Dana LeCheminant
State: Utah
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Genres: Romance
Audiences: Adult
Books by Dana LeCheminant
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The Fear of Falling
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
The Fear of Falling by Dana LeCheminant is a swoony closed-door contemporary romance about love, second chances, and the courage to take risks when everything feels uncertain. After a whirlwind fling in Italy, Avery is stunned to return home and find her charming vacation romance working as the new marketing consultant at her publishing company—and worse, he’s her ex-fiancé’s best friend. Benson has built his life around keeping things temporary, but Avery makes him question if he’s been running from something worth staying for. With witty banter, workplace tension, and undeniable chemistry, this sweet romance explores whether fear will hold them back—or if falling is exactly what they both need.

The Fear of Falling
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Starstruck Love Stories
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Starstruck Love Stories by Dana LeCheminant is a swoony collection of closed-door celebrity romances where fame collides with real-life love in unexpected ways. From a musician on house arrest who finds inspiration in the girl delivering his lunch, to a reclusive author pulled into Hollywood, to a rugby star fighting against a family curse, and even a princess torn between crown and heart—each standalone story delivers witty banter, heartfelt emotion, and swoon-worthy chemistry. With interconnected characters and plenty of glamorous yet relatable drama, this series explores the thrills and challenges of finding real love in the spotlight.

Moonstruck
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Lovestruck
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Thunderstruck
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Awestruck
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Dumbstruck
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For Butter or for Worse
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Small-Town Romance
For Butter or for Worse by Dana LeCheminant is a charming second-chance, marriage-of-convenience romance set in the cozy coastal town of Willow Cove. When pastry chef Georgie Carpenter returns home to save a struggling bakery, she discovers the only way to honor its legacy is to temporarily marry her old flame—surf instructor Royal “King” Kingston, the very man whose proposal she once rejected. What begins as a practical arrangement soon stirs up old wounds, rekindled sparks, and the possibility that love might deserve a second rise. Sweet, heartfelt, and filled with small-town charm, this story proves that sometimes the recipe for love needs just the right mix of sugar, salt, and second chances.

For Butter or for Worse
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Love in Sun City
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Small-Town Romance
The Love in Sun City series by Dana LeCheminant is a heartfelt, interconnected set of contemporary romances following the Briggs siblings and their circle of friends as they navigate love, family, and second chances in the vibrant community of Sun City. From eternal optimist Micah finding sparks with a grumpy rival, to PI Chad Briggs wrestling with forbidden attraction, to Brooklyn discovering perfect chemistry with the guy she once couldn’t stand, and Houston facing love and purpose after a career-ending injury, each story blends humor, tenderness, and small-town charm. With overlapping timelines and swoony but closed-door romance, this series celebrates love in all its messy, unexpected, and life-changing forms.

Kiss Me if You Can
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The Wonder Boys
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Romantic Comedy
The Wonder Boys series by Dana LeCheminant is a charming collection of sweet romantic comedies centered around four men navigating love, friendship, and unexpected second chances. From fake dating a best friend’s sister, to pretending with a grocery store crush, to turning a rivalry into romance, and even rekindling first love after years apart, each story blends humor, heart, and plenty of swoony moments. With themes of self-discovery, trust, and risking it all for real love, these interconnected standalones deliver all the feel-good vibes of small-town romcoms with a fresh, modern twist.
The Calloway
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Historical Romance
The Calloway series by Dana LeCheminant is a Regency romance saga filled with mistaken identities, inheritance battles, forbidden longings, and slow-burn love stories set against the backdrop of English estates and London society. Each book follows a different member or connection of the Calloway family as they navigate duty, scandal, and the risk of opening their hearts in a world where reputation is everything. With witty banter, heartfelt emotion, and plenty of swoony tension, the series captures the timeless allure of historical romance while weaving together themes of trust, independence, and love’s power to defy expectations.

What Dreams May Come
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This Above All
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Never Doubt I Love
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The Holly and the Ivy
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Historical Romance
The Holly and the Ivy is a heartwarming anthology of Regency Christmas romances by four beloved historical romance authors, blending festive charm with tender love stories. From nursemaids and gardeners discovering unexpected affection, to forbidden celebrations in Scotland, to a masquerade of mistaken identities at a Christmas house party, to a desperate search for a holiday miracle, each novella offers humor, hope, and swoony romance set against the backdrop of Yuletide traditions. Perfect for readers who love cozy, wholesome seasonal tales filled with wit, charm, and the magic of love at Christmastime.

The Holly and the Ivy
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The Thief and the Noble
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Tags: Fairytale Retelling, Historical Romance
The Thief and the Noble by Dana LeCheminant is a witty and romantic Robin Hood retelling set in Regency London, where Lady Marian Russell trades ballroom gowns for daring escapades in the shadows. Determined to help the poor despite her privileged upbringing, Marian crosses paths with the infamous Lord Robin Loxley, a nobleman-turned-thief with a mission to right society’s wrongs. Their uneasy alliance soon sparks into something more, even as a dangerous copycat threatens to unravel their cause and their growing bond. Brimming with intrigue, adventure, and swoony slow-burn romance, this tale blends social justice with charm, offering a refreshing twist on a beloved legend.

The Thief and the Noble
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Simple Love Stories
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Simple Love Stories by Dana LeCheminant is a heartfelt contemporary romance series that follows the interconnected lives of the Davenport family and their circle of friends, weaving together themes of love, healing, and self-discovery. Each standalone novel explores different tropes—from second chances and fake dating to grumpy/sunshine dynamics and friends-to-lovers—while keeping the focus on clean, swoony romance with plenty of emotional depth. Whether it’s a wealthy heiress choosing between duty and passion, a soldier finding solace in unexpected companionship, or a camp counselor falling for a widowed dad, every book offers a unique love story grounded in family ties, personal growth, and the courage to risk your heart again.

The Hunt of Artemis
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Never Let Go
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Terms of Inheritance
Genre: Romance
Audience: Adult
Terms of Inheritance by Dana LeCheminant is a heartfelt contemporary romance series that follows the Hawthorne siblings as they each face challenges tied to family expectations, personal dreams, and the unconventional conditions of their inheritance. From CEOs forced to live incognito, to influencers navigating hidden feelings, to quiet writers learning to speak up, each book blends emotional depth with swoony, closed-door romance. Set against backdrops of billion-dollar hotels, small-town ranches, and unexpected partnerships, the series explores themes of identity, family loyalty, and risking it all for love.

Holding On to Everything
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A World without You
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Forever You and Me
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Love, Strictly Speaking
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