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One Last Chance: A Second Chance Romance (One Day to Forever #3)
by Therese BeharrieOf all the charity events in all of Cape Town, Zoey Roux had to bump into her husband at this oneSix years ago, Zoey Roux secretly married her best friend Sawyer. But all that did was destroy the best relationship she’s ever had. They went their separate ways, but Zoey never could go through with a divorce. Seeing him again at her sister’s charity event is a shock, but also enlightening: no matter how much she still loves him, it’s time to let him go. Zoey was Sawyer Wilson’s first love. She broke his heart, but his feelings never died. Love was never their issue—only timing. Seeing her again is a shock: in a perfect world, she would run back into his arms. Instead, she’s asking for a divorce. But a lot can happen in twenty-four hours: old wounds can heal, first loves can be reunited. And a second chance might just lead to happily ever after.This book is approximately 74,000 wordsOne-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!
One Last Job (Orca Anchor)
by Sean RodmanMichael has been getting into trouble lately. As a consequence, his mom is making him look after his grandfather for the summer. The thing is, Gramps isn’t your average senior citizen: he’s a retired burglar with a lifetime of criminal knowledge. When a thief breaks into Gramps' apartment and steals a necklace with great sentimental value, the unlikely pair team up, combining old-school planning and modern tech to track down the necklace—and try to steal it back. This high-interest Orca Anchor title is written specifically for teens reading below a grade 2.0 level. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
One Last Shot
by Betty CayouetteFrom the creator of viral TikTok account Betty's Book List, a debut romance about a supermodel and a photographer with a past marriage pact who meet again ten years later on a photoshoot in Cinque Terre, Italy.From the moment Emerson and Theo met as teenagers, they were inseparable. But just when they finally expressed their feelings to one another, they were torn apart.Now, supermodel Emerson is nearing her twenty-eighth birthday, and she’s tired of looking for love in all the wrong places. When the calendar reminder for the marriage pact she and Theo made as teens goes off on her phone, she realizes this is it—her chance to rekindle the only romance that ever really made sense. Emerson convinces her grumpy agent to book her as the face of the fashion campaign that Theo, now a fashion photographer, is shooting. The good news: the campaign is being shot in ridiculously romantic Cinque Terre, Italy. The bad news? Theo might not be as happy to see her as she'd hoped.The two embark on a four-day campaign that tests not only their feelings, but their ability to keep their hands off one another. But as roadblock after roadblock keeps them apart, Emerson starts to wonder: will this photoshoot be the key to getting one last shot at love, or will it be a final goodbye?
One Last Stop
by Casey McQuistonFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue comes a new romantic comedy that will stop readers in their tracks... <P><P>For cynical twenty-three-year-old August, moving to New York City is supposed to prove her right: that things like magic and cinematic love stories don’t exist, and the only smart way to go through life is alone. She can’t imagine how waiting tables at a 24-hour pancake diner and moving in with too many weird roommates could possibly change that. And there’s certainly no chance of her subway commute being anything more than a daily trudge through boredom and electrical failures. <p><p>But then, there’s this gorgeous girl on the train. Jane. Dazzling, charming, mysterious, impossible Jane. Jane with her rough edges and swoopy hair and soft smile, showing up in a leather jacket to save August’s day when she needed it most. August’s subway crush becomes the best part of her day, but pretty soon, she discovers there’s one big problem: Jane doesn’t just look like an old school punk rocker. She’s literally displaced in time from the 1970s, and August is going to have to use everything she tried to leave in her own past to help her. Maybe it’s time to start believing in some things, after all. <p><p>Casey McQuiston’s One Last Stop is a magical, sexy, big-hearted romance where the impossible becomes possible as August does everything in her power to save the girl lost in time. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
One Last Summer
by Kate SpencerFrom the cohost of the award-winning Forever35 podcast comes a dreamy, laugh-out-loud summer romance that asks: What do you do when the life you've planned isn't what you've dreamed? Clara Millen&’s life is spiraling out of control: her dream job is a nightmare, she&’s resoundingly single, and it&’s been years since she&’s taken some time off. Thankfully, the last problem she can fix—this year she&’ll join her friends on their annual summer vacation to their beloved childhood sleepover camp for a much-needed escape. But when Clara arrives at Pine Lake Camp, she faces yet another unwelcome change: the owners are retiring and selling the property. The news turns her plans for revelry into a night of reminiscing . . . and prompts a surprise heart-to-heart between Clara and Mack, her old camp nemesis and constant competitor, who's still just as annoying (and annoyingly handsome). Soon the campfires aren't all that's throwing off sparks. And when one wildly passionate night turns into two (then too many to count!), Clara begins to wonder if she and Mack could have a future together. But when Clara's boss finally offers her everything she's worked so hard for, Clara will need to decide if the life she's always wanted is the life that makes her feel truly alive.
