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A Groom of Her Own
by Irene HannonA WEDDING TO REMEMBERWatching her best friend get married, lovely widow Samantha Reynolds wonders if she’ll ever speak those beautiful vows again. Though wary, part of her still longs for a husband and family. But it will take a very special man for Samantha to trust her heart once more.... From the moment minister Brad Matthews sees Samantha at the wedding, he wants to be the husband of her dreams. But Samantha has a devastating secret and, once revealed, Brad will face the greatest challenge of his life—to find forgiveness...and to forge a future with this unforgettable womanOriginally published in 1998
A Groom of One's Own
by Maya RodaleIss Harlow's marriage in high life London, 1823 A handsome duke. His beautiful soon-to-be duchess. A whirlwind courtship. It is this author's privilege to report on the event all of London is talking about: the upcoming wedding of the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon to the only daughter of the Duke of Richmond. Every detail of the "Wedding of the Year" will be reported in these pages as a London Weekly exclusive. But I, Miss Sophie Harlow, must confess to a secret infatuation with this "double duke" that can only lead to trouble. It is impossible that this notoriously upstanding gentleman would ever jilt his bride for a scandalous female newspaper writer. And yet . . . the arrival of a foreign prince, the discovery of a shocking secret, and one passionate kiss could change everything. Will this perfect duke risk the scandal of the year to marry the woman his heart desires?
A Groovy Kind of Love
by Rob RosenIn this sweetly romantic throwback, two young men meet at Woodstock and dig more than just the music amongst the swirling sea of humanity, but will they find peace fifty years later?NOTE: This story appears in Rob Rosen's best-selling collection, Short Spurts
A Growing Passion
by Emma WildesVictoria Manwell much prefers travelling the globe with her scholarly father to society's traditional expectations for a lady. Marriage includes too many strictures, and where will she find a man who embraces her unconventional passion for botany? Well, except for Stephen Forsythe, once a childhood friend but now an intriguing, handsome scientist. The reckless impulse to seduce him might bring her only trouble, but then again the erotic research might prove to be worth the potential scandal...
A Growl, a Roar, and a Purr (Lions & Tigers & Bears #1)
by K.C. WellsLions & Tigers & Bears: Book OneIn the human world, shifters are a myth. In the shifter world, mates are a myth too. So how can tiger shifter Dellan Carson have two of them? Dellan has been trapped in his shifted form for so long, he’s almost forgotten how it feels to walk on two legs. Then photojournalist Rael Parton comes to interview the big-pharma CEO who holds Dellan captive in a glass-fronted cage in his office, and Dellan’s world is rocked to its core. When lion shifter Rael finds his newfound mate locked in shifted form, he’s shocked but determined to free him from his prison… and that means he needs help. Enter ex-military consultant and bear shifter Horvan Kojik. Horvan is the perfect guy to rescue Dellan. But mates? He’s never imagined settling down with one guy, let alone two. Rescuing Dellan and helping him to regain his humanity is only the start. The three lovers have dark secrets to uncover and even darker forces to overcome….
A Guardian Till Christmas: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Danielle ThorneShe&’s always in charge… Until two little hearts take over this holiday season… After the loss of her sister, Kylee Spokes plans to take custody of her orphaned niece and nephew and return to the big city by Christmas. Except corralling four-year-old twins is much harder than the businesswoman expects. And small-town paramedic Evan Hollister refuses to abandon his godchildren to someone who has no experience with kids—and can&’t even boil water! Now these opposites must find a way to temporarily co-parent together. As grudging respect turns into something more, can they find a permanent solution…that lasts past the holidays?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
A Guardian’s Angel
by Jo Ann FergusonAngela Needham agrees to prepare the Duke of Oslington's young ward for her first Season. The duke is standoffish, completely unlike his neighbor. Justin, Lord Harrington, is congenial and very good-looking. She is caught in the middle, because the duke and Lord Harrington hate each other for a reason neither man will reveal. She should stay away from Justin, but her heart leads her to him again and again. As she tries to build a bridge over the chasm between the two men, Justin wonders if he can forgive the duke for the events of the past. If he doesn't, he loses all chances for a future with the "guardian's angel."
