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Can't Find My Way Home
by Carlene ThompsonA woman returns to her Chesapeake Bay hometown to face the demons of her past in this romantic suspense novel—&“an excellent read&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Twelve-year-old Brynn Wilder and her brother Mark receive a traumatic double shock when their father is found dead in the woods—and then identified as Maryland&’s notorious Genessa Point Killer. Eighteen years later, the emotional scars still haven&’t healed for the Wilder family, and now Mark is back in Genessa Point to clear his father&’s name. Though Brynn swore she&’d never return, a series of cryptic phone messages suggest that her brother needs her. Then Mark suddenly goes missing, and Brynn must turn to Genessa Point&’s new Sheriff, Garret Dane, for help. Brynn has good reason not to trust the Dane family—after all, it was Garret&’s father who convinced the town of her own father&’s guilt. But as they work together to find Mark, Brynn and Garret discover that deadly danger still lurks in Genessa Point. And uncovering the truth of the past may also lead them to a future together.
Can't Forget Him
by Cara WestReunited Texas men are unforgettable… Texas Turnabout Megan Grant left Texas vowing to put Nate Kittridge out of her mind and out of her heart. For too many years she'd watched from the sidelines as her big brother's best friend dated and flirted with older, more beautiful girls. Now Megan is coming home—but not to Nate. She's over her childhood crush. Too bad that Nate's only now beginning to recognize his feelings for Megan. Too late, she tells him. She's no longer the little tomboy who'd idolized him. So why does her heart beat faster every time he's around? Why is the secret she's keeping from him so difficult to reveal? And why does she care that her parents—who've always considered Nate one of their own—disapprove of him as a son-in-law? Reunited. First love…Last Love
Can't Forget You (Risking It All #3)
by Rachel Lacey"Rachel Lacey is a sure-fire star." --- Lori Wilde, New York Times bestselling author YOU NEVER FORGET YOUR FIRST LOVE Jessica Flynn can't wait to buy up that patch of unspoiled North Carolina woodland next door and expand her spa. What could be more sensuous than a hot-tub soak under the stars? Jessica would love to bask in the romantic view herself-but first she needs to find the right man to join her in this fantasy. Back in high school, she thought that was the dark and brooding Mark Dalton. But then he left to join the Special Forces, and when he returned to town, it felt like their teenage love affair had never even happened.Mark Dalton has his eye on the same property for his own business. Yet there's something he wants to have even more. Because Jessica is sweeter than he remembered, and he's finding it hard to resist his attraction to the competition. When they finally find themselves alone, deep in the forest, nature can't help but run a little wild. But if she ever finds out what he's been hiding all these years, she may never forgive him... Risking it All series: Run to You Crazy for You Can't Forget You
Can't Get Enough: A Humorous & Action-Packed Fantasy Romance Story (Dragon Kin)
by G.A. AikenVisit the world of New York Timesbestselling author G.A. Aiken&’s Dragon Kin series in this hilarious and thrilling companion story that&’s not to be missed! Also the author of The Blacksmith Queen, Aiken combines zany humor, unparalleled world-building, and unconventional love in her captivating and unforgettable series. Renowned for his fighting prowess, Ailean the Wicked has a new conquest in mind—the gorgeous dragoness Shalin the Innocent. While he&’s saving her from her enemies, he plans to prove that even in human form a bad-boy dragon can show a girl a good time that&’s truly off the scale . . . Originally published inEverlasting Bad Boys.&“Fans of Aiken&’s Dragon Kin romantic fantasy series will not be disappointed…A tale filled with Aiken&’s trademark over-the-top humor, outrageous situations, and exhilarating action scenes.&” —Publishers Weekly on Bring the Heat &“This potent story mix is wacky and fun-filled, with plenty of humor and blood-thirsty action.&” —RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars on Feel the Burn &“This tale should definitely please fans of sexy shape-shifters and epic sagas."—Booklist on About a Dragon
Can't Get Over You
by Shirley JumpTravel back to the loveswept world of Fortune's Island with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shirley Jump. His voice pierced the darkest corners of her heart. Waitress Jillian Matheson needs a life makeover. The first thing on her "Get it Together" to-do list is breaking up with her fiancé, Zach Gifford, a struggling rocker who refuses to grow up. With Zach on the sidelines, Jillian pursues the dream career she's secretly craved for decades and finds romance in the arms of a hot, mysterious visitor on Fortune's Island. There's just one kink in her plans. Zach's band has a regular gig at The Love Shack where she works. And, she can't deny the effect of his velvet-cloaked voice, a voice that can still reach places she no longer allows his hands to touch. She's the only song he ever wanted to sing. Zach thought he had everything figured out--a music career on the edge of a breakthrough and a gorgeous fiancé--until Jillian left her engagement ring on his amp one night and walked out of his life. He is sure that he can get her to remember their shared passion and realize that they belong together, until a new man enters the picture and begins to sway Jillian's heart. Is it ever too late for true love? Just as Zach begins to break down Jillian's walls of resistance, a dark secret from his past comes to light and threatens to ruin their second chance at love. With shattered trust pushing them farther away from each other than ever before, can these two wounded hearts find their way back to each other before the last song?
