me home. I refuse to see anything else of my own past. Don’t you think I don’t know all of this already? Do you think I don’t know what I’m missing? I know \u003ci\u003eexactly\u003c\/i\u003e what I’m missing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\"My parents are dead. My sister has an amazing life with the man she loves and everything she ever dreamed of. And do you know what happened to my dreams?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eI hadn’t meant to spout so much, but emotion had a way of overriding sense, especially when it was as close to the surface as it was for me right now. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHe didn’t remove his hand. “One more,” he said. “If after this you still want me to take you home, I won’t fight you.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eI sniffed. I hadn’t expected him to not put up a fight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Where are we going this time? More of my most embarrassing moments?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“No,” he said, lowering his hand. He lifted his chin, as though this was hard for him to admit. “We’re going to see mine.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFind out what happens next in CHRISTMAS IN MAGNOLIA GLEN!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Once you start this book you won't want to put it down and the ending is awesome!\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"So much depth to this story that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Just get this book, you won’t be disappointed!!!\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I was hooked from the first page! I couldn't put it down! One of my favorite Christmas reads this year!\"  -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Secret Past\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Forbidden Romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ \"A Christmas Carol\" Retelling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Tortured Hero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Redemption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Mending Family Relationships\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-Book","offer_id":49898132668721,"sku":"CIMGEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":51626149445937,"sku":"CIMGADVSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/DirectStore_Magnolia.png?v=1725568711"},{"product_id":"chosen-guardian","title":"Chosen Guardian","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO63098385\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003eThe rogue soldier I've been traveling with is into me. I know it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO63098385\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003eBut for some reason, he keeps himself closed off. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO63098385\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003eMore than once, moments have built between us, and I know he wants me as much as I want him. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO63098385\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003eOne night, after he rescues me from a handful of enemy soldiers, we hide in a safehouse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO63098385\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003eHe keeps avoiding my questions, and I'm tired of it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO63098385\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003eI'm ready to head off on my own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO63098385\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003eJust before I leave, something in his gaze shifts. In a breath, he scales the few steps between us, grips my arms, and pins me to the wall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO63098385\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\"What do you want from me?\" he asks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO63098385\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003eI open my mouth only to shut it again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO63098385\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\"Kiss me,\" I tell him. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO63098385\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003eDesperation swims in his gaze. His hand knots in my hair, and he presses his forehead against mine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO63098385\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003eHis body trembles with effort I'm not sure I understand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO63098385\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003eI cling to him, hanging on his response. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\"Do you have any idea how badly I want to?\" He says with whisper-soft intensity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003eFind out what happens next in CHOSEN GUARDIAN!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This book has strong, well-developed characters, an interesting story line full of suspense, danger, action, mystery, unexpected twists, and an ending that left me wanting to read the next book.\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This was epic. The imagery took my breath my away and the characters were even better.\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Wow this was a great start to a new series! One of the best stories I've ever read.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Chosen One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Rogue Soldier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Slow-Burn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Found Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForbidden Romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Tears That Grant Magic and Wishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Sizzle Without Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐ \u003cspan\u003e“This story by an accomplished YA writer is jam-packed…The action moves so quickly that the reader is fully engaged to the very last page.”--Publisher's Weekly BookLife Prize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO63098385\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO63098385 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-book","offer_id":49898892591409,"sku":"CGEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/DirectStore_Guardian.png?v=1725577996"},{"product_id":"chosen-dreams","title":"Chosen Dreams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalon has been captured by the Arcaian army,\u003c\/strong\u003e and I’m the only one who can save him, but first I must face my former friend, Gwynn, who now fights for the enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo stop her from getting the enchanted tears I protect, I must journey into the dangerous dreamworld. However, if I’m not careful, I may never wake up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"If you love ya fantasy and romance this is a great book to read! I absolutely adored it!\" - A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This book DESTROYED me!\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I'm normally an adult fantasy reader (18+, graphic\/explicit), but when I find a fantasy YA series that looks like it could touch my adventurous heart, I dive in. And boy oh boy, have I dived in to this series.\" --A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN TROPES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Chosen One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Feisty Heroine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Rogue Soldier With a Hidden Past\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Forbidden Romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Found Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Magical Black Market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-book","offer_id":49898921558321,"sku":"CDEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/DirectStore_Dreams.png?v=1725592413"},{"product_id":"chosen-fate","title":"Chosen Fate","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTalon must marry a woman he doesn't love\u003c\/strong\u003e to avoid banishment, but my focus is on a greater challenge. The Seer's cards are part of a game of destiny, offering a path to command an angelic army powerful enough to save my people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the Arcaians also seek the army for their own destructive purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd only one of us can win.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Jaw-dropping - the best book in this series.\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Full of wizards, prophecy, games, war, enemies, traitors, action, betrayal, angels, madness, tears, emotions and love. Perfect for readers of fantasy romance.\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The world she has created for this series is so very interesting! The details of the people, their lands, their magical abilities, and their lives are just incredible. I can't state enough how fascinated I've been by the whole series. It's definitely one that I will enjoy reading again.\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Chosen One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Good vs. Evil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Forbidden Romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Putting It All on the Line for Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Enchanted Tears\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-book","offer_id":49898955538737,"sku":"CFEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/DirectStore_Fate.png?v=1725593579"},{"product_id":"the-perilous-in-between","title":"The Perilous In-Between","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“You sure you don’t need to get back?”\u003c\/strong\u003e Graham asked, leaning a shoulder on the trunk and shielding her with his body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eShe attempted to right her breathing and slow her pulse. He was beautiful in the moonlight and standing close—so close. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Mama is used to me being gone. She’s probably caught up with whatever the paper’s gossip of the day is. I only hope my uncle didn’t notice my craft not in its hangar at the same time the others returned.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Yeah, he seems like he gets upset easily.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“He does.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eGraham shifted. He rested a hand on the trunk above her head and stared down at her. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDark hair fell into his eyes. “What happens if you get in trouble?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eWith his forceful glance and the heat hitching between them, with the way she felt suddenly boneless, she knew—she was already in trouble.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind out what happens next in THE PERILOUS IN-BETWEEN!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This book had me gripped from the first page!\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I adored all of the characters, trying to second guess how things worked and where it was going kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through.\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"There were lots of twists I didn’t see coming. This is one that I will come back to and enjoy very much. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would. Highly, highly recommended!\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Steampunk Sea Monster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Protective Hero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Mysterious Town\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Battle Corsets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Secret Past\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Forbidden Romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-book","offer_id":49899007312177,"sku":"TPIBEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":51626145055025,"sku":"TPIBADVSHOP","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/DirectStore_Perilous.png?v=1752160220"},{"product_id":"merry-mended-hearts","title":"Merry Mended Hearts","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO170131122\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO34450490\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO201686419\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO249129652\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO34450490\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eI dropped a candle, set his rug on fire, and lost my pants—all in under thirty seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eHe dives to save the flame, while I scramble to grab my waistband and my dignity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eWhen it’s over, I can’t meet his eyes. My cheeks are burning hotter than that rug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eHe clears his throat. “We’ll pretend that never happened.