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After months of being subjugated, Mindy von Grettle's epiphany finally surfaces the night she accidentally overcooks her husband's steak. Edward's verbal tirade is coupled by physical abuse. All because his goddamn steak isn't still mooing. Food becomes Mindy's only solace, with the tranquilizing effects of chocolate topping her list of caloric sedatives. The fatter she gets the less Edward touches her-the only benefit of watching herself morph into a bloated, lethargic caricature of her former self. Eighteen months of painstaking work and resolve transforms Mindy into a stunner. Completely revamped, she's eager to exact revenge on her abusive, cheating ex. But the SOB robs Mindy of her well-deserved retribution by having a heart attack-in the act of cheating on his new wife. Paying her final disrespects at the funeral home, she meets a man so breathtaking she's half-tempted to jump his bones right there in the mortuary. But once Mindy discovers vintner Archer Priest's connection to the she-devil she caught in bed with her husband, Archer is taboo. Her meddlesome but well-meaning boss and best friend, Leo, is determined for Mindy to find the happiness she deserves. Ignoring her protests, Leo concocts cringeworthy attempts at playing matchmaker for her and Archer, planning on hot, steamy, spicy consequences. Instead, his meddling results in a series of embarrassing mishaps, misunderstandings, and a ridiculous masquerade. Beyond mortified, Mindy, of course, decides chocolatcide might be the only way to manage her topsy-turvy life with as much grace and composure as possible.

More than anything, Kady Malone wants to heal the rift in her family. She starts the herculean task by inviting her snobby, elitist cousin Lorraine and her brainy new fiancé to dinner. When Lorraine accepts the invitation but includes a lengthy email full of stipulations and conditions, Kady is insulted. How dare Lorraine suggest Kady's incapable of hosting a simple dinner party? Detesting romance novels, Lorraine warns bookshop owner Kady not to discuss those cheap, tawdry bodice rippers over dinner. Kady's further instructed not to embarrass Lorraine by bringing up anything mystical, like crystal balls or, God forbid, parading her rescue dog, Izzy, around. For heaven's sake, what's wrong with Kady being proud of her adorable tarot-card-reading psychic dog? Dressed in a purposely bizarre co-mingling of garish fortuneteller and debutante socialite garb, Kady wonders if it's childish to antagonize Lorraine by hosting the most bodice ripping, psychic-themed dinner party ever? Perhaps. Deserved? Definitely. Although Kady's mischievous plan has all the ingredients for success, she's thrown for a loop when she meets science professor Rylan Kilpatrick, who isn't the stuffy fuddy-duddy fiancé she expected. Their mutual attraction is electrifying and forbidden, throwing Kady's world into utter chaos when she gazes into her crystal ball. Heartwishes, Book 6: Quirky bohemian warmhearted heroine, brainy magnetic knockout hero, mean girl drama queen, beloved ostracized disowned cousin, abundant humor, suspense, fantasy, wondrous wish, and a pair of precious reincarnated dogs. This guaranteed HEA romcom can be read as a standalone but is better appreciated when read in order.

Ask pub owner Nevan Malone anything about craft beer, wine or spirits and he's got the answers. But flowers? All he knows is they smell good, they're expensive, and women like getting them. So when his cousin, owner of Cupid's Headquarters flower shop, guilts him into overseeing the store for a day, Nevan's completely out of his element. Plus he's stuck cat sitting for Cupid, his cousin's devious devil cat, intensifying his grumpy, growly mood. It's going to be one hell of a day. Unexpected turbulence on her airborne chariot ride to Earth from Mount Olympus results in anxiety for frenzied nymph Aladee. All her Cupid Academy class materials, including her secret map to Cupid's Earthly headquarters, fell out of the magical transport. Since Cupid will be incognito, how will she ever find him so she can make a good impression before taking her final exam? Nevan's vexing day becomes intriguing when a stunning, nearly naked blonde flounces into the flower shop, calling him Cupid and jabbering about nymphs, flying chariots, and invisible wings. Captivated and cynical, he's convinced the woman's a fruitcake, and probably a hooker. A nymph? The preposterous idea tickles him, right up to the moment Aladee's wings spread open. Heartwishes, Book 5: Magic, fantasy, gods and goddesses, cat and dog frenemies, unparalleled love, abundant humor, edge-of-the-seat action, and a mini-unicorn. This guaranteed HEA romcom can be read as a standalone but is better appreciated when read in order.

