A snowstorm is perfect opportunity for romance when two foodies spend the holidays together. Author Sydney Scott returns readers to Sunset Cove with a small side trip for one of the characters to a bed and breakfast. No one deserves a happily ever after than Chef Max Harris. He's been second fiddle to famous Paris chef Louis Balardi. Now he's off to return to England for the holidays but fate has something else in mind for him.

Be sure to grab this fabulous story of sweet holiday romance filled with good food and a happily ever after. Sydney Scott's characters are entertaining and perfect for fans of rom-coms! 

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Even in the dead of winter, love will find a way to blossom.

Maxwell Harris is restless. Working as a pastry chef for over a decade has been amazing, but he wants more than that, he wants to find his someone special. On his way to visit family back in England for the holidays, a once in a lifetime snowstorm has Max finding just that in the form of the beautiful innkeeper who offers him shelter.

Lucy Shaw has had a rough year. After her mother’s passing, she’s all alone and dreading the holiday season more than anything, but with an annual gingerbread event at her inn looming, she needs to get back into the Christmas spirit, and fast. Luckily for her, a handsome pastry chef is trapped at the inn with her, and Max offers her much more than a little help with a biscuit recipe.

As the two shelter from the storm, they share the aches from their pasts and their hopes for the future, but once the skies clear, will what they feel for each other clear up as well? 
 
Return to Sunset Cove with author, Sydney Scott as she weaves a holiday tale that romances the season. Fans of Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist by Codi Hall or The Christmas Letters by Jenny Proctor will find a new favorite romance in LET IT SNOW. 

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Being able to provide him with something he had gone so long without had Lucy feeling warm all over. She was a giver, but there was something special about being able to give something to him. “Well, I’m glad some good can come from your trip to Upper Middlewood,” she told him with a smile as she removed two bags and placed each one in a cup.

“Is that where I am?” he asked with a light laugh. “In all the craziness of the train stopping, the ride share, and finding a place to stay, I guess I forgot to look for a town sign. Though I doubt I would see it in all this mess.”

Lucy peered out the window and shook her head at what looked like a blizzard outside. “The storm of the century is what they’re calling it.” The kettle sounded and she grabbed it off the hob, pouring some of the hot liquid into each cup. “You picked a fine time to travel. In all fairness to you though, even I had my doubts about it coming down this hard.”

She grabbed the milk bottle from the fridge and placed it in front of him, smiling when he added a splash of milk to his cup before offering to do the same for her. At her nod, he put in just the right amount, then lifted the cup to his mouth and blew the steam off the top. He started to talk, but Lucy was so busy staring at his full pink lips she didn’t hear him at first.

“What was that?” she asked, blushing when he smirked over at her. Apparently, her ogling was more obvious than she’d thought it was.

​About the Author-
Sydney Scott is an American romance writer whose books contain very little drama and come with a happily ever after guarantee. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, she now lives in Colorado where she spends a lot less time complaining about the heat and more time outdoors exploring nature. She has previously worked as both a high school and college educator where she taught English and Communication. When she’s not writing stories about other people’s love lives, she can be found hiking, reading, baking, drinking hot chocolate, or playing video games with her two young daughters.

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​About the Author-
Isobel was born and raised in London. While she’s a city girl at heart, she loves daydreaming about running away to a charming small town—though she’s not entirely sure her husband and son would share her enthusiasm for the move. When she’s not writing small-town romantic comedies or growing unhealthily attached to the characters in her books, you can find her reading, chasing after her very active toddler, or attempting to channel her inner domestic goddess in the kitchen (with varying degrees of success).
 
Known for her witty dialogue and swoon-worthy small-town heroes, Isobel signed with Inkspell Publishing in 2021. The following year, she released Love Tools, the first book in her four-book Bluestone Series. In early 2024, she launched Toasted, the debut novel of her seven-book Love Burns Series, which will roll out over the next year.
 
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Thanksgiving is a time of love. We often think of the love of families for this holiday. After all, we come together to celebrate as a family at a table filled with food. But Thanksgiving is also a time of romance. 

