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Re-release (2015) Secret Craving PublishingStolen Redemption from paranormal romance author Michel Prince, book 3 in her Frozen series is a paranormal romantic suspense that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Angels, devils, and demons abound in this thrilling suspense about love and salvation.Esther, Vincent, and Pivane thought they knew what side they were on.When Esther Benson became Frozen, she thought she'd spend the rest of her afterlife searching for salvation. She never thought she'd find it in the arms of a small town detective.Detective Vincent DeTello thought a small town would be just the place to bury his past. Mount Pleasant, Iowa, is a sweet town on paper, the kind of town where a guy could forget his feelings and live to serve and protect. He didn't count on meeting Esther and having the gates of his heart forced open again.With all his rivals captured or injured, Pivane is poised to finally become leader of his demon clan and make all his dreams come true. However, even his black heart can be touched by love. A love he'd have to throw away everything for.They thought they knew whose team they were on, but love changes everything.Content Notes: Spicy, Non-sexual Physical Assault, Paranormal, Suspense, Angels, Demons, Magic

Most of us spend forty hours or more a week at the workplace. Shuffling papers at a desk job, taking orders, waiting tables, working in the field, punching a time clock. Whether it's a career or simply a job to be done, we do whatever it takes to make a living. Sometimes the people we meet at work are among the best -- and the worst -- we'll ever know.Working Mencontains 14 short, sexy stories about gay men who find love and lust in the workplace. From harmless, sweet flirting to fulfilling hot sex, these stories show you just how much some men enjoy their line of work.Contains the stories: At Your Service, Cafe de l'Amour, Car Trouble, Closing Time, Easily Addicted, Lunch Break, Makin'Copies, On the Job, Opening Day at the County Fair, Order Up, Pleasure Cruise, Speed Trap, Summer Kisses and Ice Cream Dreams, and Tech Support.

Sam's Café Romances: Book OneRussell Pine comes to Sam's Café every morning to enjoy the best coffee in town and to chat with Sam Tesh, the owner, a loyal friend for the past twenty years. When Sam offers him a challenge, Russ reluctantly takes it on, acting as the master opponent in a chess tournament. As the days pass and the hopefuls fall to the chess mastermind one by one, Russ discovers that the contest isn't the only game being played. Russ finds himself the focus of a secret courtship through words and pictures left for him to discover each morning. Will a hint of cologne on the paper lead him to his admirer? In a café full of young and beautiful minds, who is looking at the graying chess master?

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERIt starts on a summer evening, with the kind of magic found only in Paris. Once a year in the City of Light, a lavish dinner takes place outside a spectacular landmark—the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame... a new setting each time. Selected by secret invitation, the guests arrive dressed in white, with tables and chairs, white linens, flowers, fine china, sparkling crystal, and an elegant dinner. As the sun sets, thousands of candles are lit. And when the night is over, hundreds of white paper lanterns, each with a flame within, bearing everyone's fervent wishes, are released into the sky. Amid this wondrous White Dinner, a group of close friends stands at the cusp of change. Jean-Philippe and Valerie Dumas are devoted to each other and their young children. He is a rising star in the financial world, she, an editor at French Vogue. But a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in China may lead to separation—and temptation. The epitome of a stylish power couple from Milan, Benedetta and Gregorio Mariani run a venerable Italian clothing empire. Gregorio projects strength, but has a weakness that will ignite a crisis in their company and their marriage. Chantal Giverny, an award-winning screenwriter, and Dharam Singh, one of India's most successful tech entrepreneurs, are singles paired for the evening. They arrive as friends, but their paths will be set on dramatically different courses before the White Dinner ends. Spanning the globe, this breathtaking novel follows these indelible characters through a transformative year of successes and heartbreaks until the next White Dinner. From the world's most beloved writer, here is a tale told with extraordinary tenderness and passion, as Danielle Steel explores what it really means to have magic in our lives.

A prince discovers he is father to a baby he never knew about and desires to claim mother and child as his royal family in this sexy international romance.THE PRINCE'S SECRET LOVE CHILD! Shocking news has rocked the Mediterranean Principality of Agon. Prince Theseus—second in line to the throne—is rumored to have fathered a secret love child. Reports surfaced the moment stunning royal biographer Joanne Brooks was hired to memorialize King Astraeus's reign. It seems she's brought more than pens and paper! Witnesses suggest that five years ago, our onetime bad boy prince traveled the world in disguise as engineer Theo Petakis and met Joanne. This reporter wants to know how Ms. Brooks will react when our commanding prince wants to claim his child and his bride!

A rich rodeo star's quickie Vegas wedding just might be the ride of his life in the USA Today–bestselling author's contemporary Western romance!Blake Hartwell is a sexy-as-sin rodeo champion with money to burn and a way with the ladies. But to Karly Ewing he's her soon-to-be ex! Their whirlwind affair ended with Vegas “I dos” —but saying yes was a mistake. So Karly heads to his ranch, divorce papers in hand, only to be stranded with the man she can't resist! Will temptation lead them to happily-ever-after? Or will Blake's secrets tear them apart for good?

In this trio of Christmas novellas, three women take a modern approach to love and see if a holiday romance is just a click, tap, or swipe away.Made upLike a Christmas miracle, the Build a Boyfriend App lets yousimply input the stats of your dream man, and witty texts, passionate emails, and hot Instagram pics start flooding in. No more awkward questions or pitying looks as you face the holidays alone!Mixed upBut even the best technology has its glitches. When real-life emotions come into play, this trio of twenty-somethings find themselves in a tangle of crossed signals, flying wrapping paper, disastrous Christmas parties... and surprising kisses.Matched upYet despite the confusion of their mistletoe misadventures, when the New Year dawns, these very satisfied women just may find themselves waking up with true love beside them.Featuring:A Boyfriend by Christmas by Cat JohnsonAll I Want for Christmas Is... by Kate AngellHer Favorite Present by Allyson CharlesPraise for The Mistletoe Moment “Just the thing to put you in a holiday mood.... A fun, fast read with some very sexy scenes.” —RT Book Reviews “This collection will appeal to romance fans who enjoy stories of mix-ups and confident—or even arrogant—men.” —Publishers Weekly

Born December 25, Noel Beebe is tired of having his birthday overshadowed by all things Christmas. While looking for love on social media, he comes across a prospective new beau just in time to celebrate the Big 3-0, someone who encourages him to take back his day and say thumbs down to Christmas! On a trip to the Big Apple, Noel does just that, flipping off the Rockefeller Center tree and demanding his coffee in a nondecorative paper cup as a fun birthday prank. His act of defiance is caught on video and soon goes viral, leading to a backlash all over the Twitterverse, Internet, and TV. Suddenly what Noel thought would be his best birthday—and even Christmas—yet is shaping up to be his worst. Can his family and his potential boyfriend prove to the world that Noel isn't the Scrooge he's been labeled?A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Advent Calendar'Bah Humbug.'

