A Smart Girl's Guide To Second Chances
Dear Village A Smart Girl's Guide To Second Chances $24.99
A Smart Girl'S Guide To Second Chances What happens when the man who broke your heart reappears just before your wedding?The new romantic comedy from award-winning author Steph Vizard for fans of Beth O'Leary, Mhairi McFarlane and Lizzy Dent.To Do List1. Replace decapitated groom cake topper2. Complete twenty-page questionnaire for second-choice celebrant3. Break family curse4. Ignore ex-boyfriend / current clientRebecca, a super-smart consultant, is determined to defy the family marriage curse, which claims no woman marries their first fiance, and prove that Matt is The One.Although the wedding planning lurches from one disaster to the next and she has to steer a major work project before the big day, Rebecca is sure she can stay on top of things. That is until Alex – the ex who dramatically broke her heart at Oxford University – reappears in the boardroom as her new client. How dare he still be as infuriatingly clever and hot as before? And since when did he start wearing shirts with collars?As Rebecca's past and present collide, she realises her choices can't be resolved with a trusty pros and cons list. Before she makes it down the aisle, she'll have to finally come to terms with the age-old question: head or heart?Praise for A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances'Get ready to feel deeply and fall in love hard. A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances is as smart as it is swoony.' Ali Berg & Michelle Kalus'Charmingly brilliant and brilliantly charming' Jodi McAlister'A fun, perfectly executed romcom that plays cleverly with the idea of missed connections and what-ifs ... Vizard's characters are intelligent thirty-somethings whose personalities work against the stereotype of the emotionally naive or unstable female protagonist so often seen in coming-of-age romances. Readers who enjoy multilayered plots that extend beyond the novel's central relationship will enjoy the triumph of friendship in Vizard's sophomore novel ... Readers of Emily Henry, Abby Jimenez and Mhairi McFarlane will be swept away by A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances, an Australian romcom that deserves the bestseller status of its international counterparts.' Books+Publishing'I haven't been this gripped by a love triangle since Mark Darcy and Daniel Cleaver. Smart, sweet and oh so satisfying' Karina May, author of That Island Feeling'Steph Vizard once again pulls off a highwire high concept mash-up of delectable romance tropes - love triangle, second chance, A CURSE - and grounds it with deeply human, loveable characters. Think Richard Curtis, via Melbourne, with a dash of Oxford glamour and lens-flared young love. This is a sparkling, cinematic and satisfying modern romance, deftly written.' Clare Fletcher'A standout. Sharp, witty and utterly charming, I devoured this in one day. An absolute joy to read, from the first page to the last. Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane' Jessica Seaborn, author of Isn't It Nice We Both Hate the Same Things'Warm, witty, and delightfully romantic. A Smart Girl's Guide to Second Chances will tug at your heart and leave a soft lump in your throat. With whip-smart dialogue, tender moments, and an ending that truly feels earned, Steph Vizard knows exactly how to keep readers turning pages well past bedtime. Curl up, and enjoy every heartfelt twist.' Holly Brunnbauer, author of What Did I Miss?
Anxious Hearts
Dear Village Anxious Hearts $32.99
If crushing anxiety and an all-consuming drive to succeed rule your life, can there still be room for love?
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Arrows And Apologies
Dear Village Arrows And Apologies $24.99
Arrows And ApologiesFrom USA Today bestselling author Sav R. Miller comes the TikTok sensation- a dark and twisted contemporary romance inspired by the Apollo and Daphne myth. Her Rejection Only Makes Him Want Her More Mayor Alistair Wolfe had one job- hire a new assistant. Preferably, someone who would look good in the position and not cause any scandals. At least, that's what the criminals funding his career want. He definitely wasn't supposed to blackmail his one-night stand into working for him. Especially considering that she's a blue-haired, tattooed thief with an attitude. Cora Astor wasn't looking for a relationship. She wasn't even really looking for a job, but having an in with the mayor of the island where her brother went missing seemed like a good idea. She didn't expect her new boss to be the hot, British stranger she hooked up with the night before her interview, or for him to be so brazen with his desires. Now, despite her disdain for the dirty politician, she's entwined their lives so tight that escape seems unlikely. Not that he'd let her go without a good chase. From USA Today bestselling author Sav R. Miller comes a dark opposites attract romance inspired by the myth of Apollo and Daphne.