The season is changing. The weather is getting cooler. Sweaters and jeans, gone are the flip flops of summer. It is a perfect time for snuggling under covers and dreaming about the future. 

Author Libby Kay has shared a wonderful holiday novella with readers- THANKSGIVING OVERRULED. This tale is from her Pinegrove FD series but features two women who would rather work in law than fires. Unless it comes to cooking! 

THANKSGIVING OVERRULED is a sweet romance filled with holiday chaos and love as two people find the time to say those three wonderful words. 
You don't have to have read any of the firemen stories to love THANKSGIVING OVERRULED but why not! The more stories the merrier!
Grab your copy today!!

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Blurb:
Everyone wants to hear those three little words during the holidays…
Where’s the casserole?!

Winnie Kerr wants to utter another three-word phrase to her girlfriend, but Thanksgiving has other plans. After spending far too much time on work, this legal eagle decides an impromptu road trip to visit her sister is the perfect time to tell her girlfriend she loves her. What could go wrong during a few days away from work, right?

Mari Balogh has a problem, she’s madly in love with her girlfriend and cannot get those three little words off her tongue. After being burned before from her unsupportive family and a string of bad breakups, this paralegal is guarded. She happily agrees on a road trip to Pinegrove, eager for the space to profess her affections. How hard can it be, right?

From a little trespassing and a kitchen nightmare to a surly cat and a series of misunderstandings, the road to I love you is rife with hiccups. Can these two find their way to happily ever after? Or will their relationship go up in a puff of sweet potato casserole scented smoke?

But Pinegrove has proven that love is never overruled!
 
Return to small-town Pinegrove, Georgia, the romantic setting of Libby Kay’s endearing novels, When Sparks Fly and Old Flames, as well as the 2026 novel about another of the hunky firemen in town. Don’t miss any of the action or romance!
 
Excerpt
With Winnie, Mari’s soul felt lighter, her world brimming with bright colors. They shared the same ethics and goals, but they also had chemistry she’d never experienced before. One look from Winnie across the room had the ability to turn Mari’s bones to jelly. And despite being a hard-ass on the job, her girl was a world-class cuddler.
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That was the thing of it, they hadn’t had as many cuddles and heated glances lately. Duty called, and both women dropped everything to answer. Mari wasn’t really complaining, although lately she’d felt a tiny shift inside. The little voice that used to chant work, excel, repeat had grown quiet. In its place was a whisper of Winnie, life, love…

About the Author-
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!
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When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.

Libby cohosts the Romance Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli where they recommend romance books and interview authors, influencers, and publishers. Check it out for your weekly dose of romance!
 
Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/
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The holiday season is often a time for romance. Couples get engaged, new babies are announced, and it's the perfect season for weddings. Author Sydney Scott has a beautiful new cover to share for her upcoming holiday romance...Let it Snow!

Let it Snow is a tale of two lonely hearts who let the snow and the magic of Christmas open their hearts to love. Let is Snow is the fourth book in the Sunset Cove Small Town romance series which has sweet couples who have found their hearts, but Let it Snow can be read all alone, especially if you love holiday stories. Let it Snow releases just in time for the holidays and make a wonderful gift for your favorite reader or for yourself!

BUY LINKS:
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APPLE- https://books.apple.com/us/book/let-it-snow/id6753775662
 
Blurb:
Even in the dead of winter, love will find a way to blossom.

Maxwell Harris is restless. Working as a pastry chef for over a decade has been amazing, but he wants more than that, he wants to find his someone special. On his way to visit family back in England for the holidays, a once in a lifetime snowstorm has Max finding just that in the form of the beautiful innkeeper who offers him shelter.

Lucy Shaw has had a rough year. After her mother’s passing, she’s all alone and dreading the holiday season more than anything, but with an annual gingerbread event at her inn looming, she needs to get back into the Christmas spirit, and fast. Luckily for her, a handsome pastry chef is trapped at the inn with her, and Max offers her much more than a little help with a biscuit recipe.
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As the two shelter from the storm, they share the aches from their pasts and their hopes for the future, but once the skies clear, will what they feel for each other clear up as well? 
 
