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Unplug and Unwind

December can be a lot—too many errands, too much noise, and way too many group texts. That’s why we’ve gathered a calming collection of stories designed to soothe, not stress. These books are soft landings: no high-stakes heartbreak, no emotional hangovers, just warm, gentle reads to help you breathe a little deeper. So pour something hot, silence the group chat, and escape into stories where the biggest problem might be an overgrown garden or a cupcake recipe gone rogue. These are the books that meet you where you are—and leave you feeling better than before.

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Trouble Afoot At The Three Hounds Bakery (The Doxies & Donuts Mystery Series Book 1)

Trouble Afoot At The Three Hounds Bakery (The Doxies & Donuts Mystery Series Book 1)

By Julie Titterington

A deliciously twisty mystery full of memorable characters, cozy peril, and non-stop dachshund fun! When mystery novelist Willa Lattner inherits her great-aunt’s bakery in the coastal town of Humboldt Cove, she expects to find solace in all the pastries she can eat. Instead, she’s met with a trio of heartbroken dachshunds and an unsettling mystery.

$4.99

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The Juniper Hotel

The Juniper Hotel

By A.T. Butler

A burned-down inn. A town full of strangers. A second chance worth fighting for. In 1882 Wyoming, Charlotte McBride’s dreams go up in smoke—literally. But in Juniper Falls, unexpected friendships, fresh starts, and maybe even love await. The Juniper Hotel is your next heartwarming escape.

$0.99

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The Promise of Us

The Promise of Us

By W Mason Dunn

With their Christmas wedding near, Liam and Lorraine must confront past hurts and a dream that could change everything. A poetic, uplifting romance about holding on, letting go, and trusting love to lead them home.

$2.99

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To Hive and To Hold (The Future of Magic Book 1)

To Hive and To Hold (The Future of Magic Book 1)

By Amy Crook

Arthur is an apothecarist. His life is settled, but his heart is finally ready to open itself to more. Jade was a student of sorcery, but has taken himself, his tattoo practice, and his familiar down to the witches' district. While Arthur builds a beehive, Jade builds a business and a new life. Together, can they cultivate a love as sweet as honey?

$4.99

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Madam in Lace (The American Madams Book 3)

Madam in Lace (The American Madams Book 3)

By Gini Grossenbacher

If you love Paris, this is your book: Revolution fills the air. In 1857, six years after Celeste’s aunt shipped her to New Orleans after her mother’s imprisonment, Celeste returns to Paris. She must find her mother, a brothel madam, and learn the truth of her broken past. Instead, she falls in with revolutionaries who plan to assassinate Emperor Napoleon III.

$2.99

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She Paints My Soul (The Medicine Man Book 3)

She Paints My Soul (The Medicine Man Book 3)

By Karen Kay

Sharon Wells is afraid of Indians, yet an Indian Warrior has twice rescued her from certain death. Though he was once on the medicine path, Strikes Fast has lost his way; he has taken rightful revenge too far. Though worlds apart, both share a common loss. Even as war surrounds them, can they find love and heal one another's hearts?

$4.99

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Snowed In With You (Sycamore Mountain: A Small Town Firefighter Holiday Series Book 3)

Snowed In With You (Sycamore Mountain: A Small Town Firefighter Holiday Series Book 3)

By LM Fox

This isn’t your usual cozy holiday romance. Full of twists and turns, this spicy small-town firefighter romance has suspense served with a side of sassy southern charm. If you like strong female characters and big, tough cinnamon rolls who fall first and harder, this rollercoaster of a book with found family and holiday vibes is just for you!

$4.99

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Cody and Maria

Cody and Maria

By JC Norton

This recently published novel tells the story of Cody and Maria, minor characters in an earlier novel, Christine's Cruise. It's a love story and a family history, tracing their relationship from high school to retirement in their early 60s and exploring the maturation of their three children, each of them facing different challenges.

$3.99

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Talon Covenant (Mistress of Fire Book 1)

Talon Covenant (Mistress of Fire Book 1)

By Richard Marten

Mistress of Fire: Shandar Corpus awakens powers of flame after a deadly ceremony, binding her fate to a prince and a prophecy that warns she will fail. Dragons, blood mages, and betrayal await in this epic fantasy of destiny and aftermath. ✨ Just $1.99 today! ✨

$0.99

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On the Trail of the Unseen

On the Trail of the Unseen

By Lynne Armstrong-Jones

Swordsman Nico finally meets an adversary he can't defeat. When plague strikes, he flees with his wife and daughter to his homeland. Some magician friends try to use their magic to help the people, while one sorceress remains behind, searching for a cure. The risks she must take could cost her her life, but also save lives. What will she do?

$2.99

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The Last Black Dragon

The Last Black Dragon

By r.t.j.tan

The Last Black Dragon is an LGBTQ+ romantasy. A tale set in a lush, diverse world of magic, love, and loss. Caysa and Aron, two boys on the cusp of adulthood, are led by forces beyond them into a dangerous and alluring journey. Joined by dragons and mysterious characters with their own agendas, they must learn who they are and what they fight for.

$2.99

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Forgotten Goats: A Christmas Presence

Forgotten Goats: A Christmas Presence

By Marco Soul

A lyrical Christmas story about solitude, memory, and unexpected companionship. When forgotten goats step out of tradition to comfort a lonely man, the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Blending magical realism with emotional depth, this literary tale offers warmth and reflection for readers who cherish holiday fiction with lasting resonance.

$3.49

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Peppermint and Poison (Christmas in Harrogate Book 4)

Peppermint and Poison (Christmas in Harrogate Book 4)

By Alina Jacobs

When a flaming, dead body drops out of the town Christmas tree and crashes through your ceiling, it’s safe to say this Christmas will not be merry or bright. Now my crazy ex-best friend is telling everyone in town I killed Dr. Merriweather. She even hired a private eye. Like…hello? Insane? He shows up all tall and broad-shouldered, wearing a trench coat and a fedora—Barf!

$3.99

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Snow Place Like Home (Home Sweet Holidays Book 1)

Snow Place Like Home (Home Sweet Holidays Book 1)

By Laura Pavlov

At her brother’s wedding, Goldie Jacobs brushes shoulders with Ace Bonetti, his childhood best friend turned Hollywood hotshot. Ace has been crushing on Goldie ever since high school, and seeing her again reminds him exactly why. They spend one toe-curling night together, then part ways, expecting nothing more. But when those moments under the mistletoe felt so right...

$0.99

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The Way Back Home

The Way Back Home

By Barbara Freethy

From New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the “intriguing…delightful…heartwarming” (RT Book Reviews) 'Garden of Secrets,' an emotional romance about a Marine returning to his California town and the woman he never forgot.

$1.99

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Take the Lead (The Dance Off Book 1)

Take the Lead (The Dance Off Book 1)

By Alexis Daria

After 4 lackluster seasons on The Dance Off, Gina Morales is determined to make it to the finals this time. When she’s whisked off to the wilds of Alaska to meet her new celebrity partner, she prays for a winter Olympian. Instead, she gets Stone Nielson, a strong, silent—and ridiculously sexy—survivalist. Except her producers want to set them up as a showmance... the 1 thing Gina won’t do to win.

$2.99

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