Everyone in Climax, North Carolina, knows the Cates brothers. But Sijan Cates is famous far beyond his quaint hometown--and when he comes back, he brings trouble with him… Avery Danford urgently needs to get back in touch with her estranged family. If only she could get her picture in the papers, maybe they'd track her down…and what better way to accomplish that than to squeeze into the world's tightest dress and cozy up to the world's hottest actor, Sijan Cates? It's a crazy idea, but it just might work. And though the former actress has sworn off Hollywood hunks, she's got to admit this desperate measure might be a pleasure…Scandal-plagued Sijan has come home for some peace and quiet--and to stay out of the tabloids. Then a woman claiming to be his number-one fan plants a hot kiss on him--in front of a pack of paparazzi. There's only one way to protect his reputation: tell the world they're engaged. It's all just a show, as they use each other to get what they need. But in this sleepy Southern town, love stories have a way of coming true…

Rylee Phillips learned the hard way that you need to live each day to the fullest. That's why she came back home to turn the inheritance of her aunt's old homestead into a bed & breakfast. The townsfolk think she's crazy to take on the task, and maybe she is, but at least she's smart enough to know she needs help...and the clever ad she places in the local paper is sure to get attention. A devastating loss has left Wyatt Grayson lost. Selling his business, he takes off cross country to see if he can outrun the nightmares and find…something. When an amusing ad for skills he hasn't put to use in a long time catches his eye, he jumps at the unexpected opportunity. He plans to work for a few weeks, keeping his hands busy and biding his time; what he doesn't expect is his new boss showing him how to live again.

Welcome to Storybook Lake, where dreams come true.Not all fairy tales have a happy ending. Jocelyn learned that the hard way, when she married her high school sweetheart Keaton Shaw—only to have him break her heart.But that was a long time ago. The papers were signed, the divorce finalized, and Jocelyn is no longer a little girl with her head in the clouds. That's why no one in Storybook can believe it when Keaton, the All-American dream boy, walks into Jocelyn's bakery, looking as sweet as one of her frosted cupcakes, and demanding a second chance with the woman he still calls his wife.

When a girl with a cockscomb of pink hair, wearing a red balloon skirt and army boots, drops off a surprise “gift” during Bradley and Janie's wedding, a saga of chaotic hilarity is set in motion. Who is the baby cooing beneath the folds of tissue paper in the Bloomingdale's bag? Will the CEO of an internationally successful pet products corporation take him in? What about Maxine, from the famous advice column “Dear Maxine,” who is a dating disaster? Perhaps there had been a mistake at the sperm bank where the receptionist plays her own version of Sex in the City. Maybe the father of the “groom” at a Yorkshire terrier wedding will provide a haven for this bundle in a bag. Or will the hard-hearted social worker take the baby away from them all?

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Coulter and Harrigan Family series comes the first novel in a compelling contemporary romance series about unexpected love, second chances, and hope reborn... After years of living in fear of her husband, Amanda Banning has left him and moved to Mystic Creek, Oregon, for a fresh start. But she's having a tough time providing for herself and her six-year-old daughter. Writing her secret yearnings on slips of paper and sending them into the wind helps her cling to the hope that things will get better…and that she can find happiness again. Jeb Sterling has no idea that the handwritten messages he finds scattered across his land are the first hints that his life is about to change. Nor does he understand why he feels so compelled to help Amanda Banning and her daughter when a cold snap leaves them temporarily homeless. Maybe he's inspired by Amanda's courage or perhaps by her beautiful brown eyes. Either way, the man who once renounced love suddenly finds himself willing to do anything for the pair. Amanda seems to have given up on her dreams, but Jeb refuses to quit until he makes her every wish come true...

An Arizona journalist enters a world of danger—and desire—when she blows the cover of a deadly covert operative in this spellbinding romantic suspense novel from New York Times–bestselling author Meryl Sawyer Kelly Taylor's career as an investigative journalist was derailed by a news story that resulted in tragedy. Now, she's back in Sedona lying low as a local reporter for her grandfather's paper. But she may get another shot at the brass ring. After vanishing twenty-five years ago, the long-lost son of a powerful state senator has turned up in her Arizona town. With few memories of his childhood, Logan McCord grew up to become a trained killer who fights terrorism. A twist of fate reunites the Special Ops agent with his family, but the homecoming isn't what he expected. With his true identity exposed, Logan's enemies know where to find him. As Kelly and Logan start to fall for each other, her quest to find an abandoned child takes them to Venezuela. But in Logan's dangerous world, there's no shortage of enemies who want to make him disappear and nowhere for him and Kelly to hide from a killer whose lust for money and power runs lethally deep.

A light-hearted love story about a young couple brought together by a four-legged bandit. When a stray dog helps himself to a bone from a display in the supermarket, he doesn't know his actions will brand him a criminal and spark a romance between two humans. Stewart Coolidge works as a bag boy at the store, and his outraged boss offers a reward and demands Stewart catch the thieving animal. He fails at that, but now he finally has the perfect excuse to talk to his cute neighbor, Lisa. Lisa has always dreamed of being a journalist and asks Stewart if she can interview him for the local paper. As she gets to know Stewart, she likes him more and more, and she's delighted to learn he shares her Christian faith. Stewart can't bring himself to tell her she's mistaken, that he's not religious at all. And that's not Stewart's only deception. When the dog shows up on the doorstep of their building, Stewart decides to harbor the furry fugitive. But this is no ordinary dog, he has a divine sense of how things should be -- and recognizing how much Stewart needs Lisa, he decides to do all he can to bring them together.