Return to Sunset Cove with author, Sydney Scott as she weaves a holiday tale that romances the season. Fans of Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist by Codi Hall or The Christmas Letters by Jenny Proctor will find a new favorite romance in LET IT SNOW. ​

​About the Author-
Sydney Scott is an American romance writer whose books contain very little drama and come with a happily ever after guarantee. Originally from Phoenix, Arizona, she now lives in Colorado where she spends a lot less time complaining about the heat and more time outdoors exploring nature. She has previously worked as both a high school and college educator where she taught English and Communication. When she’s not writing stories about other people’s love lives, she can be found hiking, reading, baking, drinking hot chocolate, or playing video games with her two young daughters.
 
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The Guatemalan jungle is a secretive place. There's dangerous plants and animals but also it hides something more. Author Lisa Dietrich's latest release- IN THE SILENCE OF DARKNESS, Mayan Gods are out to settle some scores. When Niki's sister goes missing, she heads to the jungle to search for her and finds a man who stirs her emotions. Zen has his own secrets that he can't share about Niki's missing sister but his feelings for Niki make it impossible for him to walk away. 

Author Lisa Dietrich weaves a mystery with many twists and turns. Her book will keep you turning each page into the night, unable to put it down. IN THE SILENCE OF DARKNESS is now available in ebook and print. Be sure to grab a copy for yourself. 

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Blurb:
Some bloodlines can't be outrun. 
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Niki Balam traded her Mayan father’s ancient stories for law books and logic—until terrifying nightmares about her twin sister force her into the depths of the Guatemalan jungle.

At the remote archaeological site of Choja q'eq, her sister Nayla has disappeared, leaving behind only questions and the unsettling presence of Zen Cazares. Golden-eyed and dangerous, Zen is everything Niki's ordered world has taught her to avoid—wild, untamed, and carrying secrets that could unravel everything she believes about reality.

But when supernatural forces begin hunting them through the jungle and a malevolent shaman rises to claim an ancient power, Niki realizes Zen might be the only one who can help her navigate a world where ancient Mayan gods still demand blood and sacrifice.

The Mayan god of death Hun-Came is stirring, and his hunger—for power, for blood—will not be denied.
 
Join author Lisa Dietrich as she weaves a tale of danger, hungry gods, and death magic, that draw the reader through the jungles of Guatemala and into the underworld. Fans of Sarah Maas’-“Court of Throne and Roses” series and Jennifer L. Armentrout’s - "From Blood and Ash" series will love Ms. Dietrich’s new supernatural series.
 
Excerpts
“Niki!” Zen’s voice carried an urgency I’d never heard before. His golden eyes locked onto mine with frightening intensity. “We need to get out of here. Now!”

I hesitated, torn between the need for answers and the fear in Zen’s voice.

“Trust me.” The words carried a weight that seemed to stop time itself. Without waiting for my response, he scooped up Imul, cradled her against his chest and sprinted into the trees.

With no real choice, I plunged after them into the jungle’s embrace. Zen ran like a man possessed, and adrenaline surged through my veins as I struggled to keep pace. Terror and anxiety kept my legs pumping and my muscles firing. Branches whipped at my face and arms, leaving stinging welts in their wake. I had no idea what we were running from, but Zen’s fear was infectious, spreading through me like wildfire.

The helicopter’s roar grew deafening as it skimmed the canopy above us. I made the mistake of looking up, searching for it through the leaves. My foot caught on an exposed root, and I crashed to the ground with a cry that was equal parts surprise and pain.

The impact drove the air from my lungs in a rush. As I lay there gasping, the world around me began to change. The spectral outline of a massive jaguar materialized, its coat rippling with ethereal flames that cast no light. My heart stuttered in my chest.

The air thickened, becoming almost gelatinous as a heavy vapor rose from the earth itself. It swelled and surged, rolling across the jungle floor like a white tsunami. Everything it touched transformed—trees, shrubs, and rocks became ghostly versions of themselves, familiar shapes turned alien and wrong.

