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Always the Designer, Never the Bride
by Sandra D. BrickerIt's taken Audrey Regan years to establish herself as a wedding dress designer, and to date she's been roped into creating dresses for nine of her girlfriends. Request #10 follows her vow to "Just say no!" and comes from her very best friend. She can hardly turn Carly down! Audrey arrives in Atlanta early to perform all of her maid-of-honor duties along with final fittings for a one-of-a-kind dress. But Carly's wedding is nothing short of an event, complete with Prince Charming, and the festivities make Audrey question whether there's a prince of her own anywhere in her future. Enter the groom's brother and best man. Shaggy-haired, tattooed bad boy J.R. Hunt couldn't be any more different from Prince Charming if he rode in on a Harley Davidson. Oh, wait. He actually did ride in on a Harley! "Sandra D. Bricker is the Babe Ruth of romantic comedy with one home run after another! Third in the hilarious series, I didn't want Always the Designer, Never the Bride to end. I'm anxiously waiting for the next book in this series. Novel Rocket and I give Always the Designer, Never the Bride our highest recommendation. It's a 5-star read!" - Ane Mulligan, Sr. Editor Novel Rocket "Sandie Bricker's latest romance is as beautifully woven as a haute couture gown. Always the Designer, Never the Bride offers readers a fun and engaging storyline, along with some sparkling embellishments, including an array of bridal design tidbits, guaranteed to have you reaching for your needle and thread. Highly recommended!" - Janice Thompson, author of the Weddings by Bella series "Always the Designer Never the Bride shows yet another angle of the journey from 'I think I love you' to 'I do' and all the side adventures that keep her readers begging, 'Tell me another story!'" Cynthia Ruchti, radio personality and novelist, author of the Carol Award finalist They Almost Always Come Home "Sandra Bricker has done it again! Like every book in this series, Always the Designer, Never the Bride made me laugh, made me sigh, made me root for the heroine, and made me cry. When I reached the last page, I didn't know whether to whimper because I had to leave Audrey and J.R. behind...or exhale that sigh of satisfaction bornof reading a truly wonderful story. No way I'm loaning this one out, because what if it isn't returned!" - Loree Lough, best-selling author of more than 80 award-winning books, including reader favorite From Ashes to Honor
Always the Hero
by Alison RobertsWill discovering he's a father finally tame this daredevil?It broke Abigail's heart to leave Tom Kendrick, but the delectable rescue paramedic was always chasing danger, always being the hero. It made Abby feel she came second in his life-she couldn't risk their baby feeling that way, too.When an earthquake strikes Kaimotu, Tom is flown in to the rescue. Seeing Abby again is devastating-he'd thought he'd put the past to rest, but that pounding in his heart is not adrenaline... And to learn he is a father, too-amid all the turmoil-is galling...until he realizes he has this one chance to fight for his child and the woman he loves.
Always the Hero: Marrying The Wedding Crasher Back To The Lake Breeze Hotel Always The Hero Crossing The Goal Line (Butterfly Harbor Stories Ser. #3)
by Anna J. StewartHe never relied on anyone but himself…But he needs her now! Butterfly Harbor deputy Matt Knight wants two things: to date Lori Bradley and the chance to adopt Kyle, a troubled teen. Wounded in Afghanistan, Matt knows he can’t move forward anchored to the past. But once he regains the guarded hotel manager’s trust, will his need to protect those he loves cost him a future with this extraordinary woman?