From bestselling author Deb Caletti comes a beautiful and profound novel of three women coming to terms with love and marriage—sure to move and delight fans of Kristin Hannah, Liane Moriarty, and Anna Quindlen. “You don't grow up on a divorce ranch and not learn to take a vow seriously.” When Callie McBride finds a woman's phone number written on a scrap of paper her husband has thrown away, she thinks that her marriage is over. Callie flees to Nevada and her Aunt Nash's Tamarosa Ranch, where she's shocked to see that the place of so many happy childhood memories is in disrepair. Worse, Aunt Nash is acting bizarrely—hoarding stacks of old photographs, burying a book in the yard, and railing against Kit Covey, a handsome government park ranger who piques Callie's interest. But Aunt Nash may prove to be saner than she seems once Callie pulls back the curtain on Tamarosa's heyday—the 1940s and'50s, when high-society and Hollywood women ventured to the ranch for quickie divorces and found a unique sisterhood—and uncovers a secret promise Nash made to her true love. Callie will come to see is that no life is ever ordinary. No story of love is, either. Praise for The Secrets She Keeps “Caletti once again combines interesting characters, pitch-perfect dialogue, and an intriguing plot to tell a deeply memorable story. Her latest is a thoughtful exploration of love and marriage and the power of family and friendship to help along the way.”—Booklist “Past, present, and the strength of female friendship blend in a work billed for the Kristin Hannah–Liane Moriarty crowd.”—Library Journal Praise for Deb Caletti's He's Gone “Deb Caletti doesn't just make a stunning debut into adult fiction; she throws down the gauntlet. This is a mesmerizing novel.”—New York Times bestselling author Sarah Addison Allen “Striking... well-written, strongly characterized and emotionally complex fiction.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader's Circle for author chats and more.

In the instant international sensation Just One Night, sensible Kasie Fitzgerald unleashed her passions—and found herself—through an explosive affair. In Just One Lie, we meet Kasie's wild and tortured sister, whose impulsivity and lack of self-control has set off a chain of events that changes her family forever.Melody Fitzgerald is the opposite of the “perfect” daughter. The lead singer of an indie rock band, she is impulsive and creative, with a rebellious streak that both defines her and becomes her greatest enemy. Her lover, the enticing and unpredictable Ash, shares her free spirit and penchant for trouble. On the face of it, he seems to be her perfect match. So why is she so drawn to her soft spoken, reliable drummer, Brad Witmer? How can a man who wears polo shirts and reads the financial section of the paper be of any interest to her at all? And why on earth does someone like that appear to be so captivated by her? Before she knows it, Melody finds herself on a path of self-discovery, passion, and affairs of the heart. But will a dark secret from her past derail it all? Or will its exposure be the very thing that unburdens her heart and allows her to seek a future with the one man who loves her completely?

Maya has a history of falling in love with the wrong man. Case in point … her unfaithful, drug-dealing ex-fiancé. As she finally starts dating again, her first date has her wondering where all the normal guys are. Luckily she has Liam … her friend with benefits. But he's beginning to act strangely, too. Why is he so upset that she's dating again? You'll love this spicy romantic comedy. Not Just a Friend is Book 3 of Toronto, Laura Jardine's contemporary romance series.Maya Gregory's dating history is just depressing. Four years after seeing her ex-fiancé's face on the front page of the paper, she's finally ready to try again. Her first date? A former financial analyst who now makes pretentious art out of microwaves and kitchen waste. Ugh. Where are the normal guys?Maya's only ever been close to one guy who didn't turn out to be a loser. Math teacher Liam Foster. Her friend. And for the past year… her friend with benefits.Liam had a crush on Maya when they sat beside each other in calculus. But being the nerdy outcast in high school, he didn't think he had a chance with her back then, and his feelings for her disappeared long ago. However, when she starts dating again, Liam is consumed with jealousy—and it's not just because he's worried about losing his regular sex partner.Cynical and sarcastic, Maya is a lot different from the girl he once loved. But maybe he wants her for himself after all. If only he can convince the woman who's ready to give up on love yet again that they can have more than friendship…Content Notes: Spicy, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy

In the latest novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Hope Burns, a woman discovers that the man she least expects is exactly what she needs…High school math teacher Chelsea Gardner has the perfect plan. She's tired of dating all the wrong men, and after years of frustration, she's developed a foolproof list of requirements for finding “The One.”Bar owner Sebastian “Bash” Palmer finds Chelsea beautiful, smart and fun, but he thinks her list is ridiculous and unnecessary. Intent on proving Chelsea is looking for love in all the wrong ways, he offers to help her find the “perfect” man.Chelsea knows Bash isn't the right guy for her—he barely meets one of her criteria—but there's something about the charismatic man that has her yearning for things that are most definitely not list approved.Because sometimes, a relationship that looks totally wrong on paper can turn out incredibly right…

Marriage? Been there, done that, have the divorce papers to prove it. Last thing Kelly wants is a relationship. Then a sexy firefighter moves into the neighborhood and her ex-husband decides he wants her and their girls back. Kelly must choose between the man she wants and the life that will keep her family together. Finn believes that love is nothing more than the Devil's Invention. Love them and leave them is a way of life. But when he falls for his neighbor, Finn risks his life and his heart to protect Kelly from her ex-husband.

From a USA Today–bestselling author, when a reunion with his mistress leads to the discovery of a secret baby, a billionaire is determined to make her his.The ink is barely dry on Giorgios Letsos's divorce papers, but there's only one thing on this unstoppable Greek's mind: finding Billie Smith, his mistress before his marriage. But the sweet, pliable woman he once knew slams the door in his face! Billie fought hard to heal her broken heart after Gio chose to marry someone else. When he storms back into her life, she's determined not to fall for his seduction again. Especially now that she has a secret to protect... their son. But she hadn't counted on just how badly he wants her back in his bed!