Can't Go Back
by Marie MeyerIn Across the Distance we heard from Jillian, now its time to hear Griffin's side of the story... "I could not put it down . . . Loved it!" --Jen McLaughlin, New York Times bestselling author on Across the DistanceWhen Jillian moved next door, she refused to get out of the car. I climbed into the backseat beside her and promised to never leave her. Now, I'm driving her a thousand miles away, so she can leave me. She has to go. What else would she do? Follow me and my band from one cheap bar to another, get hit on by sleazy promoters? Because Jillian would definitely get hit on. She's the most gorgeous, talented girl I've ever known, and she doesn't even see it. This scholarship gives Jillian the chance to study at the best design school in the country. It's what she's always wanted. I won't stand in the way of her dreams, no matter how much it hurts to watch her go. I just wish she wasn't leaving without knowing the truth . . .
Can't Hardly Breathe
by Gena ShowalterNew York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter returns with an irresistible Original Heartbreakers story about a woman who's never felt desired and the man who wants her more than air to breathe... Bullied in high school, Dorothea Mathis's past is full of memories she'd rather forget. But there's one she can't seem to shake-her long-standing crush on former army ranger Daniel Porter. Now that the sexy bad boy has started using her inn as his personal playground, she should kick him out...but his every heated glance makes her want to join him instead. Daniel returned to Strawberry Valley, Oklahoma, to care for his ailing father and burn off a little steam with no strings attached. Though he craves curvy Dorothea night and day, he's as marred by his past as she is by hers. The more he desires her, the more he fears losing her. But every sizzling encounter leaves him desperate for more, and soon Daniel must make a choice: take a chance on love or walk away forever.
Can't Help Falling: A Novel (Forever Yours #2)
by Cara BastoneThe more you resist,the deeper you’ll fallSerafine St. Romain doesn’t need her psychic powers to know she’s no longer in Tyler Leshuski’s good graces. True, she did tear him to pieces when he asked her out, accusing him of being shallow and selfish. Despite the energy crackling between them, the gorgeous sports writer is a no-strings, no-kids kind of guy. And Serafine, raised in the foster system, intends to be a foster parent herself. She won’t compromise that dream, even for a man as annoyingly appealing as Tyler.In a simpler world, Tyler would already have gotten Serafine out of his system. For him, women equal fun. Not this kind of bone-deep, disconcerting desire. Life gets even more complicated when he becomes the guardian of his much younger sister. Suddenly, he’s way out of his depth. Serafine’s the only person who can connect with Kylie. He can’t jeopardize that for a fling.But maybe…just maybe…he’s finally ready to risk everything on forever.