Beautiful Things
Dear Village Beautiful Things $22.99
The first in a raunchy regency romance trilogy from viral TikTok sensation, Emily Rath<p>Rosalie Harrow is unmarried, near destitute and faces two choices- snag a wealthy gentleman or take a position as a governess. But headstrong Rosalie sees both futures as a kind of cage.When Rosalie receives an invitation to Alcott Hall, she believes she's there to meet the Dowager Duchess of Norland, the mysterious childhood friend of her late mother. Instead, Rosalie is thrust in the middle of a house party of eligible high society ladies all desperate to win the hand of the new, conveniently single duke.And then there's the other gentlemen...Lord James is the duke's younger brother.Lieutenant Renley is begrudgingly searching for a bride.And the tempestuous Mr. Burke, who irks Rosalie to no end.The clock is ticking until the Michaelmas Ball, when the duke will announce his bride. Marriage is a trap and Rosalie will not be easily snared...but that doesn't mean she can't enjoy the chase while it lasts.</p>
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Bridgerton Boxed Set
Dear Village Bridgerton Boxed Set $85.00
Bridgerton Boxed SetTogether in a beautiful boxed set, the first four novels in #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Regency-set world of the charming, powerful Bridgerton family—now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.In her inimitable style—full of wit, wisdom, drama, gossip, and romance—Julia Quinn introduces the four eldest of the eight Bridgerton siblings as they maneuver through the scrutiny of London’s high society and secure matches worthy of their station—and their hearts. Adored by millions of fans worldwide, these timeless stories will transport you to a world of propriety, elegance, passion, and mischief, where the charisma of one family captures the attention of the entire ton.In these four books, peppered with brilliant commentary from the keen-eyed and irrepressible gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, you will meet: Daphne Bridgerton, the eldest daughter and a diamond of the first water, in The Duke and I; Anthony Bridgerton, the eldest son and elusive bachelor, in The Viscount Who Loved Me; Benedict Bridgerton, the handsome and romantic second son, in An Offer from a Gentleman; and Colin Bridgerton, the impeccably charming but secretive third son, in Romancing Mister Bridgerton.
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Bridgerton Boxed Set 5-8
Dear Village Bridgerton Boxed Set 5-8 $85.00
To Sir Phillip, With Love/When He Was Wicked/It's in His Kiss/On the Way to the WeddingÂ
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Dear Village Brightest Light Of Sunshine $16.50 $32.99
BRIGHTEST LIGHT OF SUNSHINEAn emotional friends-to-lovers romance between a tattoo artist who steps in to take care of his baby sister and his sister's ballet teacher, who is ready to start healing from her past. Perfect for readers who love friendships that slowly turn into more, relatable main characters, and happy endings.“As much about moving on from adversity—without pretending it can be forgotten—as it is a love story.” -Kirkus ReviewsDetermined to walk away from a traumatic past, 22-year-old Grace Allen feels ready to take the next step in her healing journey and dip a toe into the dating pool. Although she should probably start by making a friend or two, right?Samuel ‘Cal’ Callaghan isn’t who she had envisioned as her first male friend in…well, forever. With an intimidating build, tattoos everywhere, eight years her senior, and a little sister under his care, he’s the last person she expected to warm up to. As their friendship evolves, Grace can’t help but wonder if Cal is exactly who she’s been looking for all this time.Cal can’t afford to lose sight of his priorities—making sure his tattoo parlor thrives and taking care of his little sister. Especially the latter. He wants to make sure 4-year-old Maddie has a healthy and happy childhood, despite their mother going off the rails and her father’s blatant neglect. There’s certainly no room for love in his life right now. But when a sweet blonde with a veiled past breaks down his walls, he finds it difficult to stick to his guns.
