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As the awkward one, Courtney Watson may not be as together as her sisters, but she excels at one thing: keeping secrets, including her white-hot affair with a sexy music producer. Planning Mom's wedding exposes her startling hidden life, changing her family's view of her - and how she views herself - forever.

Two sisters who couldn't be more different if they tried.... Harper put being a wife and mother above thoughts of a career and has watched her sister become a celebrated scientist from the sidelines. But when her life is turned upside down by divorce, can she learn to put herself first? Stacey is left reeling by her unexpected pregnancy. More at home with neurological diseases than nappies, she can't help feeling she lacks her sister's maternal genes. What if she just doesn't have what it takes to be a mother?

Mackenzie Dienes seems to have it all—a beautiful home, close friends and a successful career as an elite winemaker with the family winery. There’s just one problem—it’s not her family; it’s her husband’s. In fact, everything in her life is tied to him—his mother is the closest thing to a mum that she’s ever had; their home is on the family compound; his sister is her best friend. So when she and her husband admit their marriage is over, her pain goes beyond heartbreak. She’s on the brink of losing everything.

It’s the season of love, forgiveness...and tidings of trouble! Wynn Beauchene is exactly where she wants to be: a successful business owner and single mum. Lately, however, something feels like it's missing. Even worse is Wynn's attraction to the gorgeous policeman next door. With his pregnant daughter coming to stay, Garrick McCabe has one last chance to repair their strained relationship. Except his daughter seems to have turned into the Grinch, and now Garrick needs Wynn's help to turn this festive fiasco around...before it's too late.

As a single mum, Ellen Fox missed out on a lot, but she wouldn’t change a thing. Then she overhears her son saying he can’t leave home to go to college because she needs him too much. If she wants him to live his best life, she has to convince him she’s living hers. To help, Ellen’s best friend, Unity Leandre, creates a list of challenges to push Ellen out of her comfort zone. Unity will complete the list, too. Only to support her friend, not because she needs to change. She’s a perfectly fine 34-year-old widow who socialises at an old people’s home!

After her business empire goes up in flames, Sophie Lane returns home to Blackberry Island, determined to rebuild. But until she can learn to let go of the past and embrace change she will never be free to reach for the happiness and love that have eluded her for so long. Kristine has become defined by her relationship to others. She’s a wife, a mum, and as much as she adores her husband and sons, she wants something for herself - a sweet little bakery just off the waterfront.

Wedding coordinator Renee Grothen isn’t meant for marriage. Those who can, do. Those who can’t, plan. But she never could have planned on gorgeous, talented thriller writer Jasper Dembenski proposing - a fling, that is. Fun without a future. And the attraction between them is too strong for Renee to resist. Now she can have her no-wedding cake...and eat it, too. After years in the military, Jasper is convinced he’s too damaged for relationships. So a flirtation -and more - with fiery, determined Renee is way too good to pass up...until his flame becomes his muse.

Sculptor Nick Mitchell grew up in a family of artists and learned from his volatile father that passion only leads to pain. As he waits on a new commission, he takes a day job as a humble carpenter at a theme wedding venue. The job has its perks - mainly the venue's captivating owner, Pallas Saunders. Although he won't let love consume him, for ecstasy with an expiration date, he's all in.

Willkommen zurück in Fool's Gold, wo die Liebe wohnt. Abby Hendrix würde alles tun, damit die Hochzeit ihrer Schwester ein perfektes Fest wird. Deshalb spielt sie auch den Sightseeing-Guide für Joaquin, den Trauzeugen des Bräutigams, der schon drei Wochen vor dem Fest angereist ist. Er ist ein hoch talentierter und sehr attraktiver Chirurg, also eigentlich in einer ganz anderen Welt zu Hause als sie, die herzliche Kleinstadtlehrerin. Und trotzdem fühlt Abby sich mit jedem Tag stärker zu ihm hingezogen.

Ein Anruf genügt, um Allisons Glück zu zerstören. Ihr Ehemann Peter wurde verhaftet und lässt Allison schwanger und mittellos zurück. Allisons Stieftochter Summer möchte ihr beistehen und bittet ausgerechnet ihre Mutter Erica um Hilfe, Peters kampfeslustige Ex. Erica würde alles für ihre Tochter Summer tun, auch wenn sie in Allison eine Konkurrentin sieht. Allison wiederum fühlt sich von Ericas Stärke und Erfolg eingeschüchtert. Doch mit der Zeit erkennt Allison, dass Erica genauso dringend eine Freundin braucht wie sie selbst.

