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Quarterback Theo Maddox was supposed to be recovering from a season-ending injury, not dodging lint rollers and modeling sweatpants that cost more than his first car. But image rehab comes with strings… and apparently, a feline. Designer Isla Montgomery has built her brand on clean lines, sharp boundaries, and zero distractions. So when her minimalist fashion campaign is hijacked by an injured football star—and his opinionated tabby cat—her carefully controlled world unravels faster than a bad hem. Theo’s charm? Infuriating. His cat?

Caleb Morgan’s life is built around control and courage, except when it comes to dogs. So when he meets Tessa Blake, the sweet, witty insurance agent with a soft spot for baking and an enormous, drooly dog named Bear, he’s more than a little out of his depth. What starts as awkward run-ins and accidental flour fights slowly turns into something real… until Caleb’s clingy ex reappears, and everything Tessa thought they were building begins to crumble.

Daphne Quinn is too busy keeping her small-town bakery afloat to deal with flirty paramedics who smell like trouble and cinnamon. But when a customer collapses in her shop and EMT Jax Miller storms in, tattoos, smirk, and all, Daphne’s world gets flipped faster than a pancake on Sunday morning. Jax is equal parts aggravating and irresistible. He’s also very good at showing up: during emergencies, with coffee, and somehow always when Daphne’s guard is down. But she’s not looking for romance, especially not with someone who thrives on chaos.

When a rule-following police officer pulls over a flustered middle school teacher with a car full of destroyed cupcakes, it’s the start of a collision neither of them sees coming. Emery Brooks prefers plants to people and quiet routines to romantic risks, but Wyatt Hale, the new cop in town, is about to disrupt all of it. Especially when he moves in next door… and accidentally tramples her beloved garden.

Margot Blake runs her mornings with surgical precision: leash in one hand, matcha in the other, and exactly fifteen minutes to stride the quiet streets before diving into cosmetic crises. But schedule-shattering chaos arrives on four lanky legs when her greyhound, Paulie, spots a squirrel and rockets straight into Officer Dean Rizzo, detonating a cup of espresso across his uniform. One mortified apology, a flustered dermatologist, and a surprisingly charming cop later, Margot’s orderly life begins to fray in the most inconveniently delightful ways.

When small-town mechanic Quinn Foster meets Dr. Lana Monroe, a polished, big-city dermatologist with a protective Great Dane and a guarded heart, sparks fly faster than a misfired spark plug. Lana’s car keeps giving her excuses to visit the garage, but it’s Quinn’s steady charm (and total lack of skincare knowledge) that keeps her coming back. As they navigate flat tires, skincare lessons, and one very judgy dog, they start to chip away at each other’s walls.

Ryan Carter, an overworked paramedic, stumbles into Hart & Bloom, a flower shop, in search of a last-minute birthday gift for his sister. There, he meets Holly Hart, a florist with a quiet strength and a warm sense of humor. Despite his exhaustion, something about Holly—and her massive dog, Tank—grounds him in a way he hasn’t felt in years. After their first meeting, Ryan keeps finding reasons to return, convincing himself it’s just for the flowers. But as their easy banter turns into something more, he finally asks Holly out.

He came to Maplewood to escape the flames. She’s spent her life holding everything together. When sparks fly, will they fight each other, or fight for something more? Leah Brooks has spent years keeping her late father’s beloved grocery store running, her community close, and her heart firmly guarded. She doesn’t have time for feelings, or for the quiet, steady firefighter who keeps showing up with polite smiles and a dangerously charming orange tabby named Val.

Grounded Hearts is a slow-burn romance rooted in second chances, quiet strength, and unexpected beginnings. When Emma Cole, a fiercely independent landscaper, takes a job for a newly arrived Air Force officer, she has no interest in complications — especially not the handsome, disciplined Captain Ryan Maddox. But a scrappy stray cat named Tango keeps showing up between them, blurring the lines between boundaries and belonging. As seasons change and their connection deepens, Emma must confront her fear of abandonment, and Ryan must decide if he’s ready to put down roots.

