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Bittersweet
by Nevada BarrAn outcast teacher and her former student pursue life and love on the unforgiving frontier in the acclaimed author’s tender Western lesbian romance.Pennsylvania, 1870s. Schoolteacher Imogen Grelznik is unashamed of who she is, even if she’s had to escape her neighbor’s hateful judgments more than once. When she meets beautiful young Sarah, Imogen encourages her to celebrate her own individual spirit—a spirit that Sarah’s husband does everything in his power to crush. Determined to forge their own path, Imogen and Sarah strike out for the Nevada frontier, where they are free to live by their own rules—and express their love. In her debut novel, New York Times bestselling author Nevada Barr shares a heart-wrenching tale of two women whose boundless devotion to each other is continually challenged by the forces of 19th century America.
Bittersweet
by Sarah MonkA bittersweet story in a beautiful setting - get away from it all with this touching, romantic tale Nell and Ange have their whole lives mapped out with their fiancés - brothers Marcus and Justin. But when a trip to Prague goes pear-shaped, the plane brings them back down to earth with a bump. Desperate for a change of direction, Nell sacks off her job and her sorry excuse for a boyfriend, and sets off to see her much-loved Aunt in Cornwall with Ange in tow. The girls soon settle into village life - Nell opening up her own cake shop and Ange pulling pints (and men) as a buxom barmaid. But not everything in this quaint seaside town is quite what it seems...
Bittersweet
by Sarah MonkA bittersweet story in a beautiful setting - get away from it all with this touching, romantic tale Nell and Ange have their whole lives mapped out with their fiancés - brothers Marcus and Justin. But when a trip to Prague goes pear-shaped, the plane brings them back down to earth with a bump. Desperate for a change of direction, Nell sacks off her job and her sorry excuse for a boyfriend, and sets off to see her much-loved Aunt in Cornwall with Ange in tow. The girls soon settle into village life - Nell opening up her own cake shop and Ange pulling pints (and men) as a buxom barmaid. But not everything in this quaint seaside town is quite what it seems...
Bittersweet
by Sarah OcklerFrom the author of Twenty Boy Summer, a teen pushes the limits to follow her dreams--and learns there's a fine line between bitter and sweet....Once upon a time, Hudson knew exactly what her future looked like. Then a betrayal changed her life and knocked her dreams to the ground. Now she's a girl who doesn't believe in second chances, a girl who stays under the radar by baking cupcakes at her mom's diner and obsessing over what might have been. So when things start looking up and she has another shot at her dreams, Hudson is equal parts hopeful and terrified. Of course, this is also the moment a cute, sweet guy walks into her life--and starts serving up some seriously mixed signals. She's got a lot on her plate, and for a girl who's been burned before, risking it all is easier said than done. It's time for Hudson to ask herself what she really wants, and how much she's willing to sacrifice to get it. Because in a place where opportunities are fleeting, she knows this chance may very well be her last....
Bittersweet
by Sarah OcklerFrom the author of Twenty Boy Summer, a teen pushes the limits to follow her dreams--and learns there's a fine line between bitter and sweet....Once upon a time, Hudson knew exactly what her future looked like. Then a betrayal changed her life and knocked her dreams to the ground. Now she's a girl who doesn't believe in second chances, a girl who stays under the radar by baking cupcakes at her mom's diner and obsessing over what might have been. So when things start looking up and she has another shot at her dreams, Hudson is equal parts hopeful and terrified. Of course, this is also the moment a cute, sweet guy walks into her life--and starts serving up some seriously mixed signals. She's got a lot on her plate, and for a girl who's been burned before, risking it all is easier said than done. It's time for Hudson to ask herself what she really wants, and how much she's willing to sacrifice to get it. Because in a place where opportunities are fleeting, she knows this chance may very well be her last....
Bittersweet
by Sarah OcklerFrom the author of Twenty Boy Summer, a teen pushes the limits to follow her dreams--and learns there's a fine line between bitter and sweet....Once upon a time, Hudson knew exactly what her future looked like. Then a betrayal changed her life and knocked her dreams to the ground. Now she's a girl who doesn't believe in second chances, a girl who stays under the radar by baking cupcakes at her mom's diner and obsessing over what might have been. So when things start looking up and she has another shot at her dreams, Hudson is equal parts hopeful and terrified. Of course, this is also the moment a cute, sweet guy walks into her life--and starts serving up some seriously mixed signals. She's got a lot on her plate, and for a girl who's been burned before, risking it all is easier said than done. It's time for Hudson to ask herself what she really wants, and how much she's willing to sacrifice to get it. Because in a place where opportunities are fleeting, she knows this chance may very well be her last....