Father Christmas can't grant this request...Stan Fuller juggles a full time job as an airline pilot, along with being a single father to eight-year-old Haley-Jo. When he becomes a reluctant Father Christmas at his daughter's school party, she stuns him and the whole school, never mind the attending press, by announcing she wants a mummy for Christmas. Carly Jefferson is covering the party for the local paper. New to the village, she is running from a broken past and bitter argument with her mother which resulted in a rift lasting years. Haley Jo's simple request rocks Carly to the core, especially when her editor wants her to run several follow-up pieces on the child and her father.

Out of work and desperate, Winn Busby accepts the only job available to her … professional liar! Simple enough, until she meets a former political journalist determined to sniff out the truth about what she's up to. Charming, witty, and filled with sizzling passion, The Stand-In, another great romantic comedy from author Rosanna Leo.Failed actress Winn Busby is at the end of her rope. With no money and no prospects, she accepts the one job she never thought she'd see on her résumé. Professional bridesmaid. It should be easy. If only the idea of weddings and vows didn't give Winn a case of the hives. Her role becomes more challenging when she's told a reporter will shadow her work for a men's magazine article.Working for Player Magazine is Patrick Lincoln's worst nightmare. A former political journalist, he used to write thoughtful columns for one of Toronto's most respected papers. That is, until he was blackballed for allegedly sleeping with the boss's wife. Overnight, Patrick becomes the city's most reviled bad boy. And now he's forced to write a seedy expose on, of all things, a bridesmaid.Patrick begrudgingly accompanies Winn to a series of strange weddings. As they are forced to work together, he learns there is more to the stand-in bridesmaid than puffy dresses and pretty speeches. She, in turn, begins to question whether or not Patrick actually deserves the derision of his peers. As much as they fight their attraction, it begins to threaten their work and their sanity.For so long, Winn has felt second-best. A stand-in. She finally meets a man who believes in her value. But can she let go of the past and accept him?Content Notes: Hot, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy

A writer travels to a fabled estate and uncovers a mystery both sensational and deadly in master storyteller Jennifer Wilde's novel of unparalleled romantic suspense Mystery novelist Susan Marlow visited Gordonwood only once, as an impressionable twelve-year-old girl, but she never forgot the stately Victorian mansion. When her aunt Agatha invites her for a second visit, she meets Craig Stanton, a devilishly attractive scholar who is writing a history book about Sir Robert Gordon, the legendary Victorian-era explorer. Lady Agatha has given Stanton exclusive access to her family's papers. But some of those priceless documents are missing. A series of break-ins convince Susan—and the local police—that someone is desperate to get their hands on the Gordon manuscripts. The disappearance of a local girl, a suspicious death, and a body that washes up along the Thames make Susan realize that she might be the final obstacle in a killer's cunningly orchestrated endgame.

Can she trust a man who pretends for a living?Horror author Quinn Buzzly knows all about the dark side, but when she meets actor Jack Decker, she's moved to explore something completely different—at least on paper. With his sexy good looks, intriguing manner, and charming Irish-tinged English accent, Jack is the perfect model for her next hero. Quinn decides to spend one year in London writing a historical romance inspired by him. Until real life butts in…Jack's jealous ex-fiancée sparks a media storm when she accuses him and Quinn of having an affair. But Jack knows how to play this game. At his insistence, Quinn agrees to go along with the faux romance until the chatter subsides. Then they'll stage a quiet breakup and go their separate ways. Yet Jack is a shameless—and irresistibly convincing—flirt, and Quinn has to remind herself it's an act. Or is it? If Jack means business, he'll have to find the words to convince a wordsmith that their love is the real thing…73,056 Words

A woman helps a sexy stranger suffering from memory loss to uncover his past and falls in love with him in this romantic suspense.When an attempt on Zane Doe's life robs him of his memory, his only connection to New Orleans—and beautiful artist Kinsey Frost—is a scrap of paper with her name on it. Kinsey can't deny her instant attraction to the mysterious, blue-eyed amnesiac, even as his presence in her life grows increasingly ominous. But when a danger-filled road trip to uncover Zane's identity exposes his real connection to Kinsey—and the murderous intentions of those once close to her—Zane must risk it all to protect her from those who would silence her for good.

A secret baby reunites a wife with amnesia with the husband she no longer remembers in this sexy second chance romance. Getting hit with divorce papers isn't the fresh beginning Jake Holt wanted with Skye Taylor. But when he returns to their Texas hometown, he finds Skye has a child... and no memory of the couple's painful breakup.After a long coma, Skye doesn't remember being swept up in a tornado or nearly losing her baby girl. Seeing Jake again rekindles their all-consuming passion. Then she starts to remember... Is their love strong enough to overcome the past so they can become a real family?

Veterinarian Dr. Madison Todd is a woman on a crusade to shut down her town's major industry—a pulp and paper mill. She believes emissions from it killed her father and no one is going to stop her…not even a handsome blue-eyed cowboy who's the embodiment of all of her romantic fantasies. Alberta ranch foreman Clay Archer, who has recently inherited the mill, is just as determined to keep it open. He plans to use the profits to build a state-of-the-art rehab center in his mother's memory for her sacrifice in marrying the miserly former mill owner to provide a better life for Clay. Both antagonists have vowed to accomplish their goals—they're resolved nothing will stop them. But they didn't count on what happens when a blue-eyed cowboy meets a green-eyed crusader and a wild attraction erupts between this pair of sworn enemies.