One Last Thing Before I Go
by Jonathan TropperFor fans of David Nicholls, a brilliantly funny and touching new novel from the bestselling author of HOW TO TALK TO A WIDOWER, selected for the Richard and Judy Book Club.Meet Silver. Forty-four, divorced and living alone. His once celebrated music career is now a faded memory and his ex-wife is about to marry another man. The only good thing in Silver's life is his Princeton-bound teenage daughter, Casey - and she would probably say the exact opposite about him. So in Silver's opinion, things could be going better ... a lot better.Then Casey drops a bombshell: she's pregnant. Yes, it was her first time, and, no, she hasn't told her mom. Silver knows things have got to change, and when he discovers he has a fatal heart condition that means he could drop dead at any minute, he decides it's time to make a list:1. Be a better father2. Be a better man3. Fall in love4. DieBut the question is, can Silver rebuild his life, regain the respect of his family, and be there for Casey when she needs him most, or has he left it all too late?
One Leg Too Few
by William CookOne Leg Too Few will feature an extensive range of fresh interviews, previously unpublished archive material and a wealth of information about the most creative (and explosive) double act that British comedy has ever produced.One Leg Too Few is a book about an extraordinary relationship: a friendship, a partnership - almost, at times, a marriage. Like a lot of marriages it ended badly, but for nearly 20 years, between the first date and the inevitable divorce, Peter Cook and Dudley Moore were the funniest thing on three continents.One Leg Too Few is the story of that relationship, and the comedy that came from it.
One Little Thing: A Magnolia Beach Novella
by Kimberly LangEven though her family moved away in disgrace after her father's affair, Sophie Cooper knows that her childhood home in Magnolia Beach is the right place to open her bed and breakfast on the water--especially if it means she can watch the handsome local walk his dog on the beach every morning... <P><P>Quinn Haslett's greatest regret has always been exposing the affair between Sophie Cooper's father and their high school physics teacher--not that she ever knew who spilled the beans. When he sees Sophie again, the guilt comes rushing back, but it doesn't stop him from wanting to see if the sparks flying between them could lead to something more. But with a such a big secret lying in wait, it's only a matter of time before their newly ignited relationship goes up in smoke... Includes an exclusive preview of the next Magnolia Beach novel, Everything at Last. Praise for Something to Prove "A heart-warming story about a bad girl returning to her small home town, finding romance, and discovering that you can go home again. Loved it!"--New York Times bestselling author Linda Howard
One Lucky Cat! (Step into Reading)
by Random HouseThis Step 2 Step into Reading levelled reader retells the story of Garfield—arriving in theaters May 24, 2024!Garfield comes to the big screen in an all-new animated film that features Chris Pratt as the voice of everyone&’s favorite lasagna-loving cat. This Step 2 Step into Reading levelled reader is sure to thrill children ages 4 to 6.Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
One Lucky Christmas
by Regina BrownellCan a blind date finally lead to true love? Bookshop owner Kasey wishes her mother could accept her for who she is and would stop trying to run her life. Kasey has already gone on a string of blind dates—with everyone from an underwear model to a guy whose greatest talent was burping the alphabet. As Christmas draws closer, she finds herself on another date expecting yet another disaster. But Tobias takes her by surprise and Kasey finally believes she might have hit the jackpot. Could he be the one? And will she get the Christmas she&’s always dreamed of, or will it all come crashing down? &“A lovely feel-good Christmas read to curl up on the sofa and enjoy!&” —Amazon review, five stars &“Just loved everything about this book and can't fault it in any way at all.&” —Amazon review, five stars &“My favourite Christmas read.&” —Amazon reviewer, five stars
One Mad Night
by Julia LondonA delightful new contemporary romance novella from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julia London. One winter's night a blizzard sweeps across the country, demonstrating that fate can change the course of lives in an instant...and fate has got a sense of humor. Chelsea Crawford and Ian Rafferty are high profile ad execs in cutthroat competition for a client. When a major winter storm puts New York City on lockdown, the two rivals have to make it through the night together-oh, the many ways in which opposites attract...