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e“I’m so sorry,” I blurt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e“Grace.” His voice is quiet, steady.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eI'm too busy arguing to hear what he has to say. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\"Grace,\" he says again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eThen his finger touches my lips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eThe world stops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e“For the record,” he says, “I wasn’t staring. I mean, I was—but only because I panicked. It was respectful staring. Panic-staring. The kind with morals.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eI can’t help it. I laugh. “Panic-staring with morals?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e“Yeah,” he says. “But even if you’d been wearing a potato sack, I still would’ve looked. Because it’s you.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eKeep reading Merry Mended Hearts by bestselling author Catelyn Meadows!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO201686419 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind out why readers say:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \"This is one of my favorite reads yet. Totally swoon worthy!!! Their time at the cottage is one of the many reasons why I fell in love with this book and solidified Catelyn as one of my favorite authors!!!\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO201686419 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Ohhhh my goodness! This book is absolutely dreamy! With gorgeously descriptive words that will melt you into a puddle!\" - A  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I loved this book. The characters are deep. I love the setting. I love that their relationship isn't just straight forward. This book shows the magic of Christmas and family.\" - A  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Grumpy\/Sunshine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Hero with a Troubled Past\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Small Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Matchmaking Radio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Snowed In for Christmas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Sizzle Without Spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-Book","offer_id":49900002050353,"sku":"MMHEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle and Save!","offer_id":51626193060145,"sku":"CRBEBV2SHOP","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/DirectStore_MendedHearts.png?v=1725628417"},{"product_id":"goldie-and-the-billionaire-bear-romancing-the-bear","title":"Goldie and the Billionaire Bear","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Are you two dating?\" she asks.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"I—yes, we are.\" I flinch at the lie, but I want Mom to take me seriously. And the truth won't cut it.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe irony isn't lost on me.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI'm not sure how to get Mom to believe I'm blowing off my ex for a practical stranger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBut I can’t exactly tell her how Goldie and I met.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe memory of finding her in my bed shoots heat through my core every time I think about it—which is more than I’d ever admit aloud.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI didn't call the police over Goldie breaking and entering, but I wouldn’t put it past my mother.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind out what happens next in GOLDIE AND THE BILLIONAIRE BEAR!!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"The chemistry between Goldie and Adrian was better than I could have wished for!\" - A \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/span\u003e Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMAIN TROPES: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eProtective Heroes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDark Past That Comes Back to Bite Him\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSmall Towns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMystery and Suspense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSizzle Without Spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eOne Bed Meet Cute (IYKYK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSacrificing Everything for Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach billionaire fairytale book delivers clean, suspenseful romance with slow-burn chemistry and powerful men facing the fallout of their pasts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs secrets surface and danger looms, love may be the one thing that can save them . . . or destroy everything.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⭐\u003c\/span\u003e \"Part romance, part fairytale...This charming retelling avoids mere imitation by creating three-dimensional characters that the reader cannot help but like.\" -Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-Book","offer_id":49921257013553,"sku":"GATBBEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bundle and Save!","offer_id":51626172514609,"sku":"OUABEBBVSHOP","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/Goldie_Romance_Ebook_OG.png?v=1755653720"},{"product_id":"ella-and-the-billionaires-ball-romancing-the-ceo","title":"Ella and the Billionaire's Ball","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e“Adrian put you up to this, didn’t he?” I asked. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eIt was the only reason I could think a man like Hawk Danielson would get up this early. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eJ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eust to come see me? No way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e“No. He told me you didn’t want to date me.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e“I don’t.” I lifted my chin and turned the corner so he wouldn’t see my smile. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e“You don’t sound very convinced.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThis time, his voice came from behind me. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eI stopped, pivoted, and peered back. He stood beneath the hall’s fluorescent light, hands in his pockets, lips and eyes banding together to smirk and drive me absolutely wild. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eIf that wasn’t a come-hither glance, I didn’t know what was. The pit of my stomach stirred. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eI had no argument. He had me there. He so had me. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eHawk took my silence as an invitation to come closer. Every step sucked more oxygen from the hall so that by the time he was close enough for me to swim in the blue of his eyes, I could barely breathe. My pulse was a drum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e“I—I have to get to work.” My voice was embarrassingly breathy. He was completely muddling my thoughts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e“Say yes.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e“You’re busy.” My argument sounded feeble. “I’m busy. It’s not a good idea.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eHawk stroked my arm. Though I barely felt his touch through my thick coat, it was noticeable enough. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e“Come on. Be my date at the ball. You might like me.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eThat was exactly what I was afraid of. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Pf0\" style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Cf01\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eFind out what happens next in ELLA AND THE BILLIONAIRE'S BALL!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It melted my heart and made me feel all warm inside. I couldn't stop turning the pages!\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Their chemistry is off the charts and I enjoyed seeing them get to know one another.\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It has love, romance, and a great ending to a perfect book!\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ He Falls First (And Falls Harder)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Boss\/Custodian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Protective Hero\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ He Spoils Her\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Suspense\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Fixer Upper\/Makeover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Godmother\/Cinderella Story\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are the fairytales you thought you knew, reimagined with fierce heroines, protective billionaires, and twists that will keep you believing in happily ever after.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-Book","offer_id":49921304166705,"sku":"EATBBEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/Ella_Romance_Ebook_OG.png?v=1755652858"},{"product_id":"alice-and-the-billionaires-wonderland-romancing-the-ceo","title":"Alice and the Billionaire's Wonderland","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“You’re sleeping in my room,”\u003c\/strong\u003e I told her as soon as I got off the phone with Hawk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eAdelie placed both of her feet, which had been tucked beneath her, on the floor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e“Uh—what?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk156020725\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e“Please.” I knelt in front of her. “We don’t have to share my bed—although, it’s big enough you could be on one side, and I’d be on the other and we’d never know it.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk156020725;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e“I’m a floppy sleeper,” she said. “I’ll probably cross the border without a passport.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk156020776\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e“You are not.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk156020776;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e“I am!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk156020776;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eI placed my phone on the floor and stopped her shaking knees with my hands. Adelie looked at me then. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk156020776;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e“I’ll risk the leg toss,” I said. “Sleep with me.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk156020776;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eHer eyes widened. She inhaled. Sharply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk156020776;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eWell, that was right out there. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk156020776;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eI sank back and cleared my throat while flames blasted my face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk156020776;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e“Ahem. In my room, I mean. Please.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eI eyed her. I wasn’t sure what I’d been thinking in that moment, but she was probably right. My thoughts were still on the whole leg thing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003e“Fine,” she said on a breath, as if releasing some of her adrenaline with it. “We’ll draw an invisible line that you \u003ci\u003ecan’t \u003c\/i\u003ecross, buster.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eShe poked my chest with her finger--and I hoped that was a promise I could keep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;\"\u003eFind out what happens next in ALICE AND THE BILLIONAIRE'S WONDERLAND!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I absolutely adored this enchanting fairytale retelling with a splash of suspense!\" --A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The sweetest love lines ever!\" --A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"If you have read book 1 or 2 in this Once Upon a Billionaire, you know that Catelyn has written some really GLORIOUS books in this series so far and this book takes the cake.\" --A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Fake Marriage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Never Been Kissed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Protective Hero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ One Bed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Kooky Grandmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Suspense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Sizzle Without Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are the fairytales you thought you knew, reimagined with fierce heroines, protective billionaires, and twists that will keep you believing in happily ever after.