Can't Help Falling: A Novel
by Kara IsaacA funny, heartfelt romance about how an antique shop, a wardrobe, and a mysterious tea cup bring two C.S. Lewis fans together in a snowy and picturesque Oxford, England.Emelia Mason has spent her career finding the dirt on the rich and famous. But deep down past this fearless tabloid-reporter façade, there's a nerdy Narnia-obsessed girl who still can't resist climbing into wardrobes to check for the magical land on the other side. When a story she writes produces tragic results, she flees to Oxford, England--home to C.S. Lewis--to try and make amends for the damage she has caused. Peter Carlisle was on his way to become one of Great Britain's best rowers--until he injured his shoulder and lost his chance at glory. He's determined to fight his way back to the top even if it means risking permanent disability to do so. It's the only way he can find his way past failing the one person who never stopped believing in his Olympic dream. When Peter and Emelia cross paths on her first night in Oxford, the attraction is instant and they find common ground in their shared love of Narnia. But can the lessons from a fantasyland be enough to hold them together when secrets of the real world threaten to tear them apart? Cobblestone streets, an aristocratic estate, and an antique shop with curious a wardrobe bring the world of Narnia to life in Kara Isaac's inspiring and romantic story about second chances.
Can't Help Falling in Love (Rock'n'Rolla Hotel Series #2)
by Cheryl HarperThe staff of Cheryl Harper's Elvis-themed Rock'n'Rolla Hotel are back with a funny, fresh romance that goes undercover—under the covers!As a former Marine, hotel manager Tony Ortega has plenty of experience assessing threats, and the hotel's newest guest, Randa Whitmore, is a code red. Tall, blonde, and with legs for miles, she may look like his every fantasy, but he knows she's not really visiting for the famed Elvis Week. Though dangerously drawn to his new guest, Tony will do anything to protect his job . . . especially if it means sleeping with the enemy. Business strategist Randa Whitmore never meant to be undercover in Memphis. In August. Sweating her expensive spa treatments away. But snagging another perfect hotel location for her father's empire means using all the tricks in her designer arsenal. And even though the sexy, tattooed manager seems oblivious to her charms, Randa's prepared to bring out the big guns—just so long as she can stay objective and out of Tony's muscled arms. After all, it's just business, right?
Can't Help Falling in Love & Hunka Hunka Burnin' Love
by Wendy EtheringtonThe Kimballs of Baxter, Georgia, are setting hearts on fire!Can't Help Falling in Love by Wendy Etherington Only fools rush in?Skyler Kimball has actively avoided daredevil men her whole life, and even secretly appreciated her overprotective brothers' meddling to keep them at bay. But when sexy Cajun firefighter Jack Tesson moves into town, Skyler may have to rethink her position on risks and take a chance on Jaclk...jf she can get her brothers to back down, that is!Hunka Hunka Burnin' Love by Wendy Etherington She has him all shook up!Interior designer Monica O'Malley is used to men falling at her designer-shoe-clad feet. So what gives with stuffy fire chief Ben Kimball's aloof attitude? She's been trying her flirtatious best to get his attention while remodeling the town firehouse, but to no avail. Thinking her outrageous reputation is to blame, she tries a more buttoned-down approach-hoping she'll be unbuttoning with Ben sooner or later....
Can't Help Myself: Lessons & Confessions from a Modern Advice Columnist
by Meredith GoldsteinA disarmingly honest memoir about giving advice when you're not sure what you're doing yourself, by the woman behind The Boston Globe's Love Letters column. <P><P>Every day, Boston Globe advice columnist Meredith Goldstein takes on the relationship problems of thousands of dedicated readers. They look to her for wisdom on all matters of the heart- how to cope with dating fatigue and infidelity, work romances, tired marriages, true love, and true loss. In her column, she has it all figured out, but in her real life she is a lot less certain.<P> Whether it's her own reservations about the traditional path of marriage and family, her difficulty finding someone she truly connects with, or the evolution of her friendships as her friends start to have their own families, Meredith finds herself looking for insight, just like her readers. As she searches for responses to their concerns, she's surprised to discover answers to her own. But it's after her mother is diagnosed with cancer that she truly realizes how special her Love Letters community is, how this column has enriched her life as much, if not more than, it has for its readers. <P>CAN'T HELP MYSELF is the extraordinary (and often hilarious) story of a single woman navigating her mercurial love life, and a moving and poignant portrait of an amazing community of big-hearted, love-seeking allies.