“Zen!” His name tore from my throat, equal parts plea and warning as I staggered to my feet.

​About the Author:
Lisa Dietrich holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology, which means she's professionally qualified to explain why ancient civilizations are infinitely more interesting than whatever is currently trending on social media. When she's not busy debating the finer points of Pre-Columbian mythology with her extremely patient husband, she writes steamy romance novels.

The holiday season is upon us. Halloween is only weeks away, then quickly Thanksgiving and Christmas follows. By New Year's Eve, we are ready for that break...but what if you can enjoy the holidays all year long? Inkspell's authors have made the holidays even better for readers by sharing some of their favorite shorts in a new anthology. 

Inkspell's Enchanted Holidays features new stories or special glimpses into their worlds that readers will want to read over and over again. Inkspell's Enchanted Holidays is filled with compelling characters, dangerous situations, misunderstandings, and ever-lasting love. Now available for preorder, Inkspell's Enchanted Holidays will release on Nov. 11th in ebook and print, so don't miss giving yourself a little gift this holiday season and escape into your favorite worlds.

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Blurb:
Prepare for a holiday filled with romance!

From Thanksgiving disasters to new holidays ready for happy memories or settling a score for love lost over Christmas to a chance meeting that turns to a rekindling of a past love, these holidays will warm your heart.
Nine best-selling and award-winning Inkspell authors share special origin holiday stories for your favorite romances, or sneak peeks into a new romantic couple navigating family time together. Inkspell’s Enchanted Holidays is the perfect anthology for readers and will quickly become your next favorite book!
 
Dashing Through (A Love in Motion short) by Liz Ashlee
Christmas with J.D. Pritchard means playful threats, surprises, and laughter. This year, Paisley has her own surprise planned—a gift that's going to redefine their future together.
 
As Shadows Lengthen...(A In the Shadows of Roots and Wings origin short) by A. D. Brazeau
After a late-night break-in at the mysterious Red Manor, Everly begins experiencing strange visions, collapsing spells, and a creeping sense that something has followed her home. As the newly-formed “Murder Club” gathers, secrets stir, and the line between paranoia and paranormal begins to blur.
 
‘Ho No by Laurel Houck
When Lana has to retire unexpectedly from the world's oldest profession, she has no place to go. It's time to begin using her brain instead of her backside to survive, with a little help from her former friends.
 
Merriment, Memories, and Matrimony (A Pinegrove FD Short) by Libby Kay
Wedding bells are ringing in Pinegrove for Daisy and Paul. But before the bride can walk down the aisle, a ghost from Christmas past will help her and her family through the grieving process. Because in this southern town, a happily ever after is always around the corner.
 
Bl@ze (A The Lost Library origin short) by Melissa Koslin
A young man, grieving for his murdered fiancé, seeks retribution. His plans shift with the appearance of an unconventional hacker and an unearthly experience, in this The Lost Library origin short.
 
Genesis Day by Mark Love
Science ignited Gracie and Patrick's love story. It was an honor to be selected for the latest space colony. But this new beginning has a twist neither of them ever imagined.
 
Adoring Alex (A Persuading Lucy Origin Short) by Tammy Mannersly
Alexandra Morganson has one goal this Halloween: catch Jesse Harding’s attention. Preferably before her softball teammate Bethany Jonston can get her mitts on him. Will Alex's costume choice backfire or has the kind-hearted, popular jock been admiring more than her killer swing?
 
Merger by Jennifer Raines
Six years ago, I disappeared without a word, leaving the man I loved behind. Now, Ben’s arrived at my door. Will I run again or can we find a way to work together?
 
Sunset (A Wild Horse, Wild Heart Origin Short) by Christina Rhoads
One meeting at sunset, and Elsie knows Corbin Darkhorse could upend everything she’s built and even break her heart. Will this cowboy ride off, leaving her broken?

When misunderstandings happen between old loves, can one special pig save the day?? Best-selling author Libby Kay has another treat for readers this fall, her latest sweet romance features not just a hunky fireman but also a special pig. 

