Ash Keller

At thirty-seven—or seven-and-thirty, as they'd say in one of her cherished Regency romances—librarian Zoey Matthews is a spinster. On the shelf. Alone. But she'll settle for nothing less than a man as good and noble as a hero in a Jane Austen novel...even if it means attending her baby sister's wedding without a plus-one. As the date approaches, Zoey's feeling more like an old maid than the Maid of Honor. When Engine 17's fire chief appears in her life—on horseback, no less—he seems to check all the boxes. But is Zach Shofner truly a hero? Or is he the villain in this story? *An earlier version of this story was published in the Sweet Heat Summer charity collection. Fall in love with the men of Engine 17 one novella at a time! Each standalone rom-com features a different fireman and his quest to find the one woman who will set his soul on fire.

The girl of his dreams is a blast from the past. And she's not ready to let bygones be bygones. In high school, Conor Downs was Mr. Popular, funny and handsome. Every girl dreamed of being his date to the prom—including the quiet and bookish girl-next-door, Lizzie Latham. Now, the tables have turned. Liz is all grown up, a tough lawyer, and a devoted single mom. She's too busy to date, and has zero interest in falling for Mr. Popular again. He made it clear he didn't want her then. Why should she give him a chance now? Fall in love with the men of Engine 17 one novella at a time! Each standalone rom-com features a different fireman and his quest to find the one woman who will set his soul on fire.

A meet-cute to remember . . . for all the wrong reasons. Chuck: My whole life has been building to this moment. I've studied. I've trained. I've paid my dues. And as of this morning, I'm Engine 17's newest recruit. I've been on the clock for two hours…and I'm ready to throw in the towel. What could bring a fully trained firefighter and EMT to the breaking point? Was it a five-alarm blaze? Or a thirty-car pileup on the interstate? Nope. It's a silver maple tree, a black-and-white cat with eerie yellow eyes, and a platinum blonde with more curves than a rolled-up firehose. Alli O'Malley. Don't let her angel face fool you. I wouldn't be surprised if she has tiny devil horns hidden beneath her hair. *An earlier version of this story was published in the Spring into Love charity collection. Fall in love with the men of Engine 17 one novella at a time! Each standalone rom-com features a different fireman and his quest to find the one woman who will set his soul on fire.

The only thing worse than being stuck in an RV with your enemy? Having to pretend you're madly in love. Lance Blakeman is an up-and-coming literary agent with a chance to represent the biggest horror writer since Stephen King. Unfortunately, the client doesn't want to work with a bachelor. Lance needs a fiancée—fast. Lainey Fredrickson is a struggling artist making ends meet by waitressing at a local diner. Or, she had been, until pretty boy Lance got her fired for accidentally spilling a beer on him. The way he carried on, you'd think she had deliberately doused him with radioactive waste. Now, she has exactly $4.23 to her name—not enough for an iced latte, let alone rent. When Lance offers Lainey cash to pose as his fiancée, she can't afford to say no, even if it means spending a week in a cramped RV with him. But can they fool the client without fooling themselves? There's a fine line between love and hate. And with kisses this sweet, the line is bound to get blurred. Not Happy Campers is a laugh-out-loud funny, clean romantic comedy with sizzling chemistry, witty banter, and spine-tingling kisses. If you love a good enemies to lovers or fake relationship story that ends with happy ever after, this book is for you!

Forty is the new twenty. “How’s your love life?” Four little words designed to cut to the quick. Who knew mean girls grew up to be PTA moms?Besides a short summer fling when I was 19, which resulted in the birth of my son, Jared, I’ve had no love life to speak of—and everyone knows it.What they don’t know is that I’m head-over-heels in love with my brother’s best friend. Unfortunately, Bishop has always treated me like a surrogate little sister. But lately, things between us have felt … different.Could it be true what they say? Does life begin at forty?Making the Cut is a short and sweet romcom sugar bomb! It's a standalone novella. Low angst. Low heat. All the feels.

Lucy Murphy is convinced that Murphy's Law is not only real, but a family curse. So, agreeing to a blind date on Christmas Eve is probably a really bad idea. Christmas Blind Date is a sweet romantic comedy, suitable for readers looking for a clean & wholesome read. It's a stand-alone short story with a happy ending.