Bittersweet (A Home Sweet Home Novel #3)
by Shirlee MccoyIn Benevolence, Washington, the Lamont family's luscious handmade chocolates are a beloved tradition—and the sweetest of comforts. And for the most reserved of the three Lamont sisters, they’re a much-needed way to challenge the past, rekindle hope—and make happiness for a lifetime. Caring family and friends, tranquil streets—ex-prosecutor Willow Lamont wishes these could make her feel truly at home. She's back to help her grandfather manage Chocolate Haven, a long held dream come true. But she's struggling to make their unique fudge—and to cope with a secret trauma that haunts her. Yet when she finds an abandoned baby who breaks her heart wide open, she wonders how long she can hide her emotions—especially from warm, handsome, and way too nosey Deputy Sheriff Jax Gordon. Always an outsider, Jax knows more than he should about loss. But he didn't expect his difficult search for baby “Miracle's” mother would reveal such a vulnerable side to the accomplished, beautiful woman he's always admired. Earning Willow's trust is the hardest thing he's ever had to do. Yet between her honesty and courage, he's longing to fill her life with rekindled joy—and a forever of irresistible love. Praise for Shirlee McCoy’s Sweet Haven “Fans of Debbie Macomber will appreciate McCoy’s sweet, funny, heartwarming romance with its friendly, small-town setting.” —Booklist (starred review) “A delicious small‑town treat.” —Library Journal
Bittersweet Creek (An Ellery Novel #2)
by Sally KilpatrickFrom USA Today bestselling author Sally Kilpatrick comes a country-fried take on Romeo and Juliet.The second worst thing Romy Satterfield ever did was fall in love with Julian McElroy. The first was to marry him.For decades, her family and his have been locked in a feud—their farms separated only by a narrow creek and thick band of bad blood with both sides committing their fair share of sins. Once upon a time, Romy and Julian thought they could change that—right up until the moment he stood her up on their wedding night.When her father breaks his leg, Romy reluctantly returns to care for him and the family farm. Seems like the universe is saying it’s time to get that divorce—especially since she’s engaged to Nashville’s most eligible bachelor. All she has to do is get Julian to sign the papers—too bad he’s never been one to make things easy for her.
Bittersweet Deception
by Liz Fielding"Your word, like any other woman's, Kate, is worthless."Kate's latest assignment was the answer to her prayers, but she'd have turned it down flat if she'd known that Jason Warwick was to be her boss! His devastating looks ensured constant female attention, yet he cynically branded all women as faithless and incapable of love.Kate wasn't interested in a temporary affair, but that was all Jason appeared to be offering. So conjuring up an imaginary boyfriend seemed the best defense against his seductive charm. But who was Kate really deceiving—Jason, or herself?Previously Published.
Bittersweet Dreams
by Virginia AndrewsMayfair Cummings is young, beautiful, and brilliant. But her intelligence makes her the outcast of both the private school she attends and the broken family she hopes to salvage. When she catches the eye of both a popular senior and her handsome English teacher, not even her brilliant mind can help her navigate the explosive new relationships she is forming, or a scandal that is brewing...
Bittersweet Dreams: A Novel (Forbidden)
by V.C. AndrewsFrom V.C. Andrews, bestselling author of Flowers in the Attic (the first in a series of Lifetime movie events about the Dollanganger family), comes the tale of a gifted teenager who finds that mastering high school is much easier than mastering her heart.Mayfair Cummings is young, beautiful, and brilliant. But her intelligence makes her the outcast of both the private school she attends and the broken family she hopes to salvage. When she catches the eye of both a popular senior and her handsome English teacher, not even her brilliant mind can help her navigate the explosive new relationships she is forming, or a scandal that is brewing…
Bittersweet Ecstasy (Gray Eagle Series #7)
by Janelle TaylorFOLLOW THE WIND...FOREVER ECSTASY...WHISPERED KISSES...Janelle Taylor's historical romances are alive with thrilling passion and enthralling adventure. With BITTERSWEET ECTASY, she continues the spellbinding Savage Ecstasy series with the unforgettable love story of Sun Cloud, the second son of Gray Eagle, and the beautiful Sioux maiden who steals his heart...Bittersweet EcstasyImpetuous and willful, daring and free, ebon-haired Singing Wind had always been mistress for her fate. But when she set eyes on the virile Sun Cloud, she felt herself losing control of her destiny. She was the daughter of a chief, and by rights should wed Bright Arrow, the elder brother of Sun Cloud who would someday lead their people. But whenever Sun Cloud was near, she could not stop her pulse from racing, her skin from burning, or her very soul from aching for her beloved's caress!