Can't Hide Love (Richardson Sisters #4)
by Cheris HodgesNo matter what, the four very different Richardson sisters always uphold their family&’s reputation and legacy—a historic bed-and-breakfast in Charleston, South Carolina. But romance that one sister never saw coming will up-end all their expectations . . . She's the responsible sister, making sacrifices to run the family&’s treasured B&B. But for once, Alexandria Richardson decides to take a vacation—a singles&’ cruise, where she throws caution to the wind. And the handsome stranger she meets is just what she needs to make every moment sizzle—for all seven wildly sexy days. Energized and refreshed, Alex returns home—only to discover her holiday hottie is also the renowned architect tapped for the B&B&’s major renovation project. How is she supposed to manage a business—and an all-consuming desire? Wesley Prescott knows how easy it is to put success above everything else. And he has a lot riding on the prestigious Richardson deal—and on working smoothly with the suddenly serious, buttoned-down Alex. But he can&’t resist teasing out the daring, adventurous—and lovable—woman he knows she truly is. Will mixing business with way more than pleasure convince them both that this is one fling that won&’t be so easily flung? . . .
Can't Hold Back
by Serena BellIn this tender military romance from the bestselling author of Hold on Tight--perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery--a war-shattered veteran gets a second chance at love with the one that got away. No girl can resist a man in uniform--especially if that man is Nate Riordan. But after an injury in the line of duty leaves Nate broken, body and soul, the soldier finds himself addicted to his pain meds, with no place to call home. Desperate for an escape, Nate reluctantly accepts a friend's invitation to a new veterans' retreat. Expecting a little R&R, Nate is shocked when the sight of his physical therapist opens up another old wound: heartbreak. Years ago, Alia Drake fell hard for Nate, but never made her move. Instead, she set up her sister with the sexy, confident military man, a foolish decision that continues to haunt all three of them. Now, with Nate as her patient, she can make things right--even if it means getting too close for comfort. A healing touch and a little honesty work wonders, fueling a physical intimacy that crosses professional boundaries. This time, with desire in the air once more, Alia won't hold anything back.Praise for Can't Hold Back"Can't Hold Back is a lovely story of second chances and new beginnings. Wounds that go deeper than physical pain are the most difficult to heal."--New York Times bestselling author Kathy Clark "With deceit and forgiveness, pain and addiction, healing and a second chance at love, Can't Hold Back has it all. You do not want to miss this sexy story of a soldier coming home."--Wendy S. Marcus, award-winning author of All I Need Is You"This sweet story is full of physical and emotional healing."--Publishers Weekly"Sweet, realistic and sexy as hell . . . I inhaled this book on a wet Sunday afternoon, and it was time well spent! Serena Bell writes some seriously smart, funny and sexy stories. They always hit you right in the gut."--I Love Romantic Fiction"Can't Hold Back is a wonderful example of great writing, careful weaving of emotions and reality into a special situation, and, of course, great, passionate and sexy romance. Grab this second-chance romance today."--The Book Hammock (4 1/2 stars) "By the end of the book you love not only Nate, but also Alia. Serena Bell did a fabulous job with this novel."--Sam's Ramblings"Romance could do with a bit of examination of the problematic aspects of the female-as-caretaker role. Which is why, perhaps, I so enjoyed Serena Bell's latest contemporary romance."--Romance Novels for Feminists Praise for Serena Bell's first Returning Home novel, Hold on Tight "Sweet, sexy, and real . . . In Hold on Tight, Serena Bell has written a beautiful story about a wounded soldier and the woman strong enough to love him."--Jessica Scott, USA Today bestselling author of Because of You "Hold on Tight is intensely sensual, with three-dimensional characters and a romance worth rooting for. Serena Bell is a master of sumptuous realism."--Cara McKenna, author of Hard Time "The authenticity of their story is resounding. This isn't a story of instant love, but of an uphill battle and determination, of making decisions, and of living in the here and now."--Heroes and Heartbreakers Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Can't Hurry Love: Includes a bonus novella (Sunshine Valley #1)
by Melinda CurtisFrom a USA Today bestselling author comes a heartwarming romance about a city girl who finds herself widowed in a quirky small town and the new target of the town's relentless matchmaking Widows Club. Head-over-heels in love, Lola Williams gave up everything to marry Randy, including a promising career in New York City. Now, after one year of marriage and one year of widowhood, Lola finds herself stranded in Sunshine, Colorado, reeling from the revelation that Randy had secrets she never could have imagined. She swears she's done with love forever but the matchmaking ladies of the Sunshine Valley Widows Club have different plans...Sheriff Drew Taylor also knows what it feels like to be unlucky in love. So when Lola comes to him for help uncovering Randy's hidden life, Drew finds himself saying yes against his better judgment - especially with the Widows Club eyeing them both. Soon enough, Lola is upending Drew's peaceful, predictable world...and he kind of likes it! But will this big-city girl ever give her heart to a small-town guy again? Includes the bonus novella "Kiss Me in Sweetwater Springs" by Annie Rains!
