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When a wounded golden retriever stumbles into Dr. Erica Monroe’s small-town clinic, she has no idea that the stray, soon named Max, will change her life forever. As she works to heal him, she finds an unexpected ally in Bradley Carter, the local paramedic with a guarded heart and a fierce protective streak. But Max’s past is tangled in a dangerous investigation, and soon Erica and Bradley must navigate more than just growing feelings. They must protect Max, and each other, from the shadows closing in.

For Lisa Moreno, they bring a second chance. She came to Seabrook Cove looking for a new beginning, a quiet place to rebuild after a broken engagement and a stalled career. But when a New Year’s Eve storm strands her on the bluff, she’s rescued by Evan Parker, the town’s paramedic, and his faithful black lab, Daisy.

Allie Wiseman is a small-town librarian with a love for routine, books, and the comforting predictability of her quiet world. Jack Calloway is the town’s charming paramedic - always in motion, always chasing the next emergency. When Jack storms into the library during a crisis, he leaves more than just a rescued patron behind - he leaves Allie questioning everything she thought she needed.

Dr. Nora Fields trades burnout and city chaos for small-town quiet. Just her, her black cat Mario, and a firm plan to avoid emotional complications. But fate throws a curveball in the form of Cal Bennett, a charming minor league baseball player with a laid-back smile and a surprising depth beneath the swagger.

When a blizzard sweeps through Cedar Hollow, a first responder and a school nurse find themselves on opposite ends of the same long night. Ethan Cole has spent years running toward emergencies, but lately, the quiet moments afterward are the hardest to face. Natalie Rivera has built her life around caring for others, even when her own heart still carries its scars. When they cross paths during a storm that turns the town’s fire station into a shelter, one night of teamwork, laughter, and a stray kitten named Peppermint begins to melt the walls between them.

Hazel Thompson has made peace with long hours, lukewarm coffee, and a life built around caring for everyone else. As a nurse in a small mountain town, she’s used to being steady, even when the world around her isn’t. Love, she tells herself, is for people with more time and fewer scars.

Rowan Marks lives for the quiet life with pine-scented mornings, sketchpad in hand, and no one asking questions. But when shadowy figures slip through the woods near his secluded cabin, he captures them in charcoal and unwittingly steps into something much bigger. Enter Sheriff Tessa Blake, all grit and steel, chasing a string of break-ins that feel less random by the day. Rowan’s sketches catch her eye, and despite his reluctance, the two form an uneasy alliance.

Emma Lawson likes things simple: steady work at Grady’s Bakery, good coffee from Millie’s, and no surprises. Riley James prefers quiet mornings, strong coffee, and keeping people at arm’s length. But when a runaway cloud of flour, a meddling cat, and a few small-town mix-ups keep throwing them together, they both start to wonder if life has sweeter plans. Between burnt mixers, late-night repairs, and one very opinionated feline, Emma and Riley discover that sometimes the right person isn’t the one you planned for, it’s the one who shows up when everything else falls apart.

Noah Carter likes things that stay fixed. After a tough breakup and too many unfinished projects, the carpenter finds peace in the steady rhythm of small-town repairs—until he meets Maya Dawson, the librarian whose idea of maintenance involves wrangling overdue books and one overly confident ginger cat named Sir Biscuit. When a town fundraiser throws them together at the Harbor Glen Community Theater, their easy banter turns into something warmer. Between sawdust and story hour, quiet afternoons stretch into something that feels a lot like hope.

When burned-out Portland chef Claire Delaney moves to the sleepy town of Cedar Hollow with nothing but her knives and a judgmental tortoiseshell cat named Sweetie, she’s only looking for a quiet restart. But between a stubborn sheriff who’s too handsome for his own good, a town full of quirky charm, and a string of unexpected disasters including an anonymous complaint that threatens to shut her down, Claire’s new beginning is anything but simple. Sheriff Eli Carter likes his routine and doesn’t have time for chaos, especially not the kind wrapped in flour and sarcasm.

Burned-out paramedic Eli Brooks only wants a midnight snack, but when he limps into Annie’s Place after hours he meets Lucy Harper, a flour-smudged diner owner whose kindness tastes better than her scrambled eggs. One smoky kitchen disaster, an ankle injury, and a ruined fundraiser later, Eli is showing up far more often than his appetite can justify. Lucy swears she does not need saving, Eli swears he has no heart left to give, yet every blackout, thunderstorm, and town festival pushes them closer.

Bean & Biscuit was never supposed to catch fire. But neither was Jules’s heart. Jules Ramirez has everything she needs: a cozy neighborhood café, a cranky black cat named Tony, and just enough sass to keep the espresso flowing and her past firmly behind her. Bean & Biscuit isn’t trendy, but it’s hers, mismatched chairs and all. Then a fire breaks out next door. And with it comes Dax Maddox: reckless firefighter, motorcycle enthusiast, and the kind of man who walks into your café like he owns the place… and somehow wins over the cat who hates everyone. She’s caffeine and control.

When a rough-around-the-edges hockey player with a soft spot for his Boston Terrier walks into a quirky salon in a small British Columbia town, he meets his match in a sarcastic, no-nonsense New York stylist. Harry Drake is recovering from an injury and dodging questions about his NHL future. Jules Romano is avoiding anything that smells like commitment after a heartbreak that nearly crushed her career. Their first encounter is anything but smooth, but fate—and a dog in a tiny sweater—has other plans.

In Fault Lines and Latte Love, Sienna Carter, a passionate geologist, is on a hike when she discovers an intriguing rock formation, possibly linked to the region’s seismic history. After the hike, she heads to the local coffee shop, The Daily Grind, where a chaotic encounter with a mischievous cat named Shadow results in her being drenched in coffee. The cat’s owner, Ethan, a coffee shop owner and barista, apologizes, and they share a playful exchange. The unexpected event leaves Sienna amused despite the mess, and she agrees to help Ethan wrangle Shadow in exchange for a free coffee.

Olivia thought her biggest problem was a loud-mouthed parrot with a potato obsession until she crashes (literally) into Ethan, a grumpy but ridiculously handsome marine biologist who has zero patience for chaos… or birds that scream “Toasty love!” at strangers. Armed with a camera, an attitude, and Mango the world’s most embarrassing parrot, Olivia is determined to photograph a rare falcon along the rugged coastline. Ethan is just trying to protect the local wildlife, and maybe survive another awkward run-in with Olivia.

Step into the delightful chaos of Love Packs a Punch, a heartwarming and humorous romance that will have you smiling from start to finish. Meet Timothy, a tough boxer whose confidence in the ring doesn't always translate to life outside it -especially when jump ropes and gardening are involved. Then there’s Eden, a spirited nurse with a passion for gardening and a talent for turning mishaps into magical moments. When Eden’s playful Great Dane, Oliver, takes matchmaking into his own giant paws, laughter and lovable chaos ensue.

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.