Bittersweet Love
by Cathy WilliamsSeducing her boss!To Kane Marshall, her arrogant boss, Natalie had always been the perfect secretary: quiet, efficient, undemanding. For five years Kane had thought he controlled her life-and secretly Natalie knew he controlled her heart!But now-with a new image and her confidence renewed-the time had come for Natalie to stop dreaming and live life to the full. The trouble was, Natalie's new independence was a challenge Kane couldn't resist. Natalie was playing with fire, and it seemed that scorching seduction was on the agenda!
Bittersweet Love
by Rochelle AlersThe Eatons. For generations, the Eaton family has been dedicated to teaching others. Now siblings Belinda, Myles and Chandra are about to get some sexy, surprising lessons in love. . . . Lesson #1: Love arrives when you least expect itBelinda Eaton is dedicated to her job as a history teacher in one of Philadelphia's most challenging high schools. Committing to a man? Not exactly on her agenda. But then a tragedy brings her closer to gorgeous attorney Griffin Rice and they have to share custody of their twin goddaughters. Griffin never saw himself as husband or father material. But suddenly family vacations and Sunday dinners with the girls are the highlight of his schedule--and getting closer to their smart, intriguing godmother is his number one priority. Can he teach her that their partnership has turned into a loving relationship powerful enough to last?
Bittersweet Passion
by Peggy WebbSHE WAS HEAVEN TO HIS TOUCH...When minister Daniel Westmoreland met Skylar Tate, he knew he'd found paradise. She was a drop-dead gorgeous singer with a voice that sent the angels swooning. But Skylar's father was also a preacher...and their rocky relationship had caused her to stay away from clergymen...including Daniel.Still, Skylar couldn't ignore the attraction that burned between them. Before she knew it she was hopelessly in love and...married to the minister. But when Skylar sensed her ways were too wild for Daniel, would she run off into the night, or stay in his arms where everything felt so right?
Bittersweet Promises
by Trana Mae SimmonsCody Garret liked everything in its place: his horse in its stable, his six-gun in its holster, and his money in the bank. But the rugged cowpoke's life was turned head over heels when a daring robbery threw Shanna Van Alstyne into his arms. With a spirit as fiery as the blazing sun, and a temper to match, Shanna was the most downright thrilling woman ever to set foot in Liberty, Missouri. Though it would take the patience of a saint to melt her touch-me-not facade, Cody would use his devilish charm to besiege Shanna's hesitant heart-and a wild seduction to claim her heavenly love.
Bittersweet Promises (Daring Western Hearts Ser. #2)
by Trana Mae SimmonsHeiress Declares Gun-Toting Southern Gentleman Mannerless in Bittersweet Promises, by Trana Mae SimmonsFebruary 13, 1866, Liberty, Missouri and Missouri OzarksCody Garret likes everything in its place: his horse in the corral, his six-gun in his holster, and his money in the bank. There's no way on earth he can tolerate a woman like Shanna Van Alstyne. With a spirit as fiery as the blazing sun, she has a temper to match.Unfortunately, southern manners dictate he save her life, but then she's on her own--until a daring robbery throws the infuriating woman back into his arms, again.REVIEWS:"Tender, humorous, and poignant read." ~Gail Collins, Romantic Times MagazineThe DARING WESTERN HEARTS SERIES, in order Montana SurrenderBittersweet PromisesMountain Magic
Bittersweet Rain
by Sandra BrownCaroline Dawson survived the town gossips who whispered behind her back. She survived the slow death of her husband, Roscoe Lancaster, the richest man in the county and her senior by three decades. But she feared she might not survive Rink Lancaster, her husband's son. Years before she married, when she and Rink were teens, he had introduced Caroline to her first tremulous taste of love - and then broke her heart. Now Rink is back. He says he wants to settle his father's estate. But driven by a storm of emotions as undeniable as before and more dangerous than ever, what he really wants is to settle the score with Caroline.