Fisher, I guess this is it, huh? After fourteen years together, starting a life of our own on this island, five deployments and countless letters I've written you through it all, I finally go out to the mailbox and see something I've always dreamed of: an envelope with your handwriting on it. For one moment, I actually thought you'd changed your mind, that all the awful things you said to me were just your way of coping after everything you'd been through. I was still here, Fisher. I was still here, holding my breath, waiting for you to come back even though you told me you never would. You always said you'd find your way back to me. Out of all the lies you've told me, this one hurts the most. Enclosed you will find the signed divorce papers, as requested. I hope you find what you're looking for. I'm sorry it wasn't me. Lucy To get the ending they want, Lucy and Fisher will have to go back to the beginning. Through the good and the bad, they'll be reminded of why they always made their way back to each other, and why this time, one way or another, it will be the last time.

Can one Amish woman give a struggling widower with five rowdy boys a helping hand—and chance at love—this Christmas season? Phoebe Kropf knows everyone thinks she's a bit odd—and more than a little accident-prone. She doesn't understand why they fuss over her at home rather than see her as a bright, independent Amish woman. So when a friend asks Phoebe to help care for a house full of young men in nearby Sweetbrier Creek, she leaps at the chance to prove she's more than her shortcomings... Widower Seth Beiler is in over his head with his five orphaned brieder to care for and all the Christmas orders his woodworking shop needs to fulfill. When he asked for help with some cooking and cleaning, he wasn't expecting a housekeeper as unconventional—or lovely—as Phoebe. Yet her warm care and holiday traditions win their hearts one by one. And soon the farmhouse finally starts to feel like home again. When the Christmas season and Phoebe's time there is nearly at an end, will Seth convince her that the greatest gift would be her staying... as part of their familye?

From a New York Times–bestselling author, two novellas featuring southern women who have loved and lost—and are surprised by a second chance at romance. Mad in Mississippi Bitsy Yarborough believes she's played her cards right by marrying her high school sweetheart and settling down to a sweet life in her small southern hometown. Until she discovers, on the night of her fifteenth wedding anniversary no less, an unrecognizable lipstick shade on her husband's collar and a blue pop-off nail in his tighty whities. Shocked to the core, Bitsy knows revenge is the only answer for the scoundrel she vowed to love forever. So she hires local PI Fisher Means to help build a case against her cheating husband and his harem of hussies. Only to discover she might have a few tender feelings left in her heart—for a man who is most definitely not her husband.... Rain Down on Me A life of solitude in a remote cabin in the Ozarks is all Skye Raley wants after the devastating loss of her husband. Until the self-sufficient widow encounters a man stumbling across the road in a thunderstorm, injured and in need of care. Once Skye opens her home to Max Bridger, healing his wounds and hearing the stories of his own lonely life, she discovers a connection to the rugged military man she never dreamed she'd have again. But once the rain stops and Max returns to his world, will her heart ever be content again? “Sharon Sala is a consummate story teller.... If you can stop reading, you're a better woman than me.” —#1 New York Times–bestselling author Debbie Macomber

Hannah McDonald has endured numerous tragedies in her life. It appears that anyone who becomes close to her inevitably departs. Just as she relinquishes hope for happiness, an eastern stranger comes to her rescue. Can she allow him to love her and reciprocate that love, or will her fear of loss keep them apart? Matthew London fled from the life his parents had planned for him to pursue his dream of owning a ranch. Will being a Texas rancher bring him happiness, or will a trapper's daughter show him the true worth of life? Just as he's about to discover, an act of violence threatens to strip it all away from him. Follow these two lives as they place their faith and trust in God to guide them through trying times, and witness what God has in store for them.

The Demon Kings love hard and their loyalty runs deep. Running for her life with nothing but a backpack and a stolen truck, Kailey knows her ex will end her if he finds her. When her escape vehicle breaks down in the California desert, she's sure her luck has run out, until out of nowhere a mysterious biker appears like a dark angel in her hour of need. Diablo, President of the Demon Kings MC, has never believed in love at first sight. But when he stumbles upon a beautifully broken woman on the side of the road, his protective instincts kick into overdrive. Taking her under his wing feels natural, claiming her as his feels right, but keeping her safe might be his biggest challenge yet. With her ex showing up in Demon Creek and a rat feeding information to their enemies, Diablo will stop at nothing to protect his queen and their unborn child—even if it means sacrificing his own freedom. When two broken souls find healing in each other's arms will their love be strong enough to survive the storm heading their way? Join Cali Foxx as she brings you the heart-pounding love story of Kailey and Diablo in Diablo's Queen.

Los padres de una joven quieren experimentar con el sexo y ella intentará ayudarlos a que cumplan sus sueños. En plena crisis con su novio, Cecilia, una biotecnóloga obsesionada por su trabajo en un laboratorio, recibe un extraño pedido de sus padres, que a los sesenta y cinco años quieren ser swingers. Con su espíritu científico, entrará en ese mundo para asegurarles placeres confiables. Así, mientras asiste al ocaso de su noviazgo, verá cómo sus padres apuestan a renovar el amor abriendo la pareja. Los amigos de mis papás es la historia de una hija que no quiere saber, pero quiere ayudar. También, de un matrimonio que, en edad de jubilarse, no jubila el deseo. Una novela que habla de aquello en lo que evitamos pensar: el sexo de los padres. Romina Tamburello encuentra el tono justo para contar esta historia. Les da a sus criaturas humor, ternura, inteligencia, desprejuicio. Y nos permite asomarnos a las múltiples capas de lo humano.

Marcus always thought life had a plan: paint by day, avoid commitment by night. But when he's literally struck by lightning in front of his apartment, things take a wild turn—especially when his cute, quirky neighbor, AJ, crashes his UPS truck after witnessing the whole thing. AJ, a free-spirited dreamer with a big heart, heroically performs CPR to save Marcus's life. As they navigate the aftermath of the bizarre accident, their small neighborhood community rallies together. Tenesha, the outspoken single mom next door, along with her hilarious son Po and their mischievous dog Marco, become unlikely friends to both men. While Marcus struggles to recover and AJ faces his own insecurities, the group leans on each other for support. As sparks of romance start flying between Marcus and AJ, the pair soon realize that fate might have more in store than either of them imagined. When chaos threatens their lives again, AJ steps up, proving that lightning can strike twice—but love, once ignited, is there to stay. Filled with humor, heart, and unexpected twists,'Struck by Lightning'is a feel-good rom-com about finding love when you least expect it and the beautiful messiness of community.