Can't Hurry Love (Crooked Creek Ranch #2)
by Molly O'KeefeFrom award-winning author Molly O'Keefe comes a wonderfully written contemporary romance about second chances at life and at love. Victoria Baker, the penniless widow of a disgraced financier, is ready to stand up, be counted, and make a new life for herself and her beloved son in Texas. She's taking over Crooked Creek ranch, her birthright, and turning it into something special. All that stands in her way is Eli Turnbull, a rugged, too-handsome cowboy who wants the land just as badly. If Victoria wants a fight, Eli will give her one. He's devoted his life to Crooked Creek, and he's not about to let some pampered city girl--even one as brave and beautiful as Victoria--turn it into some silly spa. But Victoria's and Eli's burning anger and frustration only fuel heat of another kind: uncontrollable passion. And soon they each realize that the person standing in their way is the one they can never do without.
Can't Hurry Love
by Christie RidgwayLiam Bennett staked his claim to Tanti Baci after stepping in to help the Baci sisters save their family legacy. But Giuliana Baci doubts his motives. They've been at odds since the hot summer long ago that ended in heartache. With the fate of the winery on the line, the former lovers need to get a handle on their barely leashed hostilities-and the attraction that still draws them toward each other.
Can't Let Go (Love in the Balance #2)
by Jessica LemmonA LOVE IN THE BALANCE NOVELLA AN INSTANT SPARK Sadie Howard would never admit there's such a thing as love at first sight, but she can't deny the connection between her and sexy Adonis Aiden Downey. She also can't deny she loves to kiss him-his mouth might be his most precious asset. Despite every promise to herself not to get involved any deeper than a first date, she can't keep from seeing more of Aiden . . . in more ways than one. Aiden Downey had no idea the hot blonde from the club would trigger his protective, gentle nature, but the moment she drops her guard and he sees the real Sadie Howard, he's a goner. When a family crisis puts the brakes on their budding romance, can Aiden find a way to hold on to her? Or will he lose the best thing in his life just as quickly as he found her? 25,000 words
Can't Let Go: A Bad Boy Romance
by Gena ShowalterNew York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter is back with a sizzling Original Heartbreakers tale about an icy war vet and the only woman capable of melting him…With trust issues a mile long, Ryanne Wade has sworn off men. Then Jude Laurent walks into her bar, and all bets are off. The former army ranger has suffered unimaginably, first being maimed in battle then losing his wife and daughters to a drunk driver. Making the brooding widower smile is priority one. Resisting him? Impossible.For Jude, Ryanne is off-limits. And yet the beautiful bartender who serves alcohol to potential motorists tempts him like no other. When a rival bar threatens her livelihood—and her life—he can’t turn away. She triggers something in him he thought long buried, and he’s determined to protect her, whatever the cost.As their already scorching attraction continues to heat, the damaged soldier knows he must let go of his past to hold on to his future…or risk losing the second chance he desperately needs.