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Camera Shy Camera Shy
Dear Village Camera Shy $34.99
A body positive, neighbors-to-lovers romance about a curvaceous beauty who strikes an unlikely bargain with the handsome photographer next door. "A man is going to treat you how you treat yourself. So please, for the love of God, act like a queen." I was expecting a ring on my thirtieth birthday. What I didn't see coming was my boyfriend and business partner dumping me because he couldn't bear the idea of our bland sex life for the rest of our lives. When an opportunity arises to spend my summer in Las Vegas, I stumble upon my hot new neighbor and his photography studio. We strike a simple deal. He's the teacher, and I'm his student. My lesson is learning to love the body I have. In exchange, I'm going to save his business. I have exactly one summer to unearth the most confident version of myself before I go home and return to reality. But after a passion-fueled summer, I'm not sure of who I am anymore, and it's clear that the worst heartbreak of my life might still be yet to come.
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Chasing Love
Dear Village Chasing Love $24.99
He was my best friend’s older brother.  My first love, who left town without so much as a goodbye...  Eight years later, I’ve said yes to marrying another man-the ever-so-perfect Julian Baker.  I’m finally ready to let go of my past for a new future.  But like all gut-wrenching love triangles, my past and future collide in a cruel twist of fate.  Inside a busy restaurant, he’s sitting at the table next to me wearing a jealous stare.  And I’m forced to face the man who destroyed my heart in high school.  Lex Edwards, now billionaire tycoon, won’t back down easily. He’s ruthless, cunning, and no longer the sweet and loving college graduate studying to become a doctor.  Just like me, our tumultuous affair broke him.  But now, he is hell-bent on winning me back.  And Lex Edwards will stop at nothing to prove just how powerful our love is, even if it means we need to relive the past…  A forbidden love story about fate, heartache, and second chances.
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Chasing Us
Dear Village Chasing Us $24.99
I was never supposed to fall in love with a married man. Â Â My best friend’s brother. Â Â I’d made too many mistakes in my past. Â Â Like last night—when I married Lex Edwards impulsively. In a bid to finally find their happily ever after, Lex and Charlie find themselves on a journey of learning how to love again. They began a new future to move forward from a broken past, finally together at last. Â Â They vowed nothing would tear them apart… again. Â Â But life’s cruel fate destroys their lives, and in desperate times they tear their love apart grieving over a lost loved one. Lex and Charlie find themselves on the verge of finally saying goodbye to each other, until the return of a scorned ex-fiancé who’s desperate to claim back what was his.
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Check & Mate
Dear Village Check & Mate $22.99
Here's a cleaned-up version of your text:In this clever and swoonworthy new novel from New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis, life's moving pieces bring rival chess players together in a match for the heart.Mallory Greenleaf is done with chess. Every move counts these days, and after the sport led to the destruction of her family four years ago, Mallory’s focus is on her mom, her sisters, and the dead-end job that keeps the lights on. That is, until she reluctantly agrees to play in one last charity tournament—and inadvertently wipes the board with notorious "Kingkiller" Nolan Sawyer: current world champion and reigning Bad Boy of chess.Nolan’s loss to an unknown rookie shocks everyone. What’s even more puzzling? His desire to play again. What kind of gambit is Nolan playing? The smart move would be to walk away. Resign. Game over. But Mallory’s victory opens the door to much-needed cash prizes, and despite everything, she can’t help but feel drawn to the enigmatic strategist.As Mallory rockets up the ranks, she struggles to keep her family safely separated from the game that once tore them apart. And as her love for the sport she swore to hate begins to rekindle, Mallory quickly realizes that the games aren’t just on the board. The spotlight is brighter than she imagined, and the competition can be fierce—and irresistibly attractive.This novel is suitable for both young adult and adult audiences.
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Comedic Timing
Dear Village Comedic Timing $22.99
Naina Rao is ready for this to be her year: She’s entered her mid-twenties, landed a steady job, broken up with her intensely passionate older girlfriend Sofia, and committed to hustling her way into a creative career. But the city doesn’t exactly embrace her with open arms – at least not until she meets David, an aspiring filmmaker and collaborator who makes New York start to feel like home. But is this a professional connection or a romantic one? And does opening herself up to a relationship with David mean compromising her sexual identity and her aspirations?