Oinks is a character in his own right and plays a part in putting the romance back between Jessie and Malcolm . When an accident puts Malcolm in the hospital, Jessie returns to Pinegrove to nurse him back to health but she never expected for the flames between her and her high school sweetheart to reignite. Thanks to a special Oinks, Jessie finds a way to stay in town to watch over Malcolm and maybe, just maybe give him a second chance!

Available now- Old Flames is the second book in the Pinegrove FD series about a small town fire station and the hunky guys who work there! But don't worry... you don't have to have read the first book to know what is going on in Old Flames or to fall in love with Jessie, Malcolm and Oinks!

Available in ebook and print, pick up OLD FLAMES today!

BUY LINKS:
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Blurb:
Best-selling author Libby Kay romances hearts with her sweet stories about family, friends, and love. Fans of Sherryl Woods’ Sweet Magnolias series are finding all the feels with Old Flames, the latest amazing story set in small town America. Don’t miss this enduring sweet romance!

Two high school sweet hearts, one charming small town, and flames of chemistry that are hard to deny…

Jessie “JJ” Mays has seen it all. Her job in the Peace Corps has put the world at her feet, with adventure calling with every new assignment. Yet after a decade of traveling, she’s become a little lonely—and unable to get over her first love. Soon an emergency phone call from home has her on the next plane, but will her heart survive this visit?

Malcolm “Smithy” Smith loves his smalltown life. His career as a fireman and EMT is fulfilling, his soap opera starlet mother keeps him on his toes, and he’s got a great group of friends. The only thing he doesn’t have—the love of his life by his side. No matter the distractions, he still misses JJ with a fierceness that consumes him.

When a call to a warehouse fire goes from routine to catastrophic, Malcolm is injured and unable to perform the job he loves. The only upside of having a building fall on him? His girl is back in Pinegrove ready to nurse him back to health. And hopefully, this visit is for good…

With some help from the residents of Pinegrove, JJ and Smithy will discover that sometimes, first love burns brightest. 

EXCERPT-
“I want you to meet someone very important to me,” Jessie teased.

Incredulous, Malcolm asked, “Should I be jealous of a pig?”

“No, of course not … much.” She opened the door. The space was dark, save for a few lightbulbs hanging from the ceiling. Jessie strode ahead, stopping at the rear where the biggest pig lounged on a pile of hay. “Gentlemen, can I have your attention?” she asked, darting her eyes between Malcolm and Oinks.”

“Are you serious?” Malcolm chuckled. He leaned against one of the pens, cane forgotten in the car.

Jessie shook her head. “You love me, so you have to deal with my insanity.” She stuck her tongue out and gave a quick whistle. The pig looked up, blinking at Malcolm. Jessie squealed, bouncing on her feet as she clapped. “I knew he’d love you.” She took Malcolm’s hand and reached into the pen. “You can pet him, he’s very sweet.”

“He’d be sweeter as a rack of ribs,” Malcolm muttered, only slightly jealous of the swine.

Jessie gasped, clamping her hands over her ears. “I will not listen to such nonsense. Oinks is amazing, and I’m almost a vegetarian now.”

Malcolm did as he was told and gently patted the pig’s head. To his credit, Oinks tolerated the praise before flopping back down in his hay bed. “There, we’ve met. Can we please get out of here before my allergies act up?”

Be sure to check out When Sparks Fly (book one) available now and Thanksgiving Overruled (coming soon)!

About the Author:
Libby Kay lives in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!

When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.

Libby cohosts the Romance Roundup podcast with Liz Donatelli where they recommend romance books and interview authors, influencers, and publishers. Check it out for your weekly dose of romance!
 
Website: https://www.libbykayauthor.com/
Instagram and Facebook: @LibbyKayAuthor
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Halloween is coming soon and Inkspell has a wonderful twisted mystery for you. IN THE SHADOW OF ROOTS AND WINGS tells about a secret that a small town has kept for years, and the brave girl who fights to find answers.  Many people leave their hometown when they graduate, but few had such a scary event that sent them away. Yet Everly hasn't cut ties totally with Splendid, Colorado. Her mom still lives there. Her best high school friends are there. So when she's drawn back to town, can she face the past or will the town's secret harm her?