A Gueixa de Olhos Verdes
by India MillarEste livro trata da personagem chamada Midori no Me, uma Gueixa que é, juntamente com outras, um pouco "diferente" daquelas cujo mundo que as cerca conhecemos. Através do Mundo Flutuante somos conduzidos à entrada na Casa Oculta bem como, embora um pouco mais sutilmente, na Casa de Chá Verde, e apresentados de forma dinâmica e cativante aos personagens da história. Através das dificuldades, amizades, malícia, traição e bondade é que permeia a vida da personagem dos Olhos Verdes, entenderemos toda sua luta silenciosa por um amor verdadeiro e, simplesmente, para poder viver dignamente conforme as situações aparecem nesse mundo tão distante de pessoas comuns como todos que não são nipônicos muito menos Gueixas. Também nos deparamos com o tortuoso passado não somente de Midori, mas principalmente de sua amiga e "Irmã" Suzume. No entanto, o resultado final do romance é totalmente inesperado. Um romance espetacular que é narrado através da autora India Millar com a sutileza de uma pétala de Sakura.
A Guide to Being Just Friends: A Novel
by Sophie SullivanMost Anticipated Romance by Goodreads, Buzzfeed, PopSugar, and more! When Harry Met Sally meets 500 Days of Summer in A Guide to Being Just Friends, a playful and emotional romantic comedy from the author of Ten Rules for Faking It."Sophie Sullivan’s writing feels like a warm hug.” —Rachel Lynn Solomon, bestselling author of The Ex TalkHailey Sharp has a one-track mind. Get By the Cup salad shop off the ground. Do literally everything possible to make it a success. Repeat. With a head full of entrepreneurial ideas and a bad ex in her rearview, her one and only focus is living life the way she wants to. No distractions.Wes Jansen never did understand the fuss about relationships. With a string of lackluster first dates and the pain from his parents’ angry divorce following him around, he’d much rather find someone who he likes, but won’t love. Companionship, not passion, is the name of the game.When Hailey and Wes find each other in a disastrous meet cute that wasn’t even intended for them, they embarrassingly go their separate ways. But when Wes finds Hailey to apologize for his behavior, they strike up a friendship. Because that’s all this can be. Hailey doesn’t want any distractions. Wes doesn’t want to fall in love.What could possibly go wrong? "A joyful, swoony romance full of heart and humor!" —Sarah Adams, author of The Cheat Sheet
A Guide to Being Just Friends: A perfect feel-good rom-com read!
by Sophie Sullivan'A refreshing romance with a strong sense of setting and a charismatic cast' Publishers Weekly on How to Love Your NeighbourA frothy, effervescent rom-com from sparkling romance author Sophie Sullivan.............................................Hailey Sharp has a one-track mind:Get her salad shop off the ground.Do everything possible to make it a success.Repeat. With a head full of entrepreneurial ideas and a bad ex in her rear-view mirror, Hailey's one and only focus is living life the way she wants to. No distractions. For Wes Jansen, companionship, not passion, is the name of the game. After the pain from his parents' angry divorce and a string of lacklustre first dates, he'd much rather find someone who he likes, but won't love. Following a disastrous meet cute that wasn't even intended for them, Hailey and Wes go their separate ways. But when Wes finds Hailey to apologize for his behaviour, they strike up a friendship - and that's all it will ever be. Hailey doesn't want any distractions.Wes doesn't want to fall in love.What could possibly go wrong?............................................Praise for Sophie Sullivan!'Once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down' Lyssa Kay Adams'Impossible to read without smiling - escapist romantic comedy at its finest' Lauren Layne'A funny, sweet rom com from a fresh, sparkling new voice' Andie J. Christopher'Sophie Sullivan's writing feels like a warm hug' Rachel Lynn Solomon'This is a Hallmark movie in book form' Helen Hoang
A Guilty Affair
by Diana HamiltonFORBIDDEN! He belonged to another woman! Even as the champagne flowed at her engagement party, Bess realized that she was promising herself to the wrong man... Her fiancé was kind, loving. Bess had even looked forward to becoming the perfect wife. Until Luke Vaccari walked into the party, mesmerizing her with his raw, shameless sex appeal. The intensity of her attraction was almost frightening .... It was also forbidden. Luke was about to marry her sister, and her feelings for Luke would have to remain a guilty secret. If only Luke hadn't confessed to mutual illicit desires!