One Magic Christmas
by Ann DeFeeFeel the magic of the holidays in this classic story of reunited love by Ann DeFee, previously published in the anthology The Perfect Tree.Around Christmas, Honey Campbell is definitely a bit of a Scrooge. And she knows exactly why she can’t jingle her bells and deck her halls—on a cold Christmas Day when she was seventeen, she lost the only man she’s ever loved…and it was all her fault. Her betrayal might be in the past, but her guilt is ruining the present.When Honey’s invited to spend the holidays skiing in New Hampshire, it seems like the perfect way to avoid Christmas—until she finds herself stranded in a snowstorm. With help from a Santa look-alike, she finds safety at the Magic Tree Farm. But to her surprise, the owner is her ex-husband, Matt De Luca—the man she never stopped loving! Just as surprising, Matt’s now guardian to three kids. The homey environment is everything Honey thought she didn’t need. Can a miracle at Magic Tree Farm help her find forgiveness and rekindle a long-lost love?
One-Man Band (Junie B. Jones #22)
by Barbara ParkGo Room One! It's time for the first-grade kickball tournament! Only, here's the problem. Junie B. has hurt her big piggy toe and she can't play on the team. So, now what? She definitely doesn't want to be a cheerleader. But wait! Maybe she could be in Sheldon's halftime show! Then all eyes would be on her! And she would be the star! Hurray! Hurray! Junie B. . . . in the spotlight. What could possibly go wrong?
One-Man Woman
by Carole MortimerIt didn't add up!Ellie was only interested in one-to-one relationships, so, as rakishly handsome as he was, Daniel Thackery wasn't her kind of man. But she had to keep him talking: he certainly seemed to be up to no good and-even more importantly-he knew the whereabouts of her sister's estranged husband.Ellie's persistence seemed to encourage Daniel to think that she could yet be persuaded to join his harem. Ellie was having none of it, until Daniel's determination made her realize she had put two and two together-to make five!"Carole Mortimer delivers quality romance."-Romantic Times
One Match Fire
by Lissa LindenA sexy, summer camp-set reunion romance from debut author Lissa LindenWhen Amy left her beloved summer camp, heartbroken and ashamed, she swore she’d never return. Twelve years later, she’s desperate to unearth the person she was before turning into a workaholic. When her old camp advertises for a new director, Amy leaps at the chance to start over—only to find herself face-to-face with the very guy who broke her heart. Paul hasn’t forgotten kissing Amy beneath a shooting star, or how she bolted from camp without saying goodbye. When she shows up to take the job he never thought he’d leave, Paul can hardly believe his luck. Amy is now a woman with killer curves and a sexual appetite to match. With serious vibes between them, and him nearly dead from the celibacy of life at camp, they strike a deal for a few days of sexy fun in the wilderness.But when feelings that started long ago enter the mix and it becomes clear Amy will only trust him with her body—not her heart—Paul desperately wants to break through the armor she’s built to protect herself. And although Amy knows there’s something special about the way she reacts to Paul, something beyond skin on skin, the stakes are high enough to scare her.With a past like theirs, they’ll either ignite a future…or burn out for good.This book is approximately 78,000 wordsOne-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!Edited by Kerri Buckley
One Month of You
by Suzanne EwartIf you knew how it would end, could you find the courage to begin?When Alec asks Jess out, she knows it won't work. He may be charming and handsome, but Jess has rules. And the first? Don't fall in love. Jess has inherited Huntington's disease from the mother that she cares for. Falling in love would mean condemning someone to the heartbreak that she feels every day. Jess has learnt to keep everyone and everything at arm's length, but Alec is determined to break down her barriers. When she finally tells him why they have no future together, he proposes that they forget the future and live for the moment - for just one month. But as Jess begins to fall for Alec, she knows she has to end it. It's better that he is hurt now rather than heartbroken later, isn't it? An emotional, poignant but ultimately uplifting love story from the winner of the EHarmony Write Your Own Love Story Competition. Perfect for fans of The Man Who Didn't Call, In Five Years and PS I Love You.