A. D. Brazeau writes compelling mysteries and paranormal romances that thrill readers. Her characters are flawed, realistic, and passionate. IN THE SHADOW OF ROOTS AND WINGS reads like a Stephen King novel when the small town becomes it's own entity, sending Everly and her friends into danger. The mystery unfolds and readers will enjoy trying to find the answer to the who-done-it as well as just what is really going on.


BUY LINKS:
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Blurb:
Everly Palmer swore she’d never return to Splendid, Colorado—a town too perfect to be real and too haunted to forget. But when news of a childhood friend’s sudden death reaches her, she’s drawn back to this unusual place. Founded by her ancestor, Splendid is a town frozen in time, its beauty unmarred, its secrets buried deep. Everly has spent her life trying to decipher the cryptic nightmares that plague her, and now, back in the town she once fled, she begins to suspect they were never just dreams.

As the funeral passes and the shadows lengthen, Everly stumbles upon a forgotten grave and a chilling truth: Splendid’s perfection is not a gift, but a curse. Old ties with her estranged friend Rose fray under the weight of buried memories and sinister revelations. The deeper Everly digs, the more she realizes Splendid was never meant to be escaped. In a town where nature doesn’t obey natural law and happiness comes at a terrible cost, Everly must choose—unearth the truth and risk being swallowed whole or surrender to the darkness that’s waited for her return.

In the Shadow of Roots and Wings is a suspenseful mystery that meets magical realism, reminiscent of The Secret History by Donna Tartt and The Maidens by Alex Michaelides, and is set in the fictional town of Splendid, Colorado.


Author A. D. Brazeau’s latest mystery grips readers on the first page and never lets go.

 
Excerpt:
Everly strode toward the back of the cemetery, to the section she knew was the oldest. The markers here were more prominent, some tall obelisks, some giant slabs of granite or marble. Most were so old that the names and epitaphs were faded, barely legible in some places. She’d never been that far in, but something propelled her away from the funeral, in the direction opposite her car. The farther she walked, the quieter it was.

A tall gravestone, the likes of which she’d never seen, caught her eye. She moved toward what appeared to be a cylindrical column. As she drew closer, she realized the column was a tree trunk.

“Wow.” She ran her hand over what felt like plaster, spread on the piece in a way that made it look like real bark. A few branches jutted off at various angles, adding to the naturalistic effect. A symbol was etched below the epitaph.

She pulled her reading glasses out of her vintage handbag, then knelt on the ground. She’d seen Mason’s symbols on graves many times, but never had she seen anything like this. This was a figure eight, the symbol for infinity, lying on its side. Inside one loop was a wing, and inside the other was a tree with exposed roots. She ran her finger over and around the loops. There was something familiar about the symbol, but she couldn’t say what.

Unusual, for sure.

She stood, pulling out her phone to snap a photo of the grave. If anything, this may be fun to investigate, to give her something to do while she was in Splendid. Standing back to line up her picture, she spied another tree trunk-like grave not far off.

“What in the world?”

She captured her picture, then took off for the second grave.

“Everly.” The deep, smoky voice that called out was unmistakable.

I should have gone to my car. Why hadn’t she done that?

Everly turned her heel in the grass. “Hi, Rose.”

There was a glare behind Rose. The sun streaming through tree limbs framed her in goddess-like light. She stood before Everly in her designer dress, her sky-high heels in one hand. They were probably too expensive to get dirty.

Everly was right about one thing: Rose hadn’t aged a day. Even up close, she’d barely changed. Matured, maybe, her face a little slimmer in the cheeks, but all in all, she looked the same.

Rose wasn’t alone. Fletcher and Leigh, hand in hand as always, walked up behind her.

Rose glanced over her shoulder at them momentarily, then directed her attention back at Everly. “We were surprised to see you here. Pleasantly surprised.”

The sentiment took Everly a little aback. She needed a second to compose her thoughts and make sure she didn’t say anything stupid, but then matched Rose’s honesty with her own. “I surprised myself. Mom told me what happened last week, but I didn’t decide to come until this morning. A last-minute plane ticket meant a back-row seat.”