A Guilty Affair
by Maureen SmithJournalist Riley Kane has long suspected that the death of her fianceacute;, Trevor, a San Antonio police officer, was not a simple accident. The only person who can uncover the truth about Trevor is his former partner, Noah Roarke. But thoughts of Noah fill Riley with guilty longing. Noah kept his distance from beautiful, tempting Riley while Trevor was alive. Now she's back, in his office. . . ;and in his arms. Blindsided by the heat that surges between them, Noah tells himself that the sooner he helps Riley find closure, the sooner she can leave town. But getting her out of his system-and out of his heart-won't be that easy. . . ;.
A Guilty Passion
by Laurey BrightA contemporary romance of a widow&’s grief, a new beginning, and a love that has blossomed in the shadows . . . After the sudden death of his brother, Ethan invites his lovely but shattered widow Celeste to his island home off the coast of Australia. He soon discovers that Celeste is nothing like the woman his brother described, an unrepentant flirt. Instead, she is a gentle but passionate woman who knows her own heart—a woman capable of resurrecting buried memories . . . For years, Ethan has fought the feelings that Celeste has stirred inside of him. Now is his chance to let go of his guilt, recognize the love shining in her eyes, and use their passion to repair past mistakes.
A Guy's Thanksgiving (The\guy Ser. #4)
by Skylar M. CatesA Work in The Guy SeriesTwo proposals. One giant dog. Reunited lovers. Welcome to Glamour, Arizona, where the holidays are never dull. Glamour may be a small town, but the surprises keep coming. Everybody's looking forward to Thanksgiving. Only Mac Sharma is a reluctant guest. Even as Anthony and Dean make him feel welcome at the Carrino table, Mac feels awkward among the close-knit group of friends. Life gets even more complicated when Conor Harvey shows up in town. Mac has been in love with Conor since his university days. Too bad Conor broke his heart--right before he fled to his hometown in Ireland without explanation. Conor's still a wild artist and as sexy as Mac remembers. But they're no longer kids. This Thanksgiving, Mac must decide if he can give Conor a second chance.
A Gypsy's Vow
by Bonnie DeeA sensible marriage to a titled land-owner, or run away with the charming stranger who stirs feelings in her she never knew existed? Bess has a difficult decision to make. The wrong choice could destroy her chance for future happiness.A proper, level-headed woman. A handsome, wandering rogue.Sparks fly between them, but does the innkeeper's daughter dare leave behind all that's familiar to run away with a gypsy?After managing her drunken father's inn for most of her adult life, Bess is presented with an offer of marriage from a member of the local gentry. She should be thrilled at the proposed match with a man so far above her station, but knows Lord Wallace is more interested in the income from her successful business than he is in her.One day while shopping in the market, she meets a charming stranger who shakes up her world. She's unprepared for the onslaught of powerful feelings Alexi rouses in her as he woos her with passionate intensity. Now Bess must decide what she truly wants from life and how she chooses to live her future.
A HUSBAND FOR HOLLY: A novella from New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas
by Jodi ThomasAn unexpected love warms a woman's heart in this enchanting Christmas romance from "masterful storyteller"* Jodi Thomas... Holly, a beautiful Texas tomboy, gets more than she bargained for under the mistletoe after her godfathers decide to find her a husband. Praise for Jodi Thomas and her novels: "[Thomas] grabs your attention on the first page [and] captures your heart." --*Catherine Anderson "Exactly the kind of heart-wrenching, emotional story one has come to expect from Jodi Thomas." --Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author "Thomas sketches a slow, sweet surrender." --Publishers Weekly Includes a preview of Jodi's heartwarming new novel, Just Down the Road, available April 2012! Previously published in A Country Christmas.
A Habit of the Blood
by Lois BattleBorn to one of Jamaica's oldest and most powerful families, Ceci Baron has been rootless since childhood. Two desertions-first by her father and then by Paul Strangman, the idealistic but ambitious political reformer and the only man she ever loved-have driven Ceci from continent to continent, bed to bed, and to a life of self-protection and controlled intimacy. Against her better judgment, she returns to Jamaica and is drawn into a family crisis involving her dominating half-brother, her dangerously eccentric aunt, and her estranged father. But it is Paul who finally exposes Ceci's vulnerability, passion, and strength of character as she becomes entangled in political and emotional intrigue among the seafront villas and shanties of a Jamaica that tourists never see.