One Month with the Magnate (Black Gold Billionaires #2099)
by Michelle CelmerSelf-made Western Oil CFO Emilio Suarez is one of the richest men in Texas. And it's time to reap his reward when Izzie Winthrop-the woman who dumped him when he was just a maid's son-shows up on his doorstep. Now, the poor little rich girl needs his help, and he's ready to turn the tables.Widowed, broke and accused of embezzlement, his beautiful ex is desperate enough to become his maid for a month. Time enough for Emilio to exact his revenge-or to reignite the explosive feelings he thought he'd left behind?
One More for Christmas: A Novel (Hq Audio Ser.)
by Sarah Morgan“Readers will be delighted.” —Publishers Weekly starred review on One More for ChristmasFrom the USA TODAY bestselling author of The Christmas Sisters and A Wedding in December comes this sparkling tale of Christmas redemption…For sisters Samantha and Ella Mitchell, Christmas is their most precious time of the year. But this year, they’ll be buying presents for the most unexpected guest of all—their mother. It’s been five years since they last saw each other. But when their mom calls out of the blue, Samantha and Ella cautiously agree to spend Christmas all together in the beautiful Scottish Highlands…Gayle Mitchell is at the top of her career, but her success has come at a price—her relationship with her daughters. Her tough-love approach to parenting was designed to make them stronger, but instead managed to push them away…until a brush with her own mortality forces Gayle to make amends.As the snowflakes fall on their first family celebration in years, the Mitchell women must learn that sometimes facing up to the past is all you need to heal your heart…
One More Night
by Brenda JacksonOne night is never enough…One Night with the Wealthy Rancher by New York Times bestselling author Brenda JacksonSeven years ago, young cop Darius Franklin saved Summer Martindale from a violent situation. They shared one passionate night before she walked away. Now the wealthy rancher provides security at a women’s shelter, and Summer is the new social worker. Darius is suspicious of why she’s suddenly in his part of Texas. But when Summer’s life is once again threatened, he can protect her only if he stays very close…FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Full Court Seduction by Synithia WilliamsConservationist Danielle Stewart shared a sizzling night with Jacobe Jenkins back in college. Next day, he left for the NBA draft. Now chance has reunited them, and Danielle sees a perfect way to promote her favorite cause. Supporting Danielle’s conservation efforts could improve Jacobe’s bad-boy image—and give him a second chance with the woman he’s never forgotten. But lasting love takes more than a trick shot.Previously published as One Night with the Wealthy Rancher and Full Court Seduction
One More Summer
by Liz FlahertyGrace has taken care of her widowed father her entire adult life and the ornery old goat has finally died. She has no job, no skills and very little money, and has heard her father's prediction that no decent man would ever want her so often she accepts it as fact.But she does have a big old house on Lawyers Row in Peacock, Tennessee. She opens a rooming house and quickly gathers a motley crew of tenants: Promise, Grace's best friend since kindergarten, who's fighting cancer; Maxie, an aging soap opera actress who hasn't lost her flair for the dramatic; Jonah, a sweet, gullible old man with a crush on Maxie.And Dillon, Grace's brother's best friend, who stood her up on the night of her senior prom and has regretted it ever since. Dillon rents Grace's guest house for the summer and hopes to make up for lost time and past hurts-but first, he'll have to convince Grace that she's worth loving...88,000 words
One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories
by B. J. NovakNew York Times Bestseller A startlingly original debut from the actor, writer, director, and executive producer hailed as &“a gifted observer of the human condition and a very funny writer capable of winning that rare thing: unselfconscious, insuppressible laughter&” (The Washington Post). A boy wins a $100,000 prize in a box of Frosted Flakes—only to discover that claiming the winnings might unravel his family. A woman sets out to seduce motivational speaker Tony Robbins—turning for help to the famed motivator himself. A new arrival in Heaven, overwhelmed with options, procrastinates over a long-ago promise to visit his grandmother. We meet Sophia, the first artificially intelligent being capable of love, who falls for a man who might not be ready for it himself; a vengeance-minded hare, obsessed with scoring a rematch against the tortoise who ruined his life; and post-college friends who try to figure out how to host an intervention in the era of Facebook. Along the way, we learn why wearing a red T-shirt every day is the key to finding love, how February got its name, and why the stock market is sometimes just . . . down. Finding inspiration in questions from the nature of perfection to the icing on carrot cake, One More Thing has at its heart the most human of phenomena: love, fear, hope, ambition, and the inner stirring for the one elusive element just that might make a person complete. Across a dazzling range of subjects, themes, tones, and narrative voices, the many pieces in this collection are like nothing else, but they have one thing in common: they share the playful humor, deep heart, sharp eye, inquisitive mind, and altogether electrifying spirit of a writer with a fierce devotion to the entertainment of the reader.