Can't Let Her Go (Nashville Dreams #2)
by Sandy JamesIn Nashville the music is louder, the dreams are bigger, and love can bring a cowboy to his knees.Ethan Walker is Nashville royalty. Born to the King and Queen of Country Music, he's spent his life trying to escape the spotlight of his parents' fame, even walking away from his own promising singing career. He's the kind of cowboy who prefers flannel to flashbulbs, hay fields to hit records, and the solitude of his horse farm to the nightlife along Music Row. The last thing he wants is attention, especially when it comes from country's latest star...Chelsea Harris's meteoric rise up the charts and string of celebrity boyfriends mean that wherever she goes, the paparazzi follow. A duet with Nashville's favorite son is exactly what her new charity album needs, but when she approaches Ethan, he turns her down flat. To win the camera-shy cowboy over, Chelsea will have to approach him on his terms. Trouble is, the more time she spends on his farm, the more Ethan wants to keep her there.The Nashville Dreams series: Can't Walk AwayCan't Let Her GoCan't Fight the Feeling
Can’t Live Without You (Forever Yours Ser. #1)
by Andrew GreyJustin Hawthorne worked hard to realize his silver-screen dreams, making his way from small-town Pennsylvania to Hollywood and success. But it hasn't come without sacrifice. When Justin's father kicked him out for being gay, George Miller's family offered to take him in, but circumstances prevented it. Now Justin is back in town and has come face to face with George, the man he left without so much as a good-bye... and the man he's never stopped loving. Justin's disappearance hit George hard, but he's made a life for himself as a home nurse and finds fulfillment in helping others. When he sees Justin again, George realizes the hole in his heart never mended, and he isn't the only one in need of healing. Justin needs time out of the public eye to find himself again, and George and his mother cannot turn him away. As they stay together in George's home, old feelings are rekindled. Is a second chance possible when everything George cares about is in Pennsylvania and Justin must return to his career in California? First they'll have to deal with the reason for Justin's abrupt departure all those years ago.
Can’t Love you When You Come: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by ZhenyinfangShe was just an orphan, abandoned and put in front of an old man who lived by picking up rubbish.In eighteen years, the old man recklessly raised her with his whole life's energy, but in order not to affect her, he left a word note and left.After grandma disappeared, she waited for the first lover she met when she was 18.He is a rich young man. In order to save his father's business, he went back to his hometown to get a land lease, but he didn't expect to meet his destined lover.Three years, he promised to meet her in three years.However, when he went to that small mountain village again, he found that she did not grow there at all. All her liesWhere does his love go?Where can her love be accepted.She can see him on TV all day, but she is with other womenThe three-year appointment has come. Why did he find her, but she didn't want to be with him? Why, when everything is ready, she didn't want to accept him.When he was full of happiness and good into the palace of marriage, but why, it happened again, let her want to escape, can't stay beside her.Who in the world pushed her into the inferno, and who pulled her into the heaven on earthAll this, is the fate of the joke, or artificial joke
Can't Resist a Cowboy
by Jo LeighSeduced—By A Cowboy? Never! City girl Taylor Reed could sum up a cowboy in two words: arrogant and pigheaded. She'd come to Zach Baldwin's ranch to prove that cowboys and marriage didn't mix—and no broad-shouldered, lean-hipped, sexier-than-he-should-be cowboy was talking her out of it! She had the perfect plan...except Zach didn't try to talk her out of anything. Determined to prove her dead wrong, he swept Taylor into his strong arms and kissed her senseless....
Can't Say No
by Bette FordFunny, sexy, and hot, ex-NBA star Ralph Prescott is Vanessa Grant's dream lover. He's also a notorious, no-good player-the wrong kind of man for a woman with big responsibilities. But at a mutual friend's lavish wedding, passion and curiosity get the best of maid of honor Vanessa, and Ralph reveals himself to be the best man in more ways than one. Ralph has had more than his share of women, but none has captivated him like Vanessa. To convince her that his player days are behind him, he'll have to show her what kind of man he truly is. He'll have to fight every inch of the way to break through her defenses and claim the blazing ecstasy they both want . . . and show her why she can't-and shouldn't-say no.
Can't Say No
by Jennifer GreeneAfter tragedy strikes, Bree Penoyer's feelings of guilt leave her speechless-literally. Tired of always being the good girl and just letting things happen to her, Bree decides it's time to take life into her own hands. She dumps her lucrative but uninspiring career and her sweet but boring fiancé, and escapes to her late grandmother's rustic cabin in South Carolina to find herself again. Her solitude is immediately disrupted by her new neighbor, Hart Manning, a sexy but arrogant rogue who doesn't seem capable of taking no for an answer. The last thing Bree wants is an affair, especially with a self-proclaimed womanizer like Hart. But she can't deny he arouses her as no man ever has, and when at last she finds her voice, she's very ready to say yes!53,400 wordsPreviously published.