“Sitting by the bathrooms is the worst.” Rose looked Everly up and down. “You look great, Ever. You’ve hardly changed.”

Everly blinked in surprise. Not only had Rose been friendly so far, but she’d used the nickname she’d given her in preschool. Before Everly could respond, Leigh moved up alongside Rose.

“Hardly a wrinkle,” Leigh said. “And the same chestnut hair I always envied. Now, I’d take some hair. Any kind.” Leigh touched the edge of her blue head scarf. Her once bright blue eyes were dull and bloodshot, the skin around them sunken and dark.

Discomfort edged around Everly’s gut as her mind scrambled for something to say. She ran a hand through her hair, then felt like maybe that was showing off. She wanted to throw up. Social interactions had never been her strong suit. “It’s dyed these days. There are so many grays, I’m considering letting it go.”

How do you ask a former best friend about her apparent illness? Was it rude to ask, or was it rude not to ask? If only someone would speak and save her from this moment.

Everly glanced over at Fletcher, who was staring off into space. He looked like his dad had when they were in school, except Fletcher was more fit. His hair was more gray than black, his face smooth, except for two deep parentheses lines on either side of his mouth, and the crinkles around his eyes.  

Rose cleared her throat. “Well, how long are you staying?”

Everly shrugged, grateful that the spell of awkwardness had been broken. She shifted her feet. God, they hurt. “Not sure. I don’t have a return flight, so I might stay for a few days. I haven’t seen my mom in years.”

“Of course you haven’t.” Leave it to Rose to get in one good shot.

“Yeah, well, I’ll see you guys around.” Everly took off toward the parking lot. Drawing this out any longer was pointless. She heard Leigh say something behind her, but Everly was already twenty feet away, and there was no way she was turning around.

She flung off the too-tight pumps as she marched through the grass, past tombstone after tombstone, not bothering to retrieve them. They didn’t fit anyway, kind of like her.
 
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Libby Kay has done it again! This sweet novella is a perfect addition to her Pinegrove FD series as we finally get to see a couple of secondary characters get their due! Thanksgiving Overruled is a warm family holiday romance chaos story but it shows the depth of love that people go through for the ones that matter. 

Releasing on 10/28, Thanksgiving Overruled is a must have read for fans of LGBT romances as the characters enjoy a traditional holiday that is not their style! Hence the chaos! Don't miss your chance to preorder this book today!

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Blurb:
Everyone wants to hear those three little words during the holidays…
Where’s the casserole?!

Winnie Kerr wants to utter another three-word phrase to her girlfriend, but Thanksgiving has other plans. After spending far too much time on work, this legal eagle decides an impromptu road trip to visit her sister is the perfect time to tell her girlfriend she loves her. What could go wrong during a few days away from work, right?

Mari Balogh has a problem, she’s madly in love with her girlfriend and cannot get those three little words off her tongue. After being burned before from her unsupportive family and a string of bad breakups, this paralegal is guarded. She happily agrees on a road trip to Pinegrove, eager for the space to profess her affections. How hard can it be, right?

From a little trespassing and a kitchen nightmare to a surly cat and a series of misunderstandings, the road to I love you is rife with hiccups. Can these two find their way to happily ever after? Or will their relationship go up in a puff of sweet potato casserole scented smoke?
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But Pinegrove has proven that love is never overruled!
 
Return to small-town Pinegrove, Georgia, the romantic setting of Libby Kay’s endearing novels, When Sparks Fly and Old Flames, as well as the 2026 novel about another of the hunky firemen in town. Don’t miss any of the action or romance!
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About the Author-
Libby Kay lives in the city in the heart of the Midwest with her husband. When she’s not writing, Libby loves reading romance novels of any kind. Stories of people falling in love nourish her soul. Contemporary or Regency, sweet or hot, as long as there is a happily ever after—she’s in love!

When not surrounded by books, Libby can be found baking in her kitchen, binging true crime shows, or on the road with her husband, traveling as far as their bank account will allow.
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