One Night . . . Nine-Month Scandal
by Sarah Morgan“Exotic locales, steamy sex scenes and a billionaire hero to die for”—you’ll find them all in this charming romance from the USA Today–bestselling author (RT Book Reviews, 4 1/2 stars).She sold the Zagorakis diamond . . . but he’ll buy her back!A bright red, sleek Ferrari in the English village of Little Molting was always going to create a stir—but for schoolteacher Kelly Jenkins it only means one thing. Her ex, Alekos Zagorakis, has stormed back into her life the way he left it: completely on his own terms.Four years ago Kelly stood, bouquet in hand, realizing that her gorgeous Greek groom wasn’t walking down the aisle to meet her. Now he’s come back to claim what’s rightfully his—and that includes one night with Kelly . . . with a nine-month consequence!“A delightfully witty and sizzling hot contemporary romance. I absolutely loved it!” —Romance Junkies
One Night at the Call Center: A Novel
by Chetan BhagatPress 1 for technical support. Press 2 for broken hearts.Press 3 if your life has totally crashed. . . . Six friends work nights at a call center in India, providing technical support for a major U.S. appliance corporation. Skilled in patience-and accent management-they help American consumers keep their lives running. Yet behind the headsets, everybody's heart is on the line. Shyam (Sam to his callers) has lost his self-confidence after being dumped by the girl who just so happens to be sitting next to him. Priyanka's domineering mother has arranged for her daughter's upscale marriage to an Indian man in Seattle. Esha longs to be a model but discovers it's a horizontal romp to the runway. Lost, dissatisfied Vroom has high ideals, but compromises them by talking on the phone to idiots each night. Traditional Radhika has just found out that her husband is sleeping with his secretary. And Military Uncle (nobody knows his real name) sits alone working the online chat. They all try to make it through their shifts-and maintain their sanity-under the eagle eye of a boss whose ego rivals his incompetence. But tonight is no ordinary night. Tonight is Thanksgiving in America: Appliances are going haywire, and the phones are ringing off their hooks. Then one call, from one very special caller, changes everything.Chetan Bhagat's delicious romantic comedy takes us inside the world of the international call center, where cultural cross-wires come together with perfect pathos, hilarity, and spice.From the Trade Paperback edition.
One Night Before Christmas
by Catherine LeighShe wants the man...Carly Underbrook loves the holiday season; to her it's always been more about giving than receiving. Only, Carly meets Jonah St. John at a party and decides that this year she does want a present-a tall, handsome tycoon...gift-wrapped!And the mistletoe!But Carly falls into his bed not realizing that for Jonah Christmas is more about money than mistletoe. She can't fall in love with Montana's own modern version of Scrooge...can she? Keeping her distance isn't easy, however, especially after Carly learns that Santa's brought her a little something extra this year...she's having Jonah's baby!A heartwarming, emotional tale full of seasonal sizzle and spice!
One Night in His Arms
by Penny JordanShe'd break his self-control!Still shamed by her teenage infatuation with Ranulf Carrington, Sylvie knew it was important that he understand they were now meeting on equal terms. She would do her utmost to play it cool and distant-his cruel words at their last meeting had crushed the youthful passion out of her-so that all they shared now was a purely business relationship!Everything was different, yet nothing had changed-Sylvie's body still ached for his. Maybe Ran would never come to love her, but still she knew she'd do almost anything for just one night in his arms....