Maureen Malone loves creating quirky handknitted character hats for the kids at the hospital where she volunteers. When delivering hats to the children's ward, Reen's usually wearing one with long yarn braids herself. The kids giggle, the nurses grin, and some people pretend not to see her. If she can provide a healing dose of laughter, looking silly doesn't bother Reen. She's convinced humor is as important as being proficient in calculus, well-read in Shakespeare, or appreciative of operas that leave her clueless. Slipping on an icy step, Reen breaks her ankle and tailbone. Witnessing her fall, friend and neighbor, Professor Drake Slattery, takes her to the hospital. With dark, wavy hair and blue-gray eyes, the handsome single dad is brilliant, organized, and a lover of classic literature and opera. Reen's polar opposite. Her lack of common sense and irrational habit of acting before thinking drive Drake mad. A bona fide packrat, Reen fills her house with secondhand finds and countless skeins of yarn. He sometimes wonders if she has yarn for brains. That said, Drake wouldn't change a thing about her. He's watched the beautiful blonde knit until her fingers bleed, completing a new batch of imaginative hats for the ailing kids. There's no finer, funnier, kinder person than Maureen Malone. His twins love her. And so does he. Of course, none of that matters because, the one time he tried to kiss her, Reen made it crystal clear she thinks of Drake like a brother. Heartwishes, Book 4: Friends-to-lovers, tender-hearted befuddled heroine, irresistible hottie professor, meddlesome friends and family, abundant humor, and a magical miraculous wish. This guaranteed HEA romcom can be read as a standalone but is better appreciated when read in order.

In the musty basement of a historic mansion, thrift sale enthusiast Laila Malone rummages through estate sale castoffs and laughingly wonders if the ancient bottle she's just unearthed might be worth a fortune. Uncorking it, she gasps as an imposing, saber-wielding genie whooshes out in a vapor. With sun-bronzed muscles, long dark hair and hypnotic eyes, he's devastatingly handsome, the epitome of her fantasies. And he claims he's here to give her pleasure? Well hell, if she has to lose her mind, this is exactly the hallucination she wants. Five thousand years ago, Sumerian warrior Zakkar Tymon gallantly protected the virtue of a love struck virgin priestess, dooming him to an eternity of servitude to women. Reduced to being a slave to women's impulses, the bold, brave hero now exists solely to give women pleasure, act upon their every urge, and grant them three wishes before being sucked back into the cold, dark, empty abyss of the bottle. Zak's newest possessor, Laila, is an opinionated female who spouts gibberish, speaks into a handheld box, instantly cooks food in a magic contrivance, and wears male garb rather than flowing dresses more befitting a woman. Her considerable potential stirs Zak's desire to grant the wide-eyed beauty all the pleasure she deserves. Heartwishes, Book 2: Stubborn warrior hero with heart of gold, selfless devoted heroine, abundant humor, adorable dog, heartrending choices, snarky powerful goddess, fantasy, and a magnificent magical noble wish. This guaranteed HEA romcom can be read as a standalone but is better appreciated when read in order.

Isolated for months in Antarctica, amid icebergs, glaciers, and his own dark thoughts, glaciologist and part-time firefighter Gard Malone returns home, grumpy and craving more solitude. Gutted by the tragic accident that took the life of his best friend, Gard blames himself for failing to save him. Surrounded by well-intentioned friends and family determined to brighten his spirits, he just wants to be left alone. Brooding over coffee at the café, he hears a young boy singing a Christmas carol about "Hark," his special angel. Little Harold's mistaken song lyrics force a smile from the stoic Gard, expanding as he spots his server, a stunning redhead with the same big blue eyes as Harry. Thankful she found the courage to leave her sadistic husband and move across the country, back to her hometown, Sabrina Hanklen feels confident she and Harry are safe. Harry's stuttering and developmental delay are the direct result of his father's cruelty. Working as a server in her sister's café, she's distracted by the ruggedly handsome customer responding to her son in a kind, patient manner. Sabrina can't help wondering what life would be like with a good man like Gard in their lives. Unfortunately, her idyllic daydreams are shattered by the sudden arrival of the one person she never wants to see again. Heartwishes, Book 3: A grumpy knight in shining armor, fiercely brave heroine mom, precious little boy, beloved dog, heavenly angel, drama, humor, and an incredible Christmas miracle. This guaranteed HEA contemporary romance can be read as a standalone but is better appreciated when read in order. Content Warning: contains scenes of child and domestic abuse.