Preorder the next instalment in Georgina Troy's uplifting Hollyhock Farm seriesFestival season has come to Hollyhock Farm…Since his sister Lettie took over their parents'farm on the beautiful island of Jersey at the start of the year, Zac Torel's life has changed completely. Zac loves Hollyhock Farm, and he's determined to help Lettie succeed, but when their insurance company refuses to pay for the restoration of one of their barns in time for winter, the clock is ticking for the Torels to raise the money themselves.The siblings decide to host a wellness festival, but with the summer already well underway, they've got their work cut out to get everything ready before the season ends. Lettie recruits the help of Melody, a yoga teacher from Edinburgh. New to the island, Melody is determined to shake things up and make a success of Lettie's festival.But Melody has come to Jersey with more baggage than her small backpack implies. And as her friendship with Zac grows, will her past catch up with her?Readers LOVE Georgina Troy's books:'A gorgeous beachside setting, divine ice-cream sundaes, and a scorching summer love story - this book has it all!'Christina Jones'I thoroughly enjoyed spending time in this charming, evocative story. It's a perfect book to enjoy by the pool, in the sunshine, with a glass of Prosecco!'Kirsty Greenwood'A wonderfully warm and sweet summer read'Karen Clarke‘A lovely feel good factor book by Georgina Troy. I have read quite a few of her books and I have thoroughly enjoyed each one, and I have to say that this book didn't disappoint me.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Another wonderful Author whose writing is funny, captivating and engaging. I really enjoyed immersing myself into this beautiful romance novel,'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I really enjoyed my time on Jersey and at Hollyhock Farm.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I thoroughly enjoyed this initial book; the characters are incredibly relatable – even one of vet Brodie's patients shares the same name as my first cat, Smudge, when I left home! Eagerly anticipating the next installment!'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Overall an absolutely perfect light hearted, stunning unputdownable page turner that will sweep you off your feet and land you in Jersey.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Welcome to Hollyhock Farm is a modern romance set on the beautiful island of Jersey. The writing brings out a lot of detail about the characters and the place but without being over descriptive.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘If you're looking for somewhere scenic to escape, then I definitely recommend Welcome to Hollyhock Farm by Georgina Troy, it had everything I wanted for that perfect weekend, just grab a brew, park yourself and fall into some great writing.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading'Welcome To Hollyhock Farm'and I wholeheartedly recommend it to other readers. I will certainly be reading more of Georgina's work in the future.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Yet another wonderful book by Georgina. With loveable characters and beautiful narratives making it a heart warming spring read. Great setting too, on Jersey.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Hollyhock Farm is an utterly charming backdrop with a load of fun characters I wouldn't mind visiting again.'⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Cavern Club is the hottest place in town for bands and singers, and after twenty years in the music industry, Remi Steele knows exactly what today's musicians want. She makes sure they have everything they need, including fulfilment of their most secret desires… Sexy as hell band manager, Rex Titus, has known Remi for years and wants her in his bed. He has no problem telling her that, but she refuses to play, until their sexually charged attraction bursts into flames and they burn up the bedroom with their rampant sexual desires… Hot as hell detective, Drew Reilly, has a case that lands him on Remi's doorstep. His interest is piqued by his extreme attraction to her, and by what happens behind the red velvet curtains where he finally gives in to his hidden desires… After a young woman tragically collapses in the club, all of their attention turns to the one person who spent every night in The Golden Ring. That's when they get a taste of, and start craving, something far more dangerous thanks to the mysterious Dr Teeth and his killer desires… When ex-childhood best friends, Rex and Drew, come face to face after twenty-five years and discover they've both had a taste of Remi and crave her love and her body, they vow to fight for her. But when the club is blown up and Dr Teeth kidnaps her, can they put their lifelong resentments aside long enough to find the woman who owns their hearts? Or will they both lose her forever just as they lost their first love twenty-five years before. If you love music, dancing, and hot men, then you'll love L.J. Diva's Burning Desires. Pick up Burning Desires today to see who Remi picks to finally have her happy ever after with. Sexy as hell, Rex, or hot as hell, Drew.

Milo Tanaka was not recovering from the mother of all breakups when his best friend barged into his home and gave him a dog. While Julia the dog doesn't like squirrels, cats, turkeys, other dogs, or most humans, at least she gets him out of bed. When a tiny blond dog rockets out of nowhere to bark ferociously at Garth Potter's enormous Daniff,'the Chad,'Garth is annoyed, but Chad simply woofs in Julia's face. But when Garth looks around for her irresponsible owner, he finds a fey panicky disaster desperately trying to keep his dog from getting eaten, and realizes Milo is simply new to dog ownership, not neglectful or cruel. In fact, Milo is a truly decent guy, and he and his best friend have been struggling to find their footing in adulthood and relationships. As Garth befriends Milo and the irascible Julia, he finds himself entangled in Milo's broken heart and fractured life. As much as Garth wants to fix it, he knows that Milo has to fix it himself. With the holidays approaching, Milo realizes that a good relationship won't leave him isolated and afraid, but surrounded with friends, and that the key to thriving isn't just chasing the turkeys out of his life—it's letting a good man in.

Three troubled people, driven by loneliness, vanity and revenge, dash to the Scottish Highlands, where their lives become mysteriously entwined around a reading group in the Inverness public library. We've all done it—gone after one thing and found entirely another—but never as surprisingly as Henry, Peter & Elena. It's Friday, 18th February 2000, and they're in for an unsettling weekend among the book stacks of the library, on the blizzard-bound streets of Inverness, in the recesses of the Loch Craggan Hotel, and on the treacherous mountain above.