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-Book","offer_id":49921460961585,"sku":"AATBWEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/Alice_Romance_Ebook_OG.png?v=1755651577"},{"product_id":"rosabel-and-the-billionaire-beast-romancing-the-beast","title":"Rosabel and the Billionaire Beast","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“I’m reliable, Rosabel.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“In the workplace, yes. With your friends? I’m sure you are. But in love?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHis mouth twitched at the L-word. “Love is no different.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“It’s totally different,” I said with a laugh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eI needed space from him. I needed distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eScratch that. I needed him to pull me closer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“How so?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Because there’s so much more to it. It’s more than attraction. Loving someone means giving yourself to her. Loving someone means honoring her, being honest, putting her needs above yours. I just can’t see you giving yourself to someone like that.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eI could tell the words were too much the instant they left my mouth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eDuncan’s body radiated with energy. His chest heaved. His eyes closed to half mast, and he lowered his head toward mine, lifting his arm to place it on the wall behind my head and catching me so off guard, I planted my hands on the wall behind me, my heart drumming against my ribs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHeat thrummed from his body so close to mine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe edges of my vision blurred. I couldn’t take my eyes off him. Duncan was beautiful on a regular basis, but close up? He was brutal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“I know how to love,” he said, his voice throaty and low. “And if I loved you, you wouldn’t know what hit you.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind out what happens next in ROSABEL AND THE BILLIONAIRE BEAST!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The fourth book in this series is to die for!\" --A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGrumpy\/Sunshine \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHe Falls First and Falls Hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e Enemies-to-Lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e Disabled Parent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSizzle Without Spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNo Third Act Breakup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSacrificing Everything for Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It's everything I was hoping for and so much more! Engaging drama, bits of mystery, wicked banter, personal struggles, and undeniable chemistry.\" --A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Oh! My goodness! So! Much! Heat! It practically sizzles off the page and takes your breath away!\" --A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-Book","offer_id":49921501856049,"sku":"RATBBEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/Rosabel_Romance_Ebook_OG.png?v=1755650484"},{"product_id":"hazel-and-her-billionaire-tower-romancing-the-ex","title":"Hazel and Her Billionaire Tower","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“You’re giving me that look—that \u003ci\u003eeye \u003c\/i\u003elook.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eI narrowed the offenders. “You’re going to have to be a little more explicit.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHazel kept her voice low.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Even though it’s been eight years, I can still read that expression in your eyes. It’s the one you used to get when you found my antics amusing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\"Am I amusing you right now?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eWrong question to ask. My smile stretched.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHer eyes tightened further. “Do you think this is funny?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Completely,” I said, deciding to be truthful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eShe sank back into her seat as well and folded her arms. “I told you we’re not doing this. We’re not together. You can’t look at me as though you still find me attractive.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHeat burned through me the way it had been doing since the minute I saw her standing by the bar. I peered at her lovely face, down her graceful neck, to the line of her black dress and the glittering bracelet on her slim wrist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAttractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003edidn’t seem to be a strong enough word. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eEverything about Hazel was sexy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“If you didn’t want me to find you attractive tonight,” I said, keeping my voice as low as hers, “then you should have worn a different dress.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFind out what happens next in HAZEL AND HER BILLIONAIRE TOWER!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I have enjoyed all of these books in this series by Catelyn, and this book is ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!\" --A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"If you like your romance books on the tame side with a fairytale ending, then this series is just what you need.\" --A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I LOVED THIS BOOK AND SERIES!!!\" --A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Second Chance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Adorable Hat Shop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Small Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Mystery \u0026amp; Suspense\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Protective Hero\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Sacrificing It All for Love\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-Book","offer_id":49921550319921,"sku":"HAHBTEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/Hazel_Romance_Ebook_OG.png?v=1755649559"},{"product_id":"aaliyah-and-the-billionaires-lamp-romancing-the-asssitant","title":"Aaliyah and the Billionaire's Lamp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if Jasmine fell in love with the Genie?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAaliyah reluctantly agrees to an arranged marriage with billionaire Zayn Hassan to fulfill her father's wishes, despite her desire to lead his hotel chain. 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They take everything—I don’t even have anywhere to sit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO115859366\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003eDiscouraged, I go out onto the front porch, and the cowboy living on the property stops by to see how I’m doing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO115859366\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003eHe doesn’t take his eyes off of me, and I tense up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO115859366\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003eNot knowing what else to do, I sit on the top step.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO115859366\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003eHe moves in closer with this swagger that ratchets my heartbeat and leans on the railing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO115859366\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003eIt wobbles a little under his touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO115859366\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003eEmbarrassed, I straighten it and say, “I guess the house just needs a little looking after.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO115859366\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003eThe cowboy leans in and meets my eyes. There’s a tender concern in his gaze that I don’t quite know how to handle when he says, “And who’s looking after you?\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO115859366\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO115859366 BCX0\"\u003eKeep reading INHERITING THE FARMHOUSE by bestselling author Catelyn Meadows!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"acrm0\" data-offset-key=\"4m9r7-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"4m9r7-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXO33653495 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO33653495 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXO161587342 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO161587342 BCX0\"\u003e\"I fell into this story and all the emotions it carried with it. I loved the characters and the charm each one brings to the storyline.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO161587342 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e -- A\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/span\u003e Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eContinue reading the Havenwood Cowboys\u003cspan\u003e Romance Series \u003c\/span\u003eif you like: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Town Charm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRugged, Broken Heroes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHe Falls First\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eChristian Themes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFriendship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRedemption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXO222249413 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO222249413 BCX0\"\u003e\"This is a fantastic small town\/cowboy romance! I loved it! Emotional and heartfelt.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO222249413 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e -- A\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/span\u003e Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXO197641362 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO197641362 BCX0\"\u003e\"This was a beautifully written story...I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" class=\"TextRun SCXO197641362 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO197641362 BCX0\"\u003et was a touching piece that kept me engaged from start to finish.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO197641362 BCX0\"\u003e -- A\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/span\u003e Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eBOOKS INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ Inheriting the Farmhouse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✅ Fixing Up the Farmhouse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✅ Christmas at the Farmhouse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✅ Delivery to the Farmhouse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ Working at the Farmhouse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the complete Havenwood Cowboys Series Today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-Book","offer_id":49942793486641,"sku":"HCRBEBBBDSSHOP","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":51690478010673,"sku":"CRBAUDVSHOP","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":52422583157041,"sku":null,"price":81.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/cowboy_romance_bundle_1.png?v=1752115401"},{"product_id":"stolen-tears-fantasy-romance-bundle","title":"Stolen Tears Fantasy Romance Bundle","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"acrm0\" data-offset-key=\"5jesh-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"5jesh-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO84898141 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO189386745\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO189386745 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe rogue soldier I've been traveling with is into me. I know it.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO189386745\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO189386745 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003eBut for some reason, he keeps himself closed off. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO189386745 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003eMore than once, moments have built between us, and I know he wants me as much as I want him. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO189386745 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003eOne night, after he rescues me from a handful of enemy soldiers, we hide in a safehouse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO189386745 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003eHe keeps avoiding my questions, and I'm tired of it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO189386745 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003eI'm ready to head off on my own. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO189386745 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003eJust before I leave, something in his gaze shifts. In a breath, he scales the few steps between us, grips my arms, and pins me to the wall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO189386745 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e\"What do you want from me?\" he asks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO189386745 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003eI open my mouth only to shut it again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO189386745 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e\"Kiss me,\" I tell him. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO189386745 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003eDesperation swims in his gaze. His hand knots in my hair, and he presses his forehead against mine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO189386745 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003eHis body trembles with effort I'm not sure I understand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO189386745 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003eI cling to him, hanging on his response. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO189386745 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e\"Do you have any idea how badly I want to?\" He says with whisper-soft intensity. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO189386745 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO189386745 BCX0\"\u003eFind out what happens next in CHOSEN GUARDIAN!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO189386745 BCX0\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Wow this was a great start to a new series! One of the best stories I've ever read.\" -- A \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/span\u003e Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eContinue reading the Stolen Tears Series\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif you like: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e Chosen One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e Hot Rogue Soldier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e Slow Burn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e Forbidden Romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eFast-Paced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eTears That Grant Magic and Wishes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eSizzle Without Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"This was epic. The imagery took my breath my away and the characters were even better.\" -- A \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/span\u003e Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBOOKS INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✅ Chosen Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✅ Chosen Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e✅ Chosen Fate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-Book","offer_id":49943862542641,"sku":"STFRBEBDSBBSHOP","price":11.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/Direct_Store_Stolen_Tears_Series.png?v=1726056964"},{"product_id":"ultimate-fantasy-romance-bundle","title":"Ultimate Fantasy Romance Bundle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"acrm0\" data-offset-key=\"5jesh-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5jesh-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"6n996-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6n996-0-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6n996-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"I like your mouth,\" he said. \"I like the way you say no like you're daring me to deserve a yes. You make me want to deserve it. You make me want to be a better man.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"4ahie-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4ahie-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4ahie-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"cu3pg-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"cu3pg-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"cu3pg-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eShe exhaled, her eyelashes fluttering. This was madness - pure and exquisite. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"dq5j8-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dq5j8-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"dq5j8-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"4vqc4-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4vqc4-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4vqc4-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"Don't,\" she said. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"dtegk-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dtegk-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"dtegk-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"9o60i-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9o60i-0-0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"9o60i-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eDon't make me forget. Don't make me want you. Don't make me choose. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"e35u5-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"e35u5-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"e35u5-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"126cs-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"126cs-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"126cs-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThis amused him. Mischief twinkled in his eyes and in his voice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"7ov3i-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7ov3i-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7ov3i-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"99ti-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"99ti-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"99ti-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"Don't like it? Sorry, Princess, but it's too late for that.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"ffndj-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"ffndj-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"ffndj-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"f1cd8-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"f1cd8-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"f1cd8-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"Don't say it,\" she said, and it took far too much effort to pry herself away. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"65bl3-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"65bl3-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"65bl3-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"9ou5h-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9ou5h-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"9ou5h-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"Soraya.\" Bae's voice was fragile and fraught with confusion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"6dju6-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6dju6-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6dju6-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"1t8js-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"1t8js-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"1t8js-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eHe extended a hand toward her, but seeing as much - hearing him call her a name that wasn't her own - struck her deeply. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2pf2f-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2pf2f-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2pf2f-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"868kn-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"868kn-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"868kn-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eHow could she do this? He had shown her his mother's letter because he must have thought the key to finding her was somewhere in Soraya's palace. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2jgl6-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2jgl6-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2jgl6-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"81tvf-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"81tvf-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"81tvf-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eIf he knew the truth - that Cali could never give him what he was really after because she was a lie - that all of this budding between them was a glorious ploy, an illusion meant to deceive him and buy time for the king to destroy everything Bae strove for - would he still gaze at her as though she were the only thing he would ever care about? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"7mbj3-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7mbj3-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7mbj3-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"7rlp5-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7rlp5-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7rlp5-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eCali hid her face in her hands. Separated from him as she was, she drew in a long, gasping gulp of air, trying to keep herself together. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2dvnd-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2dvnd-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2dvnd-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"d0k9b-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"d0k9b-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"d0k9b-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"I know,\" he said behind her, a sad smile in his tone. \"I need to earn it. But I don't know how to stop wanting it.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fpr1e-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eContinue reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Pirate's Bride\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e, a dark and intense, no-spice fantasy romance featuring enemies-to-lovers tension, a marriage of convenience, and a cursed hero who would burn the world for her. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is book one in The Cursed Tides series.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\"Pirates!! Princess's!! Sea witches or (Goddess), Castles and MAGIC!! What more could you ask for in an incredible series?\" --A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eContinue reading the Cursed Tides Series if you like: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSexy Pirates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eFake Marriage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eEnemies-to-Lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eDark Secrets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eMermaids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eProtective Hero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eSizzle Without Spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"Gripping and so well thought out. The characters were utter \u003ci\u003elip smack \u003c\/i\u003eperfection, and now I've come to the conclusion that I need me a pirate.\" A \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/span\u003e Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⭐\u003c\/span\u003e \"A fast-paced fantasy romance...The characters are true to themselves in the face of unending surprises and plot twists.\" -Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eBOOKS INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ The Pirate's Bride\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ The Pirate's Vow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ The Pirate's Wish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ The Pirate's Queen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ Chosen Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ Chosen Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ Chosen Fate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ The Perilous In-Between\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-Book","offer_id":49965354713393,"sku":"UFRBEBSHOP","price":30.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/Direct_Store_9.png?v=1776364772"},{"product_id":"christmas-romance-bundle","title":"Christmas Romance Bundle","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO201686419\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO249129652\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO34450490\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eI dropped a candle, set his rug on fire, and lost my pants—all in under thirty seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eHe dives to save the flame, while I scramble to grab my waistband and my dignity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eWhen it’s over, I can’t meet his eyes. My cheeks are burning hotter than that rug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eHe clears his throat. “We’ll pretend that never happened.