Herzenswege: Liebe, Freundschaft und Wahrheit. Daphne lebt ihren Traum als erfolgreiche Anwältin in Seattle. Gleichzeitig trägt sie die Verantwortung für die Familie allein auf den Schultern. Dann glaubt ihr Mann, dass sie eine Affäre hat, und plötzlich steht ihre Ehe auf dem Spiel. Eigentlich hat ihre Freundin Heather alles, doch sie fühlt sich wurzellos ... Jahrelang hat sie gewartet, bis sie jetzt ihren leiblichen Vater kennenlernt. Tori scheint ein Magnet für die falschen Männer zu sein – zum Glück hat sie ihren besten Freund.

For Laurel, Paris and Cassie, this summer’s book club theme is simple. No. Sad. Books. Single mum Laurel’s skepticism of men seems to be – worryingly – rubbing off on her daughters. Meanwhile, Cassie is determined to stop running away from risk, and Paris’ ex-husband’s sudden re-appearance brings up painful past mistakes. For these three friends happiness seems out of reach, and romance books provide the perfect antidote and a chance to avoid the difficult choices of reality. When the Summer Book Club begins, it’s a place for all three women to share stories they love.

When Kari Asbury left Possum Landing, Texas, for New York City eight years ago, she was thinking only of the future—not of her ex-boyfriend, Gage, the one she left without saying goodbye. Gage Reynolds had planned to propose to Kari on the night of her prom but instead he finds himself jilted and abandoned without a word. Shocked and heartbroken, Gage does his best to move on, building a life in Possum Landing and working his way up to becoming the town sheriff. He’s all but forgotten Kari—until she comes back to sell her grandmother’s house and turns his carefully built world upside down.

Ni el sol de California puede alegrar a tres hermanas a las que han dejado plantadas la misma semana... Finola, una conocida presentadora de Los Ángeles, se llevó una desagradable sorpresa al enterarse de que su marido se estaba acostando con una joven estrella del pop. Mientras intentaba huir de los tabloides y fingir que estaba bien, estaba derrumbándose por dentro y deseando con locura que él entrara en razón.

For the first time, Hannah Bingham is doing what she wants, not what’s expected. Ever since her mom died and her dad’s rich family shipped her off to boarding school, she has yearned to return to the place she always belonged—her scenic mountain hometown. After ten long years, she’s finally back, pregnant and alone, which means facing her family and rekindling the crush she once had on tall, dark and devastating Eric Mendoza. Unfortunately, Eric views their small town as one step on the road to the executive suite, while Hannah is determined to make a home here.

When Kari Asbury left Possum Landing, Texas, for New York City eight years ago, she was thinking only of the future—not of her ex-boyfriend, Gage, the one she left without saying goodbye. Gage Reynolds had planned to propose to Kari on the night of her prom but instead he finds himself jilted and abandoned without a word. Shocked and heartbroken, Gage does his best to move on, building a life in Possum Landing and working his way up to becoming the town sheriff. He’s all but forgotten Kari—until she comes back to sell her grandmother’s house and turns his carefully built world upside down.

Diesen Mann oder keinen! Schon als Kind war für Elissa Bedford klar, dass sie eines Tages den charmanten Cole Stephenson heiraten würde. Das tut sie auch - doch die Ehe scheitert. Warum genau, hat Elissa nie richtig verstanden. Die alten Wunden reißen auf, als sie Cole Jahre später unerwartet wiedertrifft. Elissa begreift: Sie muss um Cole kämpfen.

Mit der Liebe ist es wie mit einem Hefeteig: Man muss nur Geduld und ein warmes Plätzchen haben... Backen und Liebe sind zwei Dinge, mit denen Claire Keyes sich überhaupt nicht auskennt. Ihre Musikkarriere hat der erfolgreichen Pianistin bisher weder Zeit für das eine noch das andere gelassen. Doch jetzt ist ihre Schwester Nicole erkrankt, und irgendjemand muss sich um die Familienbäckerei kümmern. Und auch wenn Claire noch nicht einmal Wasser kochen kann, ist sie fest entschlossen, ihrer Schwester beizustehen.

Ganz Paris träumt von der Liebe. Und Kayla Bedford träumt von Paris! Als sie zu ihrem 25. Geburtstag unvermutet ein kleines Vermögen erhält, bucht sie sofort einen Flug. Dr. Patrick Walcott träumt auch von der Liebe. Die heißt Kayla. Wenn er sie nicht verlieren will, muss er vor ihrer großen Reise in die Offensive gehen. Aber das ist gar nicht so einfach.

Julie Parker’s kids are her greatest gift. Still, she’s not exactly heartbroken when they ask to skip a big Christmas. Her son, Nick, is taking a belated honeymoon with his bride, Blair, while her daughter, Dana, will purge every reminder of the guy who dumped her. Again. Julie feels practically giddy for one-on-one holiday time with Heath, the (much) younger man she’s secretly dating. But her plans go from cozy to chaotic when Nick and Dana plead for Christmas at the family cabin in memory of their late father, Julie’s ex.