A Half Baked Idea: Winner of the Fortnum & Mason’s Debut Food Book Award
by Olivia PottsWINNER OF THE FORTNUM & MASON'S DEBUT FOOD BOOK AWARD'A tender and beautifully written tour-de-force on love, grief, hope and cake. If this is not the book of the summer, I will eat my wig. An absolute triumph' THE SECRET BARRISTER 'An utterly beautiful, moving, bittersweet book on love and loss. I loved it' DOLLY ALDERTON _____________________________________________________When Olivia Potts was just twenty five, her mother died. Stricken with grief, she did something life changing and rather ridiculous: she gave up a high-flying legal career to study at the notoriously difficult Le Cordon Bleu, despite not being able to cook. No one ever told Olivia you couldn't bake your way to happiness - but could you?_______________________________________________ 'A brilliant, brave and beautiful book: funny and charming; utterly inspiring and life-affirming' Olivia Sudjic'A heart-wrenching yet humorous portrayal of grief, a delicious collection of recipes, an inspirational tale of changing careers, and a feel good love story' Vogue'Funny, sharp and sad. I laughed so much (and I cried)' Ella Risbridger, author of Midnight Chicken'An honest, brave and funny account of what it is to love, to lose love and how to make macarons' Red
A Half Forgotten Song: a powerful tale of the dark side of love, and the shocking truths that dwell there
by Katherine WebbFrom the bestselling author of The Legacy comes a powerful dual narrative, set between now and the 1930s, exploring the dark heart of obsessive love. For fans of Tracy Rees, Jenny Ashcroft and Rosanna Ley1937In a village on the Dorset coast, fourteen-year-old Mitzy Hatcher has had a wild and lonely upbringing - until the arrival of renowned artist Charles Aubrey, his exotic mistress and their daughters, changes everything. Over the next three summers, Mitzy glimpses a future she had never imagined, and a powerful love is kindled in her. A love that grows from innocence to obsession; from childish infatuation to something far more complex.Years later, a young man in an art gallery looks at a hastily drawn portrait and wonders at the intensity of it. The questions he asks lead him to a Dorset village and to the truth about those fevered summers in the 1930s...A Half Forgotten Song is an absorbing and intoxicating mystery around a love that takes hold and won't let go.Your favourite authors love Katherine Webb's novels: 'An enormously talented writer' Santa Montefiore 'Webb has a true gift for uncovering the mysteries of the human heart and exploring the truth of love' Kate Williams 'Katherine Webb's writing is beautiful' Elizabeth Fremantle 'A truly gifted writer of historical fiction' Lucinda Riley 'Katherine's writing is rich, vivid and evocative' Iona Grey
A Half Forgotten Song: a powerful tale of the dark side of love, and the shocking truths that dwell there
by Katherine WebbFrom the bestselling author of The Legacy comes a powerful dual narrative, set between now and the 1930s, exploring the dark heart of obsessive love. For fans of Tracy Rees, Jenny Ashcroft and Rosanna Ley1937In a village on the Dorset coast, fourteen-year-old Mitzy Hatcher has had a wild and lonely upbringing - until the arrival of renowned artist Charles Aubrey, his exotic mistress and their daughters, changes everything. Over the next three summers, Mitzy glimpses a future she had never imagined, and a powerful love is kindled in her. A love that grows from innocence to obsession; from childish infatuation to something far more complex.Years later, a young man in an art gallery looks at a hastily drawn portrait and wonders at the intensity of it. The questions he asks lead him to a Dorset village and to the truth about those fevered summers in the 1930s...A Half Forgotten Song is an absorbing and intoxicating mystery around a love that takes hold and won't let go.Your favourite authors love Katherine Webb's novels: 'An enormously talented writer' Santa Montefiore 'Webb has a true gift for uncovering the mysteries of the human heart and exploring the truth of love' Kate Williams 'Katherine Webb's writing is beautiful' Elizabeth Fremantle 'A truly gifted writer of historical fiction' Lucinda Riley 'Katherine's writing is rich, vivid and evocative' Iona Grey
A Half Forgotten Song: a powerful tale of the dark side of love, and the shocking truths that dwell there