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e“I’m so sorry,” I blurt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e“Grace.” His voice is quiet, steady.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eI'm too busy arguing to hear what he has to say. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\"Grace,\" he says again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eThen his finger touches my lips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eThe world stops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e“For the record,” he says, “I wasn’t staring. I mean, I was—but only because I panicked. It was respectful staring. Panic-staring. The kind with morals.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eI can’t help it. I laugh. “Panic-staring with morals?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e“Yeah,” he says. “But even if you’d been wearing a potato sack, I still would’ve looked. Because it’s you.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO163292662 BCX0\"\u003eKeep reading Merry Mended Hearts by bestselling author Catelyn Meadows!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO201686419 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\"This is one of my favorite reads yet. Totally swoon worthy!!! Their time at the cottage is one of the many reasons why I fell in love with this book and solidified Catelyn as one of my favorite authors!!!\"\u003cspan\u003e -- A \u003c\/span\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cspan\u003e Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead Merry Mended Hearts and the other books in Catelyn Meadows' Christmas Romance Bundle\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif you like: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Grumpy\/Sunshine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Snowed In\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClean Romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e One Bed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Christmas Magic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e Friends-to-Lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eSecond Chance Romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003eHeartwarming, Feel-Good Stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Catelyn Meadows' books will feel like a warm hug! This book --- and this series in general --- is so good!!\" A \u003c\/span\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cspan\u003e Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eBOOKS INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ Merry Mended Hearts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✅ Merry Entwined Hearts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ Merry Rekindled Hearts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e✅ Merry Wishful Hearts \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ Christmas in Magnolia Glen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-Book","offer_id":49965392560433,"sku":"CRBEBDSBBSHOP","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/Christmas_Bundle_No_Preorder.png?v=1763676075"},{"product_id":"once-upon-a-billionaire-romance-bundle","title":"Once Upon a Billionaire Romance Bundle","description":"\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5rkeg-0-0\" data-editor=\"acrm0\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5rkeg-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI only agreed to marry the billionaire to save my grandmother and protect my family's farm. I definitely did not agree to the way his hand feels at the small of my back, or the way he looks at me when we wake up cuddling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMaddox is fiercely protective, obscenely wealthy, and completely maddening. He secretly fixes all my heaviest burdens without asking for anything in return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBut there is a dangerous mystery tied to a secret college fraternity pact, and the threats are closing in. 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This beautiful book swept me away and gave me a fairytale to fall for.\" --A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Protective Hero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Playing Matchmaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Royalty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Exotic Location\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Falling For a Prince\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☑️ Suspense\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-Book","offer_id":50010597818673,"sku":"LATBPEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":51753273393457,"sku":"LATBPAVSHOP","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/Lily_Romance_Ebook_OG.png?v=1755644532"},{"product_id":"snow-and-the-seven-billionaire-dates-romancing-the-producer","title":"Snow and the Seven Billionaire Dates","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnow has two months to choose\u003c\/strong\u003e one of seven eligible bachelors on \u003cem\u003eHeartthrob’s Most Wanted\u003c\/em\u003e, but a threatening message warns her to quit. 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Then somehow, he pronounced us husband and wife.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO237663053\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003eNow everyone at the inn thinks it’s real. We’re suddenly “Mr. and Mrs.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003eTwo rooms have become one. My license carries his name.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003eAnd all over social media? Pictures of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003eour wedding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e“We look happy,” I whisper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e“Blissful.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e“Perfect together.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e“You’re a knockout in that dress,” he says softly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e“You don’t look so bad yourself.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003eThe way his eyes hold mine, steady and searching, makes the world fall away. He strokes my cheek, cradling my face, and I feel the rush of heady anticipation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e“If you don’t want me to do this,” he murmurs, staring at my mouth, “you’d better say so now.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO237663053 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind out what happens next in Merry Entwined Hearts! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThis book is a beautifully written, heartwarming story full of Christmas magic and love. Catelyn Meadows does a fantastic job bringing relatable characters to life—Lacie and Jared's friendship feels so genuine, and watching them navigate the unexpected twists of their holiday adventure had me smiling the entire time.\" \u003c\/span\u003e-A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This Christmas romance book will captivate your heart and put you into the holiday spirit of romance...The storyline is heartwarming clear until the very end.\" -\u003c\/span\u003eA ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Friends-to-Lovers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ He Falls First (and Falls Hard)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Fake Marriage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Matchmaking Radio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Snowed In for Christmas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Sizzle Without Spice\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":50199794352433,"sku":"MEHEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/ChristmasRomanceEntwinedHeartsEbook.png?v=1728071033"},{"product_id":"ultimate-romance-bundle","title":"Ultimate Romance Bundle","description":"\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5jesh-0-0\" data-editor=\"acrm0\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5jesh-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO93023848\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO265518910\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen I'm out with friends, and they tell me I need a distraction,\u003c\/strong\u003e I pull the handsome cowboy outside the bar for a kiss... and then I throw up on his shoes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO265518910\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003eThe next morning I wake up in a daze. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO265518910\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003eThe heat of his kiss still lingers on my lips, but not only can I not remember getting home, I know I'll never see him again. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO265518910\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003eDisoriented, I get dressed and head out onto the farm, ready to feed the animals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO265518910\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003eHalfway to the barn, movement startles me, and I stop in my tracks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO265518910\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003eA cowboy wearing tight jeans and a flannel shirt is guiding our horse to the corral. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO265518910\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e\"Hey, there,\" I say, letting my voice carry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO265518910\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003eThe cowboy stops and rests a hand on the horse's side. Slowly, he lifts his head enough for me to see his face beneath the brim of his hat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO265518910\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003eMy breath catches. The intoxicating ghost of this man's lips trails across my memory, and my heart full-on stops. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO265518910\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003eBecause the cowboy working Grandpa's farm—the farm I just inherited—is the same one I kissed last night. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO265518910\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO265518910\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" class=\"TextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003eFind out what happens next in INHERITING THE FARMHOUSE!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO265518910 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr  BCX0 SCXO265518910\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXO265518910 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXO93023848 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"Paragraph SCXO93023848 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO93023848 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO93023848 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO93023848 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"It’s a great story, it made me cry, it made me laugh and it even made me swoon a little, and I couldn’t put it down.\" -- A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eContinue reading the Havenwood Cowboys\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRomance Series\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eif you like: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSmall Town Charm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRugged, Broken Heroes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHe Falls First\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eChristian Themes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFriendship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRedemption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSizzle Without Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\"The story is descriptive and thought-provoking and I much enjoyed it over my usual authors.....kept me coming back to my couch to read!\" -- A\u003cspan\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eReader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e15 BOOKS INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Inheriting the Farmhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Fixing Up the Farmhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Christmas at the Farmhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ Delivery to the Farmhouse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ Working at the Farmhouse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Goldie and the Billionaire Bear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Ella and the Billionaire's Ball\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Alice and the Billionaire's Wonderland\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ Rosabel and the Billionaire Beast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Hazel and Her Billionaire Tower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✅ Aaliyah and the Billionaire's Lamp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Lily and the Billionaire Prince\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ Snow and the Seven Billionaire Dates\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ Merry Mended Hearts\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ Christmas in Magnolia Glen \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"E-Book","offer_id":50091636916529,"sku":"URBEBDSSHOP","price":42.