Bittersweet Remembrance
by Gina FieldsSnowbird Walker lost her true love to a lie. Now, the consequences of sin and deception have yielded tragedy. The land she and her Cherokee people thought would bring solace and safety has become tainted with her dreams and disappointments. Marcus Gunter left his beloved behind to join the military, then his prejudiced father convinced him of her death. Twenty-seven years later, he receives a letter forcing him to face a shocking past before he can look to the future. Will Snowbird and Marcus yield their pride to remember their love for one another...and the Lord?
Bittersweet Seraphim
by Debra AnastasiaSuffering is worst when you're doing it alone. But Emma's taking Hell like an angel-even though her languishing began with having her seraph wings torn from her back. Now her worst enemy lords his body and his evil desires over her while she tries desperately to remember the words to her favorite prayer. As Devil, Jack used to have Hell and its women humming like well-oiled machines. Too bad he's nowhere near the place now. Stuck on Earth as a human, he must work with a ragtag team of exiled minions and half-breeds to save the angel who's become all that matters. Rescuing a seraph is the plan, but breaking into Hell means letting evil things out. Once they collide, minions and angels converge in the battle of the ages: good versus evil. But which side is which? Will Jack destroy the world as he fights to save Emma, his true and timeless love, from a damnation he designed? An action-packed sequel to Crushed Seraphim, this tale reveals-time and again-what happens when the heart's deepest desires break free. With a story both sizzling and sensual, emotional and enigmatic, Debra Anastasia invites readers to join a battle with nothing less than love on the line.
Bittersweet Summer (Haunting Hearts Series #3)
by Rachel WilsonFor Sale: One American Castle (ghost included)According to local lore, Crowfoot Castle in Bittersweet, New York, is haunted. It's not the castle ghost who's unnerving the new owner, Indian War veteran Tobias Rakes--but the beautiful housekeeper, Genevieve Crowfoot.Genevieve knows she should leave Tobias to the mercy of the castle ghost. But when she spies the tenderness beneath his haughty eyes, she refuses to abandon him, and stays on as his housekeeper.Now, Genevieve faces a new invisible force--a love that'll strike like summer lightning. But first, she and Tobias must survive the shadowy assailant who intends to do more than just run them out of the castle.REVIEWS"A jocular blending of supernatural elements within an angst-laden historical romance." ~ Harriet KlausnerHAUNTING HEARTS SERIES, in order Restless SoulsHeaven's PromiseBittersweet SummerSpirit of Love
Bittersweet Yesterdays
by Kate ProctorNothing but TroubleLucy Preston had been a headache for Mark Waterford since she was a teenager-a rebel whose only cause was to make her infuriatingly autocratic stepbrother's life as miserable as possible.She'd grown up somewhat in the past years; she'd found a niche at Waterford Consortium and had mercifully avoided any confrontations. Until Mark decided to make her his assistant.Mark was considered to be every woman's dream man, and Lucy hoped that one of them would quickly get him off her back. And then she realized that Mark's attention wasn't nearly as unwelcome as it once had been!