by Katherine Webb1937. In a village on the Dorset coast, fourteen-year-old Mitzy Hatcher has endured a wild and lonely upbringing - until the arrival of renowned artist Charles Aubrey, his exotic mistress and their daughters, changes everything. Over the next three summers, Mitzy sees a future she had never thought possible, and a powerful love is kindled in her. A love that grows from innocence to obsession; from childish infatuation to something far more complex.Years later, a young man in an art gallery looks at a hastily drawn portrait and wonders at the intensity of it. The questions he asks lead him to a Dorset village and to the truth about those fevered summers in the 1930s . . .Read by Jacqueline King(p) 2012 Orion Publishing Group
A Halloween Tail
by Chrissy MunderGood things come in strange packages.Lionel Baker knows his life is heavy on the crazy. With an unused degree in IT, student loan debt his job as waiter barely covers, and a history of unfortunate dating choices, he pushes back with all the sass and snark he can muster. With the dreaded, family gathering season approaching, Halloween is the perfect time to find his next, new boyfriend before his dragon of an aunt decides to play matchmaker.But when his older sister guilts him into taking his niece Trick-or-Treating rather than heading to the bar, and insists he wears her idea of a family-friendly costume, Lionel is sure he’s lost his window of opportunity. Then he meets Kyle. Kyle’s looking for his nephew who has run off in the crowd but finds Lionel instead. Does fate have a trick or a treat in store for them?
A Hamilton Family Christmas
by Dona KauffmanCome visit Hamilton, Virginia, a small town that’s big on Christmas spirit, and where it’s always the perfect season for falling in love. . . . Unleashed When Emma Lafferty is hired by a billionaire CEO to watch his pets over the holidays, she expects to enjoy a quiet Christmas in opulent surroundings. Instead, she gets a week trapped in a mansion with Trevor Hamilton, her employer’s sexy great-nephew, whose motives are as shady as his desire is crystal clear Lock, Stock and Jingle Bells Holly Berry Bennett is not a fan of the holidays—or of having to put her life on hold to manage her mother’s Christmas novelty shop. But her childhood pal, Sean Gallagher, is determined to warm Holly up to Christmas and to him. Naughty But Nice Thomas Griffin Gallagher has plans that will put Melody Duncastle’s hometown on the map—and land him at the top of her naughty list. The sassy-sweet baker has shaken his world, but she likes her community just the way it is. Is there a way for Griffin to build his empire without letting go of love?
A Handful of Heaven
by Jillian HartResponsibility was nothing new to Paige McKaslin. She had raised her siblings and her son. And though duty was her guiding force, even in matters of the heart, she never stopped counting her blessings - her faith and her wonderful family. Then the McKaslin diner, her livelihood and heritage, burned to the ground. . . . Paige was suddenly free to discover herself. . . and a blossoming relationship with rancher Evan Thornton. This intriguing man asked her out on her first date in eighteen years, totally disrupting her routine. Now love was an exciting possibility that made her rethink her orderly life. Could it be that God still had some surprises for her?
A Handful of Heaven
by Kristin HannahYUKON TERRITORY WAS A GOLD MINER'S HEAVEN, AND DEVON O'SHEA HAD COME TO CLAIM HER SHARE.... But instead of a thriving store in a boom town, Devon O'Shea discovered she was part owner of a filthy, disorganized tent-% stuck in the middle of a godforsaken frozen Moose pasture with a bunch of motley gold diggers and a mountainous slap | of animosity for a partner: Stone Man MacKenna: Gathering mop, Pail, and sheer determination, Devon vowed to make this post the best in Yukon Territory: Stone Man didn't scare her-not his bear voice, giant size, or eagle eyes... or threats of the bug-infested tent and bed they had to share. But his kiss-a gruff attempt to convince her that the Yukon was no place for a lady-left her feeling, for the first time in her life, feminine and alive. Here in the green wilderness of the North, dreamers were, panning for bits of heaven. Here, perhaps Devon might find a handful of her very own after all...