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/Romance_Cowboys_Billionaires_Bundle_OG.png?v=1755655129"},{"product_id":"merry-rekindled-hearts","title":"Merry Rekindled Hearts","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf I thought Mason had blushed before,\u003c\/strong\u003e it was nothing to the holly berries filling his cheeks now. He clapped his hands over his eyes and staggered back. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Junie!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“What?” I said. “I’m covered!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eIt was true. I’d gotten the blanket around me in time before he looked. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eOr—I thought I had. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eWhat did he expect me to do, lay around on the floor while he walked around me?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Are you trying to kill me?” he said with his hand still over his eyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Death by bare shoulders,” I muttered, folding my arms over the blanket. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Intriguing idea.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSince that was about the only thing I was baring right now. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“You don’t get it, do you?” he said. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“I do,” I said, trying not to feel hurt by this. “I get it. I’m ugly.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThis felt all too much like another rejection. I was just repulsive to him. That was all there was to it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“You can’t stand me. Nothing I have appeals to you in any way whatsoever.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eWhy, of all the people I could have gotten snowed in with here, did it have to be him?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eI turned away from him, wishing I could melt into the carpet. My eyes closed, and I squeezed them even more tightly shut when I heard his footsteps on the carpet come closer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Is that what you think?” he said softly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMy eyes fluttered open, and my heart stopped at the utter disbelief on his face. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThat look nearly undid me. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eI sniffed and lifted my chin, blinking away the emotion stinging my eyes. “What else am I supposed to think? You tolerate me because you have to. You already saw all you needed to see before. You—you—”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHis eyes darkened. His jaw angled to one side, and he crossed the few paces between us. Every step added an additional tick in my pulse. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“You think I don’t like what I see when I look at you?” he said. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMy heart was a mallet, pounding against my ribcage. My eyes widened, and I gazed up at him while it felt like my whole body thrummed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eIf anything, his voice turned even more gentle. Secretive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“I saw more than you probably wanted me to, Junie. And before you get the wrong idea, I swear I covered you as quickly as I could. But I liked everything I saw. Every time I look at you, I like what I see. A little too much.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eA bowling ball sank into my stomach. I dipped my chin. I couldn’t bring myself to look at him. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHis fingers tapped my chin, and the touch zapped right into me. Gradually, a beat at a time, he guided my face upward until I met his. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHe was smiling softly but only in his eyes. That smile burned like embers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“You’re beautiful,” he said.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFind out what happens next in MERRY REKINDLED HEARTS! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This book was a joy to read! It's full of the magic and joy of Christmas.\" --A  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"You will definitely fall in love with it. It's such a great read!\" - A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I wanted more. I was so sad to come to the end because I didn't want it to. This is a feel good, snuggle up and drink hot chocolate kind of book. Simply wonderful.\" --A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e☑️ Second Chance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e☑️ Snowed In\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e☑️ Santa Magic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e☑️ Small Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e☑️ Hallmark Feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50118646006065,"sku":"MRHEBSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/ChristmasRomance_MerryRekindledHeartsEbook.png?v=1728320703"},{"product_id":"working-at-the-farmhouse","title":"Working at the Farmhouse","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Everything okay?” Kyler asked.\u003c\/strong\u003e His eyes flicked to my chest—or rather, the box of tampons and cereal in my arms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“You’ve got something—” The picture-perfect brunette in her skimpy tube top with toned arms, perfect skin, and delicate makeup indicated her own cheek, flicking up and down with her finger. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHeat barraged my face. The ice cream scoop had struck my face as it had fallen—and I’d completely forgotten. Mortified, I lifted a hand to my cheek to wipe the glob of ice cream away, only to lose my hold on the items in my arms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBoth boxes slammed to the floor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Hang on, now,” Kyler said, striding quickly around the counter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Oh, no, it’s okay—”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“I got it,” Kyler said. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“No, don’t—”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eEver the gentleman he always was, he bent for the cereal and . . . yep. My box of tampons. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHe paused only long enough to stare at the box and for color to patch on his handsome cheeks before he rose to his notably impressive full height. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHad he gotten taller?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHeat strung from his body. And my body was reacting to it. It was like I had cracklers on the end of every one of my nerve endings and he was pure fire, sparking every single one of them, making each one explode the closer he drew. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Here,” he said, setting the boxes on the counter in front of the ice cream. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eAnd then before I could equate anything at all—like sensing that this side of the counter was colder because of the chill coming from the freezers where the ice cream was stored, or the sound of \u003ci\u003eNeon Moon \u003c\/i\u003eplaying on the speakers overhead, or the fact that my nose’s job was to draw in air and bring it to my lungs—he reached for my cheek. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe molecules in the air slammed on the brakes. What sounded like, “I—ee—uhhh,” escaped my lips as his thumb stroked my skin and wiped away the glob of ice cream.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eSomeone call an ambulance. My heart just stopped beating. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Looks like you got a little something there,” he said. And then he lowered his voice and added, “Sneaking back for a free sample again, Cammie?” with twinkling eyes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTwinkling, I tell you. Twinkling! How could he still look at me like that?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eComing home always came with the possibility of bumping into him. I knew he’d moved to Nashville, but I couldn’t help it—I’d been hoping to see him again. To tell him the truth about what had happened that day four years ago. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMaybe pick up where we left off. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBut I never thought our reunion would happen while he was dating someone else . . . or with a national audience. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eFind out what happens next in WORKING AT THE FARMHOUSE!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\"If you are looking for a sweet and wholesome romance with all the feels, this book is for you.\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I really loved this book from beginning to end. Its twist and turns and take you on a journey and Jesus is with you the whole way with simple reminders about how we can all do with a little more Jesus in our life and how no matter what he is always there to listen to us no matter how big or small. Just turn it over to him.\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This book is fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. You had me hooked from page one and I did not stop until the book was done.\" -- A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Second Chance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Small Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Cowboy Brothers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Dating on Reality TV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Redemption\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51618017345841,"sku":"WATFEBSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/CowboyRomanceWorkingattheFarmhouseEbook.png?v=1752116826"},{"product_id":"merry-wishful-hearts","title":"Merry Wishful Hearts","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Grow it back!” I shouted.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“The beard?” He scraped a hand across his oh-so-smooth jawline. And chiseled. Did I mention sawblades, razors, and other sharp things? They had nothing on that jaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“Yes,” I said. “The beard. The pajamas.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHe sat up, his mouth crooking in the corner, and rested his elbows on his knees. That pose did nothing to help my racing pulse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“You can’t grow pajamas, sweetheart.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“You know what I mean. Grow it back. Grow it all back.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHe rose from the beanbag, and his presence filled the room more than usual. I didn’t know where to look. He was handsome. \u003ci\u003eSo\u003c\/i\u003e handsome. Where did all the handsome come from?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“No,” he said so confidently. “What if I like the new me?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“I don’t.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“Oh, no?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“No.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHe stepped closer to me, tapping his chin and smirking. “You know what? I think you do. I think I make you uncomfortable. It’s fun having you not be able to take your eyes off me.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI sneered, rolling my eyes. “Get over yourself.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“You know, I wonder what else you won’t be able to take off me. Want to give it a try?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThere was the non-flirty flirting again. He was real. He was hitting on me!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI couldn’t go there. I tried to keep things chill and go back to how casual and comfortable they’d always been.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“Yeah, well, that shirt will be the first thing to go. The tie, too.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHe tugged it loose and then opened his arms to me. “Have at it, then.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFuming and embarrassed and way too intrigued, I reached for the nearest throw pillow on my bed and chucked it at him. Ziggy ducked in a tennis player kind of way and laughed like this was all a fun game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“Get out of here.” I pointed to my open bedroom door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“No way. I live here.