Happiness and happenstance go hand-in-hand in this delightful rom-com from the author of Hazel Fine Sings Along.Chloe Baker has a brand new life in New York City with a great job but zero dating life. When she agrees to go on a blind date, she's nervous but excited. But then, Jack is late. Ten minutes. Twenty. Thirty. Just when she's given up all hope, he shows up–and they spend a magical day together. An afternoon at the Met. A walk in Central Park. One amazing kiss. The perfect date.Chloe's on cloud nine, and she can't wait to see Jack again. But when she texts to say thanks for the great date, she doesn't get the reply she's expecting. Suddenly, Jack's unfindable. And Chloe will go to any lengths to figure out what happened–because true love is worth blowing up your life for... or is it?

Sometimes life's most unexpected harmonies create the sweetest songs.When Doris's husband suddenly goes'on a break'to sort out his life, she knows she must reel him back in – the alternative doesn't bear thinking about. But with no clue where he is, no calls being answered, and a pile of family obligations on her plate, Doris finds herself in a bind.Her biggest challenge? Finding a reliable nanny for her grandson Zack in just two days—a nearly impossible task given her son Robert's unlucky streak with caregivers. The perfect candidate must be good with kids, ready to start immediately, and willing to stick around all summer.Enter Kiran, a recently divorced woman with a knack for music, who seems almost too good to be true. But with time running out and Doris—Robert's usual backup—now off the grid, Robert has no choice but to take a chance on her.Will Kiran be the answer to their prayers or bring more complications to the mix?​​​​​​​Grab your copy today and return to Sunshine Bay, where friendship, love, and second chances prove that life's most beautiful melodies often emerge in the second half of life.

The BRAND NEW romantic comedy from MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh.This writer's retreat has a plot twist...Romantic comedy writer Amber Page is stuck in a rut.After her editor tells her she needs to'up the spice'in her books (literally Amber's worst nightmare...), she is at a crossroads with what to do with her career.When the opportunity arises to go on a writer's retreat at an exclusive château in the beautiful French Alps Amber reluctantly agrees, hoping a change of scenery will help with inspiration.But while she tries and fails to spice up her writing - with the unhelpful guidance of the eccentric romance writers at the château - she meets two leading men who cause her own real-life romantic comedy to unfold...A laugh-out-loud love triangle, forced proximity romantic comedy from million-copy bestseller Portia MacIntosh.Praise for Portia MacIntosh:'Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.'Shari Low'I laughed, I cried - I loved it.'Holly Martin'The queen of rom com!'Rebecca Raisin‘This book made me laugh and kept me turning the pages.'Mandy Baggot'A fun, fabulous 5 star rom com!'Sandy Barker'Loved the book, it's everything you expect from the force that is Portia! A must read'Rachel Dove'Fun and witty. Pure escapism!'Laura Carter'A heartwarming, fun story, perfect for several hours of pure escapism.'Jessica Redland

Curl up by the fire for this cosy winter romance from bestselling author Mandy BaggotThings aren't going well for travel writer Orla Bradbee.With Christmas fast approaching, her boss is insisting Orla must travel to a rural village in France to interview a man who doesn't speak.Saint-Chambéry is a picturesque French village nestled in the snow-capped mountains, but Jacques Barbier – gorgeous and brooding, yet a man of few words – makes it clear that Orla is wasting her time here.Orla can't deny that Jacques intrigues and infuriates her, but what is the mysterious Frenchman hiding exactly? And can she get close enough to uncover his secrets without risking her own heart?Escape to the beautiful French Alps with Mandy Baggot for a romantic, heartwarming story to get you through the cold winter months!'I am absolutely obsessed with this sweet story!... the setting was just so romantic! The perfect winter love story!'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I was totally transported to Saint-Chambery... Mandy Baggot at her finest, and this was a very entertaining and enjoyable book that I couldn't get enough of.'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'Another festive feast from Mandy Baggot... A great winter warmer.'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader ReviewPraise for Mandy Baggot:'Mandy Baggot at her best - equal measures heart, humour and romance. A must read.'Sandy Barker'A delightful escapist romance packed with... an utterly charming cast of characters.'Nina Kaye'Mandy Baggot just gets better and better!'Katie Ginger'Mandy Baggot is the queen of sexy, fun, Greek-set stories.'Isabelle Broom

Celebrate the joy of the festive season with “The Magic Of Christmas”, a fabulous anthology of short stories devoted to this most special time of year. There are stories for everyone, encapsulating the hope, joy and love of Christmas time. An array of best-selling authors will entertain and inspire you with their stories, including Alison Carter, Gabrielle Mullarkey, Leonora Francis, Liz Filleul and Val Bonsall. Romance, drama and, of course, as it's Christmas, family matters can be found in this special anthology. Published by DC Thomson, “The Magic Of Christmas” contains 18 feel-good stories that capture the true spirit of Christmas.

A BRAND NEW atmospheric, feel-good romantic read from Lisa Hobman's Scottish Highland series.Can people ever really change or are family ties always set to unravel?After inheriting Drumblair Castle over her older brother Kerr, Lady Olivia MacBain has had to forge a new life for herself far away from New York and her dream career in fashion. She fears her brother's bitterness has fractured their relationship to the point of no return and is still clearing away the devastation he left when he disappeared.Kerr's unexpected return and supposed change of heart raises eyebrows. He is now seeking forgiveness and to rebuild the bridges he previously wrecked, but can he be trusted, or is it all just smoke and mirrors?While her friends are settling down, Olivia patiently waits for childhood sweetheart Brodie to propose and wonders if she will ever get her happy ever after.Can Olivia find a happy future or are promises always made to be broken?Perfect for the fans of Alison Sherlock, Jessica Redland and Fay KeenanPraise for Lisa Hobman:'Involving and intriguing!'- Sue Moorcroft'Heart-warming and sometimes heart-wrenching journey of discovery'- Heidi Swain'I love it! - A feel-good, uplifting story of lost love and second chances...'- Holly Martin'I loved the book. It's a captivating story with a relatable heroine and beautifully vivid settings. A perfect holiday read!'- Darcie Boleyn'Simply gorgeous'- Jessica Redland'A really uplifting, feel-good read about hope and love that really did warm my heart.'- Kim Nash'A gorgeous, heart-warming romantic journey, reminds us to never give up on love...'- Lucy Coleman'You will fall in love with this story of fresh starts and mending broken hearts'- Mandy Baggot'Be prepared to fall in love over and over again.'- Nancy Barone'What a beautiful read'- Sarah Bennett