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Daisy Haites Daisy Haites
Orion Publishing Co Daisy Haites $22.99
IN THIS LIFE, EVERYTHING COMES AT A PRICE...<p></p><p></p>All 20-year-old Daisy Haites has ever wanted is a normal life, but it's just not on the cards for her.<p></p><p></p>Raised by her older brother Julian since their parents were murdered, Daisy has never been able to escape the watchful gaze of her gang-lord brother. But Julian's line of work means that Daisy's life is... complicated.<p></p> <p></p>And things don't become any easier when she falls hard for the beautiful and emotionally unavailable Christian Hemmes, who also happens to be one of the few men in London who doesn't answer to Julian.<p></p> <p></p>Christian's life is no walk in the park, either, since he's in love with his best friend's girlfriend...<p></p> <p></p>He's happy enough to use Daisy to throw off the scent of his true affections - until she starts to infiltrate those too.<p></p><p></p>As their romance blossoms into something neither were anticipating, Daisy, Christian, and Julian must come to terms with the fact that in this life everything comes at a price. As their relationships intersect and tangle, they all learn that sometimes life's most worthwhile pursuits can only be paid in blood.<p></p><p></p>READERS LOVE THE MAGNOLIA PARKS UNIVERSE<p></p>'I will never get over Daisy and Christian... I miss them so much already.' (FIVE STARS)<p></p><p></p>'I am obsessed. Totally consumed. This universe has me all sorts of messed up.' (FIVE STARS)<p></p><p></p>'You will fall in love with Daisy Haites a million times over and be desperate for more of her story when it ends.' (FIVE STARS)<p></p><p></p>
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Daisy Haites 2 Daisy Haites 2
Orion Publishing Co Daisy Haites 2 $22.99
"It's the great undoing of my heart as I know it."<p></p><p></p>Daisy Haites thought she'd left everything about her old life in the past: the crime, her family and the man she loves. But when her safety is threatened once again, she finds herself back under the watchful eyes of her gang-lord brother Julian and her ex-boyfriend Christian, both desperate to keep her safe.<p></p> <p></p>Everything gets more complicated when beautiful, broken-hearted socialite Magnolia Parks enters the scene and Julian finds himself entangled with her. Because for Julian, falling in love isn't just unwelcome - it could be deadly for everyone involved . . .<p></p><p></p>READERS LOVE THE MAGNOLIA PARKS UNIVERSE<p></p> <p></p> 'Magnolia and BJ have embedded themselves into my DNA.' &#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;<p></p> <p></p> 'This book gave drama, love triangles, toxicity, chaos and I ate up every single moment.' &#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;<p></p> <p></p> 'TikTok made me do it, 1000% lived up to the hype.' &#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;<p></p> <p></p> 'Hands down the most emotional romance book I have ever read and therefore my favourite' &#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;<p></p> <p></p> 'Ridiculously addictive ... My heart broke a million times' &#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;<p></p> <p></p> 'This book will tear your heart out!' &#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;<p></p> <p></p> 'Never have I felt more emotions reading a single book before. The angst and pure rollercoaster of emotions was real! Jessa Hastings had me crying by 10%.' &#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;&#11088;<p></p> <p></p> MAGNOLIA PARKS UNIVERSE SERIES<p></p> 1 - Magnolia Parks<p></p> 2 - Daisy Haites<p></p> 3 - Magnolia Parks: The Long Way Home<p></p> 4 - Daisy Haites: The Great Undoing<p></p> 5 - Magnolia Parks: Into the Dark (OUT NOW!)
Daydream
Dear Village Daydream $22.99
The third installment in the bestselling Maple Hills series follows fan-favourite Henry and a bookish fellow student who come up with a plan to help each other in and out of the classroom. When procrastination lands him in a difficult class with his least favorite professor, Henry Turner knows he’s going to have to work extra hard to survive his junior year of college. And now with his new role as ice hockey captain – which he didn’t even want – Henry absolutely cannot fail. Enter Halle Jacobs, a fellow junior who finds herself befriended by Henry when he accidentally crashes her book club. Halle may not have the romantic pursuits of her favorite fictional leads, but she’s an academic superstar, and when she hears about Henry’s problems with his class reading material, she offers to help. But being a private tutor isn’t exactly ideal given her own studies, job and the novel she’s trying to write. New experiences are the key to beating her writer’s block, though, and Henry’s promising to be the one to give them to her. They just need to stick to their rulebook. Oh, and not fall in love. Note: Daydream contains 18+ content and is not suitable for younger readers.