Riverbend

By Karis Walsh

Amber Lawrence didn’t come to Bend, Oregon, looking for love, she came to heal. After her aggressive cancer treatment, she's determined to reclaim her strength, one hike at a time. The last thing she wants is a guide, but Grace Howe isn’t what Amber expects.

Grace traded her city life for the dream of running an outdoor adventure company only to end up heartbroken and stuck behind a desk. When Amber hires her for a series of low-key treks, Grace jumps at the chance to make enough to move back home.

Neither is looking for more. But sapphic sparks have a way of catching, and sun-drenched trails and winding rivers, aren’t the only natural beauty they’re noticing. Together, they navigate grief, desire, and the wild terrain of second chances while finding their way back to themselves—and each other.

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Under Construction

By Aurora Rey

Sadie Simoneaux is finally living her dream of opening a bookstore in her hometown. Equal parts childhood fantasy and a much-needed exit from the hustle culture of tech startups, Sadie has the passion, the plan, and the perfect historic building. All she needs is someone to renovate it.

Peyton Broussard is Sadie’s high school friend and friendly rival, and the town’s only contractor. Rehabbing one of Duchesne’s oldest buildings is a dream job. Helping Sadie reno the apartment upstairs on a shoestring budget isn’t so bad either. But for once, Peyton’s the expert and Sadie’s the one asking for help.

Their competitive banter and long hours quickly turn their professional relationship personal until developers offer Sadie a fast exit and a fat check. If she cashes in, what happens to the love she’s just starting to build?

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A Case for Forever

By Julia Underwood

After surviving a still-unsolved shooting, Judge Theresa Fairchild is left questioning what she’s missing in life. A cabin mix-up in Tahoe throws her together with Bree, a captivating stranger. They agree: no last names, no real-life baggage, and no future. But Tess returns home with more than just memories.

Brianna O’Brian is fresh off a bitter divorce and newly appointed to the bench. Tahoe is a short break before she begins her new job and a confidential assignment: quietly observe her new colleagues as part of a judicial misconduct investigation. All judges are under scrutiny, and she must stay objective.

They’re not prepared for the shock of discovering they’re both judges in the same courthouse. Professional commitments and the repercussions lead to their effort to rein things in. But the chemistry won’t quit, the threats get closer, and Bree’s obligation to maintain distance just might destroy what they've started to build.

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A Cure for Love

By Emily Smith

Doctors Chase Durgin and Norah Bishop once had bright futures and an unshakable love. But when Chase bails in the aftermath of a devastating tragedy, she leaves Nora shattered and their relationship in ruins.

Now, a lethal new virus is spreading across the globe, and Chase and Norah are thrown back together on a special task force in a desperate fight to save lives. They have no time to face the ghosts of their past while they race against the clock to stop the spread. But the fire between them never truly burned out and keeping their distance is impossible.

When tragedy strikes again, can Chase be counted on to protect those she loves?

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