The BRAND NEW instalment in the Cornish Country Hospital series from top 20 bestseller Jo Bartlett. Perfect for fans of Grey's Anatomy and Doc Martin!A broken bond…Wendy Tyler's marriage ended when she discovered her ex-husband, Mike, had got his much younger new partner, Chloe, pregnant. Wendy's over Mike, but suddenly she fears her own daughters will find a new baby much more exciting that their old mum…A chance encounter…But when Wendy bumps into Chloe at St Piran's, it's clear something is troubling the fragile young woman. Wendy doesn't want to be sucked into Chloe and Mike's relationship, but she can't help worrying that Chloe needs someone to turn to.A lesson in love.And when Wendy realizes that Chloe is more fragile than any of them realised, she knows she has to step up. She might not love Mike anymore, but Chloe is about to join their family and Wendy can't just stand by. Sometimes life is hard, but the easiest lessons are built on a solid foundation of love.Another brilliantly emotional and uplifting read guarenteed to have you laughing and reaching for the tissues. If you love Doc Martin, you will love this! Perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Holly Martin and Heidi Swain.Praise for Jo Bartlett:'Stunning setting, wonderful characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett.'Bestselling author, Jessica Redland'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism.'Bestselling author, Helen J Rolfe'I was drawn in from the first word, I've laughed and cried, what a really lovely story'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'I would highly recommend this book for a bit of fantastic escapism and love conquering all.'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review'A heart-warming tale which I enjoyed reading very much.'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

A cat burglar extraordinaire trying to reform — and finally marry her sexy British billionaire — finds herself walking a tightrope when she takes on the security for a glamorous auction house, in this sparkling, sexy thriller by New York Times bestseller Suzanne Enoch.When Samantha Jellicoe, cat burglar and art thief extraordinaire (reformed!) is tapped to install last minute security for the auction of a priceless art collection, she leaps at the chance. Not only is it a great offer, but it will lead to future jobs, which are hard to find for a talented but notorious ex-thief. If there's one thing Sam knows, it's security— and how to get around it! Walking the straight and narrow (so she can marry her dreamy, aristocratic fiancé Richard Addison) is not going to be easy, and this case adds a whole new level of complications: the possible involvement of her interfering and equally skilled Dad, the auction house's liaison's mysterious background, as well as the hidden motives of her new staff means that Sam's burglar sack is full to the brim with extra baggage — and not the sparkly kind!Failure could mean the end of Sam's freedom, her relationship with Rick, and everything she's been working for, so it's all hands on deck for Team Sam, with a few twists, fireworks — literal and personal — and some great pizza, in a blowout that New York City's art scene will never forget!

A BRAND NEW romance from bestselling author of'It's Complicated'Camilla Isley. Perfect for fans of Sarah Adams, Christina Lauren and Abby Jimenez.An enemies to lovers, brother's best friend, forced proximity Christmas rom-com.Two sworn enemies, snowed in over Christmas with chemistry that will melt the ice!Nina Thompson has one Christmas wish: to avoid her brother's obnoxiously handsome best friend, Tristan, like the plague. From the moment he humiliated her as a teenager to their escalating revenge schemes, Nina and Tristan's relationship can only be defined as an all-out prank war! And there is yet to be a winner.But it just so happens the ghost of Christmas present has other ideas. When Tristan unexpectedly crashes her family's Christmas, Nina's dreams of a peaceful holiday vanish faster than Santa up a chimney. Determined to end their rivalry for good, she braces herself for one last prank-filled showdown.But when they find themselves snowed in, with no way of avoiding each other amongst the holiday festivities, they discover their heated exchanges have been masking a different kind of sizzle. Caught in a snow globe of holiday romance, they decide to let their fiery chemistry burn bright—but this is absolutely and unequivocally nothing more than a secret fling destined to melt with the snow, this is not a forever romance…Praise for Camilla Isley:‘This holiday rom-com had everything I could want in a holiday book, and then some'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Unputdownable, festive, hilarious, gorgeous and fun page turning book!'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘This is one of my quickest, most entertaining reads and an instant five-star rating without hesitation!'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘The chemistry between the characters was impeccable.'⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“He's a billionaire and so is she! This is no ordinary billionaire romance. It is a romcom full of wit, charm, sexual chemistry and brains.” Laura Carter'Sexy, funny, romantic and heartfelt - this book has it all - a must read.'Sandy Barker'A fast-paced, entertaining will-they-won't-they that kept me on tenterhooks to the end.'Phoebe MacLeod

After three years of being a widow, Amanda Thompson is ready to venture out into the world on her own. A chance meeting with Sébastien Durand leads to a day of exploring Paris, remembering her first visit and considering what the future might look like. Sébastien Durand is enchanted by the woman sitting alone at the café. When the opportunity presents, he offers himself as her tour guide. An afternoon leads to a day that becomes an evening falling to the magic of Paris's glittering lights. Can Amanda overcome her own fears and doubts and the objections of others for a second chance at love? Will fate bring two souls together to meet for the first time again?A Paris Walk is a seasoned romance about two people ready to take a risk of letting fate lead the way to love.

From USA Today bestselling author Sally Kilpatrick comes a touching laugh-out-loud story of ghosts of the past and hope for the future…Presley Cline turns heads and stops clocks. The prettiest girl in town, she ran off to Hollywood only to find Tinsel Town is full of the prettiest girls from hundreds of small towns—and their ghosts. Since Presley can commune with the dead, she would know. Not that she can tell anyone.Declan Anderson is dead tired of the funeral business. He has other dreams, modest they may be, but he's never been able to leave town like Presley did. He's burned out and stuck in a rut. Then Presley shows up with her cosmetology case.A few folks in the funeral home—one living, many dead—now know Presley's secret. Will the meddling of the dearly departed help both her and Dec to follow their own dreams? Or will long lost secrets and a slew of unmet dying wishes keep them from truly living?