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“No, you don’t. My roommate is scrappy and scruffy. He wears pajama pants and never shaves, but he does keep himself clean and smelling good.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“Is that what it’ll take to get you to believe it’s me? Okay, then, smell me.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“I’m not smelling you.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“Then look into my eyes.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eI remembered the moment we’d shared, the one where I’d realized his eyes were green. That moment had powered through at full blast, and the idea of reliving it was all too appealing. Like Belle’s \u003ci\u003eIt is you! \u003c\/i\u003emoment when the Beast transformed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“That’s dangerous,” I said.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e“Why?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHe moved into my space, and as soon as he did, it wasn’t mine anymore. It was his. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead on to see what happens in Merry Wishful Hearts by bestselling author Catelyn Meadows!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind out why readers say:\u003cspan\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ \"This is the perfect romance book to put you in the holiday spirit. It has some sweet characters and a magnificent storyline that has you feeling like a part of this story. If I had a magic wand, I would make this into a movie because it’s AMAZING. \" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Brimming with festive spirit, music-magic, and heartfelt reconciliation, it’s a sweet finale to the series.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMAIN TROPES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Sisters Finding Reconciliation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Falling For Your Roommate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Small Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Matchmaking Radio\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Snowed In for Christmas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☑️ Sizzle Without Spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A warm, magical Christmas tale where Annabelle, Maggie, and the inn’s famous radio bring healing, humor, and second chances.\"  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52183144562993,"sku":"MWHEBDSSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/ChristmasRomanceMerryWishfulHeartsEbook.png?v=1765379825"},{"product_id":"the-pirates-bride","title":"The Pirate's Bride","description":"\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"6n996-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6n996-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"6n996-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6n996-0-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6n996-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"I like your mouth,\" he said. \"I like the way you say no like you're daring me to deserve a yes. You make me want to deserve it. You make me want to be a better man.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"4ahie-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4ahie-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4ahie-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"cu3pg-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"cu3pg-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"cu3pg-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eShe exhaled, her eyelashes fluttering. This was madness - pure and exquisite. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"dq5j8-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dq5j8-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"dq5j8-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"4vqc4-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4vqc4-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4vqc4-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"Don't,\" she said. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"dtegk-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dtegk-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"dtegk-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"9o60i-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9o60i-0-0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"9o60i-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eDon't make me forget. Don't make me want you. Don't make me choose. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"e35u5-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"e35u5-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"e35u5-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"126cs-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"126cs-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"126cs-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThis amused him. Mischief twinkled in his eyes and in his voice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"7ov3i-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7ov3i-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7ov3i-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"99ti-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"99ti-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"99ti-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"Don't like it? Sorry, Princess, but it's too late for that.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"ffndj-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"ffndj-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"ffndj-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"f1cd8-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"f1cd8-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"f1cd8-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"Don't say it,\" she said, and it took far too much effort to pry herself away. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"65bl3-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"65bl3-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"65bl3-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"9ou5h-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9ou5h-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"9ou5h-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"Soraya.\" Bae's voice was fragile and fraught with confusion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"6dju6-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6dju6-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6dju6-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"1t8js-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"1t8js-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"1t8js-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eHe extended a hand toward her, but seeing as much - hearing him call her a name that wasn't her own - struck her deeply. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2pf2f-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2pf2f-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2pf2f-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"868kn-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"868kn-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"868kn-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eHow could she do this? He had shown her his mother's letter because he must have thought the key to finding her was somewhere in Soraya's palace. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2jgl6-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2jgl6-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2jgl6-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"81tvf-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"81tvf-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"81tvf-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eIf he knew the truth - that Cali could never give him what he was really after because she was a lie - that all of this budding between them was a glorious ploy, an illusion meant to deceive him and buy time for the king to destroy everything Bae strove for - would he still gaze at her as though she were the only thing he would ever care about? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"7mbj3-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7mbj3-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7mbj3-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"7rlp5-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7rlp5-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7rlp5-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eCali hid her face in her hands. Separated from him as she was, she drew in a long, gasping gulp of air, trying to keep herself together. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2dvnd-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2dvnd-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2dvnd-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"d0k9b-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"d0k9b-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"d0k9b-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"I know,\" he said behind her, a sad smile in his tone. \"I need to earn it. But I don't know how to stop wanting it.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fpr1e-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eContinue reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Pirate's Bride\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e, a dark and intense, no-spice fantasy romance featuring enemies-to-lovers tension, a marriage of convenience, and a cursed hero who would burn the world for her. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is book one in The Cursed Tides series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTROPES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e💍 Marriage of Convenience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e❤️ Enemies to Lovers \/ Adversaries to Lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e⚓ Pirate Hero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e👑 Princess x Pirate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e🔥 Slow Burn Romance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e💞 Star-Crossed Lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e🛡 Protective Hero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e💔 Sacrifice for Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e🧭 “I Would Choose You” Love Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXO91170977 BCX0\"\u003e*This book was previously titled \"Princess of Death\"*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53040988881201,"sku":"TPBEBSHOP","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/PirateFantasyRomanceEbook.png?v=1772682611"},{"product_id":"the-pirates-vow","title":"The Pirate's Vow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUndine merely smiled. “Affection makes a woman visible. Devotion makes her dangerous. But distance? Distance makes her forgettable.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBae’s jaw clenched. He had already tried distance. It’d been all he could do not to cross the deck of her sloop the day he’d delivered Soraya’s invitation, to sweep Caliana into his arms and hold her close, to beg for the truth and let her know how much he still cared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe’d buried his feelings beneath an impartiality, beneath the cold rejection he’d given her that day, telling himself it was better if she hated him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt hadn’t worked. Because he loathed this distance between them even now. He couldn’t escape the way her elation at seeing him again had deflated. The way it had turned to pain because he’d rejected her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe’d hurt her. And he wanted to make that right - but he couldn’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“You want me to discard her,” he said flatly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I want you to survive,” Undine replied. “And I want her alive.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eRead The Pirate's Vow, a high-stakes, no-spice romantasy packed with deadly games, morally grey pirates, and a powerless heroine who refuses to lose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is book two of The Cursed Tides Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eTROPES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚔️ Enemies to Lovers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌊 Deadly Tournament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔥 He Falls First and Harder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⛓️ Forced Proximity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🗡️ Cursed Hero\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👑 Royal Intrigue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🚫 Forbidden Romance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53395546669361,"sku":"TPVEBSHOP","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/piratefantasyromancebooktwo.png?v=1774705738"},{"product_id":"the-pirates-wish","title":"The Pirate's Wish","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“You’re feeling seasick?