Nora Bennett, a children’s book illustrator new to the city, crashes her bike in a park while swerving to avoid a squirrel. Bruised and embarrassed, she’s tended to by a calm, kind paramedic named Liam Carter—and his unexpected partner, a French bulldog in a service vest named Mattie. Nora is immediately charmed by both, especially Mattie, who offers emotional support in the form of face licks and tail wags. Days later, Nora volunteers at a local safety fair and is surprised to run into Liam and Mattie again.

Librarian Wren Holloway has always found comfort between the shelves of Kanewood’s sleepy library until a rowdy midnight drag race pulls her into the orbit of Officer Dean Maddox, the tattooed cop with a gravel rough voice and a past that refuses to stay boxed away. One late night noise complaint ends the racket on her street, yet it sparks a far louder storm inside Wren’s heart and inside Dean’s guarded conscience.

Sadie Carter is fighting to keep her late father’s bookstore afloat while nursing a heart bruised by betrayal. She trusts exactly two things: herself, and Bear, her loyal Labrador with a taste for chaos. Enter Noah Grayson, the rugged town carpenter with a slow drawl, sawdust on his sleeves, and a talent for getting under Sadie’s skin. When Bear knocks him flat in the middle of Main Street, Sadie’s carefully ordered life starts to splinter.

When photographer Lila Monroe stumbles across a handcrafted bench in an autumn-lit park, she sees the perfect shot. What she doesn’t see coming is her cat Biscuit launching himself into a nearby woodworking studio—and into the life of Caleb Mercer, a quiet, stubborn craftsman with a cat of his own and a serious dislike for chaos.

Looking for a feel-good romantic comedy with heart, humor, and a whole lot of cupcakes? Plates and Playbooks follows Sophie Hayes, a fiercely talented caterer with a chaotic kitchen crew, a mischievous dog named Finn, and zero time for romance. Enter Logan Carter, a charming football star sidelined by injury — and unexpectedly smitten after Sophie spills goat cheese on his suit. What starts as a catering gig quickly turns into late-night texts, flirt-filled tastings, and a birthday dinner that nearly ends with a kiss... until Logan’s ex crashes the party.

"Embers and Blooms" is a heartfelt romance that blends slow-burning attraction with themes of resilience, growth, and trust. Olivia Reynolds, a fiercely independent gardener, has spent years nurturing her plants and her solitude—until a stray cat and a persistent firefighter, Henry Carter, start disrupting her carefully built walls.

Emily Carter has enough on her plate - back-to-back night shifts at the ER, a hospital scandal threatening her best friend’s job, and a black lab named Pippen who thinks he’s a lap dog. The last thing she needs is Logan Reid, the tattooed mechanic with a reckless streak and a crooked smile that should come with a warning label.

Rory West delivers cinnamon rolls, oddball errands, and unapologetic sarcasm all over town, just not at the posted speed limit. Officer Jack Nolan lives by the law, drinks his coffee black, and writes her tickets like it’s a personal hobby. Their mutual dislike is legendary. So when they’re forced to team up for a dog-friendly charity run, things go from frosty to full-on flaming disaster.

Burnout and Bluff is a clean, high-stakes romance where speed meets strategy — and love plays the ultimate wild card. Professional poker player Kayla Lane has spent years mastering control, never betting on anything she couldn’t read. But when she crosses paths with Jace Walker, a bold, charismatic race car driver with a bruised past and a need for speed, sparks fly faster than a checkered flag. Thrown together by a sponsorship campaign, they clash in photo shoots, flirt over poker chips, and discover a connection neither of them saw coming.

Sheriff Luke Calloway likes order. As the steady protector of Maplewood, he keeps the town running smoothly until free-spirited artist Eleanor Evans arrives, leaving a trail of paint-splattered chaos in her wake.

What happens when a guarded cop with a haunted past collides with a headstrong nurse who refuses to let him hide? After a high-speed crash lands Officer Danny Cooper in the ER, Nurse Lena Harris expects the usual — stubbornness, sarcasm, and emotional walls. What she doesn’t expect is to care. Not just for his injuries, but for him. Danny's used to keeping people at a distance, but Lena’s quiet strength, and the tiny, scene-stealing chihuahua named Sparky, start to crack through his armor. As Lena and Danny’s connection deepens, so do the risks of getting too close.