Bittersweet: A Novel
by Danielle SteelIndia Taylor lived in a world of manicured lawns and neatly maintained calendars: a merry-go-round of Little League, piano lessons, and Cape Cod summer vacations. With four wonderful children, India believed in commitment and sacrifice, just as she believed in Doug, the man she married 17 years before. For India, this was the promise she made, the life she had chosen--not the award-winning career as a photojournalist she once had. It was a choice she had never truly regretted. Until she begins to regret it with all her heart. India couldn't pinpoint the exact moment. Perhaps it was the last time her agent called, begging her to take an assignment Doug insisted she turn down. Or perhaps it was when Doug told her he thought of her as a companion and someone to take care of their kids, and not much more. At that moment, the price of the sacrifices she'd made began to seem high. And then, she met Paul Ward. A Wall Street tycoon married to a bestselling author, Paul lived life on his own terms, traveling the world on his own yacht. India hadn't planned to become Paul's friend. Anything more was unthinkable. Yet talking to Paul was so easy. India could share her dreams with him, and offer comfort when Paul suffers a heartbreak of his own. And while Paul urges India to reclaim her career, Doug is adamantly against it, determined to keep her tied to the home. But with Paul's encouragement, India slowly, painfully, begins to break free, and find herself again. Rediscovering her creativity and her courage, India uses Paul like a beacon on the horizon, sharing intimate phone conversations with a man half a world away, a man who never stops reminding her of all that is possible for her. India is changing, and nothing in her life will ever be the same again. Not her marriage. Not her friendship with Paul. And when India is presented with an irresistible opportunity, she makes a heart-wrenching decision, leaving a safe, familiar place-and the people she loves there-to move into the terror of the unknown. Bittersweet is her story, a story of freedom, of having dreams and making choices to find them. With unerring insight, Danielle Steel has created a moving portrait of a woman who dares to embark on a new adventure and the man who helps her get there. Her painful, exhilarating journey inspires us all. (From the Paperback edition.)
Bittersüße Wahrheit um Mitternacht
by Sandra SookooMajor Cecil Stapleton kämpft nach fast zwanzig Jahren beim Militär mit seinem neuen Leben als Zivilist. Die Wunden, die er in der Schlacht von Toulouse erlitten hat, haben ihn wütend und entstellt gemacht und ihn nach England zurückgeschickt. Alles, was er jetzt will, ist, sich aufs Land zurückzuziehen und allein zu sein, zumal die Weihnachtszeit anbricht. Als er seine alte Geliebte in seinem Cottage findet, ist er völlig verzweifelt... und will vielleicht mehr. Die Witwe Sarah Presley hat hart gearbeitet, um ihre Existenz auf dem Lande in Buckinghamshire zu verbergen. Sie freut sich darauf, ihrem siebenjährigen Sohn einen besonderen Urlaub zu schenken, aber diese Idylle wird zerstört, als es an ihrer Tür klopft und der Mann auftaucht, mit dem sie vor acht Jahren eine leidenschaftliche Nacht verbracht hat - der Vater ihres Sohnes... und der Mann, den sie nie vergessen hat. Als sie keine andere Wahl hat, wird ein zaghafter Frieden geschlossen, aber die Erinnerungen drängen sich auf, ebenso wie neue und verwirrende Gefühle, denn ihre Zukunft ist genauso verwoben. Als ein gefährliches Geheimnis aus Sarahs Vergangenheit sie wieder heimsucht, ändert sich die Dynamik zwischen ihr und Cecil noch einmal. Für die Liebe ihres Sohnes und die süße Romanze, die sich zwischen ihnen anbahnt, müssen sie zusammenarbeiten, um zu überleben ... und ein Weihnachtswunder würde auch nicht schaden.
Black Amber (Premier Romance Ser.)
by Phyllis A. WhitneyA Manhattan editor investigates her sister&’s suspicious death in Istanbul in this novel by the New York Times–bestselling &“queen of the American gothics&” (TheNew York Times). Tracy Hubbard, an up-and-comer at a prestigious New York City publisher, has arrived at a sprawling villa on the Bosporus strait in Istanbul for an enviable arrangement. She&’s come to assist celebrated artist Miles Radburn with his new book on the history of Turkish art. Everything Tracy has heard about the man turns out to be true: He&’s brooding, handsome, brilliant, short-tempered, and loath to discuss the tragic secrets of his past. But the young editor is keeping a secret of her own . . . Tracy&’s position at the villa is a charade. It was here, six months ago, that her sister, Anabel, spent the last days of her life. Somewhere, among the conspiratorial staff, nocturnal visits from furtive strangers, and cold dark corridors, is hidden the mystery of Anabel&’s death. And as each new clue leads Tracy closer to Miles, a man she has come to both love and fear, she realizes she could be heading toward the same inevitable and chilling fate. Hailed by Time magazine as &“one of the best&” in the gothic romance field that included Mary Stewart and Victoria Holt, Phyllis A. Whitney was the recipient of the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award for lifetime achievement. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Phyllis A. Whitney including rare images from the author&’s estate.