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Yes,” she said on an exhale. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eShe hadn’t wanted to trouble him with the fact. He’d been busy since they’d set sail, dictating the needs of the crew and the problems they were having with the men in the powder room. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eIt seemed some of the men were bullying the ship boys who would serve as powder monkeys should the need for battle arise.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Say no more.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eBefore she could protest, Bae scooped her into his arms, one hand beneath her ribs, the other beneath her knees. She clutched his shoulders. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“What are you doing?” she squeaked. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Doctor’s orders. I’m taking care of you,” he said with a shameless grin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“You are not a doctor.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“A tragic oversight, really.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHe crossed the few steps to her bunk and tenderly laid her on the straw mattress. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Bae,” she protested, attempting to sit up. “This really isn’t—”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Hush,” he said, climbing on beside her. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eCali’s entire body blazed. His hand slid over her stomach. He stretched his legs beside hers, and he urged her to lay her head on his outstretched arm. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eHeat shimmered through her, and she allowed him to pull her close and wrap her in his arms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“There now,”\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ehe said, voice low. He stroked her back. “Captain’s cure. Works nine times out of ten.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“And the tenth?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“You throw up on me.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eShe laughed and allowed herself to curl into him. She inhaled the wind in his shirt and the smell of the sea in his skin. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“Do you have time to be comforting me?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e“You are my priority,” he said, his voice rumbling in his chest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eThe Pirate's Wish is a no-spice fantasy romance perfect for readers who crave emotional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e stakes, aching devotion, and couples who fight the world—and the sea—to stay together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is book three in The Cursed Tides Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman';\"\u003eTROPES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚔️ Pirate Romance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌊 Magical Curse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👑 Royal Politics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🗡️ Touch to Calm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⛵ Found Family\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💀 Quest for Vengeance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌙 Celestial Magic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis book was previously titled Servant of Magic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53395602899249,"sku":"TPWEBSHOP","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/piratefantasyromancebookthree.png?v=1774707116"},{"product_id":"the-cursed-tides-fantasy-romance-bundle","title":"The Cursed Tides Fantasy Romance Bundle","description":"\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5jesh-0-0\" data-editor=\"acrm0\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5jesh-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"6n996-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6n996-0-0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6n996-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"I like your mouth,\" he said. \"I like the way you say no like you're daring me to deserve a yes. You make me want to deserve it. You make me want to be a better man.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"4ahie-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4ahie-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4ahie-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"cu3pg-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"cu3pg-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"cu3pg-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eShe exhaled, her eyelashes fluttering. This was madness - pure and exquisite. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"dq5j8-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dq5j8-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"dq5j8-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"4vqc4-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4vqc4-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4vqc4-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"Don't,\" she said. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"dtegk-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dtegk-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"dtegk-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"9o60i-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9o60i-0-0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"9o60i-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eDon't make me forget. Don't make me want you. Don't make me choose. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"e35u5-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"e35u5-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"e35u5-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"126cs-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"126cs-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"126cs-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eThis amused him. Mischief twinkled in his eyes and in his voice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"7ov3i-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7ov3i-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7ov3i-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"99ti-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"99ti-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"99ti-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"Don't like it? Sorry, Princess, but it's too late for that.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"ffndj-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"ffndj-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"ffndj-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"f1cd8-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"f1cd8-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"f1cd8-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"Don't say it,\" she said, and it took far too much effort to pry herself away. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"65bl3-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"65bl3-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"65bl3-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"9ou5h-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"9ou5h-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"9ou5h-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"Soraya.\" Bae's voice was fragile and fraught with confusion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"6dju6-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6dju6-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6dju6-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"1t8js-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"1t8js-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"1t8js-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eHe extended a hand toward her, but seeing as much - hearing him call her a name that wasn't her own - struck her deeply. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2pf2f-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2pf2f-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2pf2f-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"868kn-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"868kn-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"868kn-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eHow could she do this? He had shown her his mother's letter because he must have thought the key to finding her was somewhere in Soraya's palace. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2jgl6-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2jgl6-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2jgl6-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"81tvf-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"81tvf-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"81tvf-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eIf he knew the truth - that Cali could never give him what he was really after because she was a lie - that all of this budding between them was a glorious ploy, an illusion meant to deceive him and buy time for the king to destroy everything Bae strove for - would he still gaze at her as though she were the only thing he would ever care about? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"7mbj3-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7mbj3-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7mbj3-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"7rlp5-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7rlp5-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7rlp5-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eCali hid her face in her hands. Separated from him as she was, she drew in a long, gasping gulp of air, trying to keep herself together. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2dvnd-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2dvnd-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2dvnd-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"d0k9b-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"d0k9b-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"d0k9b-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e\"I know,\" he said behind her, a sad smile in his tone. \"I need to earn it. But I don't know how to stop wanting it.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fpr1e-0-0\" data-editor=\"6v9in\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eContinue reading \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eTHE PIRATE'S BRIDE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e, a dark and intense, no-spice fantasy romance featuring enemies-to-lovers tension, a marriage of convenience, and a cursed hero who would burn the world for her. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is book one in The Cursed Tides series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Pirates!! Princess's!! Sea witches or (Goddess), Castles and MAGIC!! What more could you ask for in an incredible series?\" --A \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; color: black;\"\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e Reader\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eContinue reading the Cursed Tides Series\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eif you like: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Sexy Pirates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Fake Marriage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Enemies-to-Lovers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Dark Secrets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMermaids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSizzle Without Spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\"Gripping and so well thought out. The characters were utter \u003cem\u003elip smack \u003c\/em\u003eperfection, and now I've come to the conclusion that I need me a pirate.\" A ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cspan\u003e Reader\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eBOOKS INCLUDED IN THE BUNDLE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ The Pirate's Bride\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ The Pirate's Vow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ The Pirate's Wish\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ The Pirate's Queen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e+ A BONUS NOVEL!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e✅ The Perilous In-Between\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cortney Pearson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53830466470193,"sku":"TCTFRBEBSHOP","price":17.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3732\/3057\/files\/DirectStore_10.png?v=1776364886"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whimsyromancebooks.com\/collections\/e-books.oembed","provider":"Whimsy Romance Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}