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What Is the Love at First Sight Trope? (And the Movies and Books That Get It Right)
He’s standing at the back of the crowd. She’s across the room, or across the square, or on the other side of a busy bar. He doesn’t know her name yet. He doesn’t need to. By the end of the scene, he’s asking somebody to introduce him. Love at first sight might be the oldest …
Baked Apple Cider Donuts
National Dessert Day, and Sweet Mercy is ready for it. In October, Sophie Callahan’s case on the square fills up with apple cider donuts and pumpkin cream cheese muffins. The Thanksgiving pie orders start coming in this month, too. Sophie says summer to fall is her favorite turn of the year. “Everything gets warmer somehow, …
What Is the Fake Dating Romance Trope? (And the Movies and Books That Get It Right)
What is the fake dating trope, and why do we love it? Five clean movies and five sweet romance books where the pretending stops being pretend.
What Is the Second Chance Romance Trope? (And the Movies and Books That Get It Right)
What is the second chance romance trope? Here’s what makes it work, plus clean second chance movies and books to try next
Nail Polish and Nails – a Grumpy Sunshine 😠🌞 Sweet Romance Chapter 1
Nail Polish and Nails, Fox Hollow Book 4 is officially out in the world! This is a fun, sweet, grumpy-sunshine 😠🌞romance story. When the great-aunt she never knew leaves her a falling-down inn, Lyssa Pruitt throws her whole heart at saving it — fresh hospitality degree, no plan, and one stubborn deadline. Tate Dempsey has cared for …
Sometimes It’s Worth the Price
Have you ever been out of town in a cute little boutique store and looked at something that you totally loved but the price was more than you’d pay if you were at home in your own, like Walmart, store? That happened to me when I spotted this mug outside of Austin, Texas. I was …
Sunflowers and Second Chances Has New Cover!
I am starting to get the hand-drawn covers from my artist, Nic Green! I am so excited to show you the new cover for Sunflowers and Second Chances! You can get your copy when you sign up for my newsletter! https://www.annapoe.com/newsletter/ Didn’t she do a fantastic job!
Fireworks at First Sight Chapter 1
Fireworks at First Sight is now available! Wendy Cunningham has built a careful, steady life for herself and her autistic brother, William. Then Green Beret Steve Reid arrives in Fox Hollow on leave, hears her sing at the Flag Day ceremony, and treats William like someone worth knowing. For three summer weeks, love is easy. …
It’s Derby Week!
We enjoyed attending Wednesday’s Biscuits and Bourbon at the Derby Museum this week! After breakfast (and bourbon) we headed to the track and spent the day watching the horse races. More exciting, our daughter and son-in-law was able to join us!
The Mayor’s Fake Fiancée Chapter 1
The Mayor’s Fake Fiancée is now available! When the mayor of Fox Hollow’s reelection campaign hangs on his looking less unmarried, he offers a struggling bakery owner a $20,000 contract for a public engagement that ends Election Night — and finds himself falling for the woman who insisted on it being all in writing. Get …
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