Falling for my fake fiancée wasn’t part of the plan.Then again, neither was the busted knee that ended my hockey career. One minute, I had it adoring fans, millions in sponsorship deals, and a popstar girlfriend who craved the spotlight even more than me. The next minute, it was all gone.Wanting nothing more than to be left alone to lick my wounds, I purchased a defunct lighthouse in my hometown of Fog Harbor, Maine. Not only does the lighthouse offer the seclusion and solitude I desire but restoring it to its former glory will give me something to do. I hire a local contracting business, Corbin and Sons, to help with the job. But when the contractor shows up, I’m shocked to discover that it’s neither Corbin nor one of his sons; it’s one of his daughters.Charley Corbin and I have history. In high school, she was my sister’s best friend—and my mortal enemy. Now, she’s all grown up, skilled with a power saw, quick-witted, and drop-dead gorgeous.Unfortunately, Charley’s held onto her grudge with an iron fist. It doesn’t help matters when a paparazzo snaps misleading photos of us together. Before we know it, the entire world thinks Charley’s my fiancée. I get a glimpse of the life I could have with her in Maine, and I want it. More than hockey. More than my former life. More than anything.The Maine Attraction is a short and sweet romcom sugar bomb that’s meant to be read in two hours or less. It has no cliffhangers, a guaranteed HEA, and all the sizzle, but no explicit content. This book is part of When in Maine, a feel-good romcom series set in a small coastal town in Maine. If you love sweet beach reads, When in Maine is perfect for you!

It probably goes without saying that snuggling a black cat while wearing a white satin Vera Wang wedding dress is a terrible idea. But who knew it could lead to so much trouble? Horror writer Paul Arken may be the best thing to happen to the genre since Stephen King, but he has a he’s suffering from a mean case of writer’s block. When his agent suggests he take a cross-country road trip to look for inspiration, he jumps at the opportunity. But he never expected to find a runaway bride hiding in his camper or to become the subject of a nationwide manhunt. One thing’s for he’s feeling inspired to write again. But will he have to write his next book from behind bars? The Road Trip to Love sweet romcom series features smart-as-a-whip heroines and swoon-worthy heroes as they navigate the speed bumps, u-turns, and detours that propel them toward a destination they never love.

Three laugh-out-loud romcoms! Fall in love with the men of Engine 17 one short novella at a time! Each standalone rom-com features a different fireman and his quest to find the one woman who will set his soul on fire. This collection includes: The Day We Met A newly trained firefighter. A cat stuck in a tree. And a feisty reporter with more curves than a rolled-up firehose. Sound the alarm, readers! This laugh-out-loud funny, sweet romantic comedy has sizzling chemistry, witty banter, and a swoony hero that will set your heart on fire. On the Shelf At thirty-seven—or seven-and-thirty, as they'd say in one of her cherished Regency romances—librarian Zoey Matthews is a spinster. On the shelf. Alone. But she'll settle for nothing less than a man as good and noble as a hero in a Jane Austen novel. Stoking the Flames The girl of his dreams is a blast from the past. And she's not ready to let bygones be bygones.

Dr. Lola Blakeman has a plan for her life…and it doesn't include kissing a grumpy lumberjack. Her whole life, people have been telling Lola to loosen up, ditch her schedules and checklists, and be spontaneous. But they probably didn’t mean she should hop into her sensible hybrid and drive without a plan or direction—straight into a blizzard. Eric Jolly may be a grouchy recluse, but when a mysterious blonde crashes into his life—literally—he can't just leave her to freeze in the snow. But it's a complication he doesn't need. He only has a few days to get his family's Christmas tree farm ready for the season. And he's far behind already. With a heavy dose of Christmas magic and a little luck, Eric and Lola might just save the farm and fall in love while they’re at it. That is, unless Lola's secret ruins it all. *This holiday novella was previously published in the Snow in Love charity anthology. The Road Trip to Love sweet romcom series features smart-as-a-whip heroines and swoon-worthy heroes as they navigate the speed bumps, u-turns, and detours that propel them toward a destination they never expected: love.