Always the Last to Know
by Kristan HigginsSometimes you have to break a family to fix it.From New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins, a new novel examining a family at the breaking point in all its messy, difficult, wonderful complexity.The Frosts are a typical American family. Barb and John, married almost fifty years, are testy and bored with each other...who could blame them after all this time? At least they have their daughters-- Barb's favorite, the perfect, brilliant Juliet; and John's darling, the free-spirited Sadie. The girls themselves couldn't be more different, but at least they got along, more or less. It was fine. It was enough.Until the day John had a stroke, and their house of cards came tumbling down.Now Sadie has to put her career as a teacher and struggling artist in New York on hold to come back and care for her beloved dad--and face the love of her life, whose heart she broke, and who broke hers. Now Juliet has to wonder if people will notice that despite her perfect career as a successful architect, her perfect marriage to a charming Brit, and her two perfect daughters, she's spending an increasing amount of time in the closet having panic attacks. And now Barb and John will finally have to face what's been going on in their marriage all along.From the author of Good Luck with That and Life and Other Inconveniences comes a new novel of heartbreaking truths and hilarious honesty about what family really means.
Always the Midwife
by Alison RobertsThe perfect midwife... Dedicated midwife Sophia Toulson always has a baby to hold-it's a special part of her job that helps her cope with her infertility. But sometimes a girl just wants to have fun-and hunky motorbike-riding paramedic Aiden Harrison has the perfect proposition... The perfect fling! Aiden devotes his life to his injured brother and his patients-he never dates a woman more than three times. Sophia should be his ideal fling...but he soon realizes that three dates may never be enough!
Always the One: A Clean Romance (Meet Me at the Altar #4)
by Tara RandelFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Tara RandelShe’s the love of his life… but is he still hers?FBI agent Derrick Matthews has finally found his childhood sweetheart and the love of his life—but she isn’t exactly happy about it! Years ago, Hannah Rawlings disappeared overnight when her family went on the run, and she blames Derrick. She tells him she’s moved on and he should, too, but Derrick fears Hannah’s still in danger. He vows to protect her—even if that means betraying her trust…again.Meet Me at the Altar seriesThe Lawman’s Secret VowHis Honor, Her FamilyTrusting Her HeartAlways the OneFrom Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.
Always the Vampire
by Nancy HaddockIt's not easy being a dutiful maid of honor when you're a vampire in the Sunshine State... Cesca Marinelli has been slacking on her duties as a vampire princess, but she will be the best maid of honor ever for Maggie's Victorian wedding. However, when her mostly-human honey, Saber, falls ill due to a magical construct called the Void, she knows she'll have to go beyond the call of bridesmaid duty... The Void is affecting every supernatural being in Cesca's afterlife, including her shapeshifter ex, Triton. To counter the Void's reign of terror, Cesca must fully summon her vampire powers-which may lead to her own doom.
Always the Wedding Planner, Never the Bride
by Sandra D. BrickerAs a wedding planner, Sherilyn Caine should have the perfect wedding experience... After all, she just landed her dream job at the wedding destination hotel, The Tanglewood. The rest should be a piece of cake for Sherilyn's Type A personality. But while everything else goes smoothly, her own wedding plans start to sink right before her eyes. One way or the other, Sherilyn is determined to make this wedding work--until the latest development threatens to call the whole thing off. Is it possible that Sherilyn is allergic to her fiancé?
Always the Wedding Planner, Never the Bride
by Sandra D. BrickerAs a wedding planner, Sherilyn Caine should have the perfect wedding experience... After all, she just landed her dream job at the wedding destination hotel, The Tanglewood. The rest should be a piece of cake for Sherilyn's Type A personality. But while everything else goes smoothly, her own wedding plans start to sink right before her eyes. One way or the other, Sherilyn is determined to make this wedding work--until the latest development threatens to call the whole thing off. Is it possible that Sherilyn is allergic to her fiancé? "What a fun read! This is perfect to take with you to the beach or to sit by a fire, although people will be looking at you strangely as you laugh and nod at all the problems Sherilyn has to face. And the recipes are to die for! Anyone who has been to a wedding will love the humor and romance in this book!" - Camy Tang, author of The Sushi Series and Protection for Hire "You'll want to say 'I do' to this delightful story filled with fun, romance, memorable characters, and all the charm of the South." - Jenny B. Jones, award-winning author of Save the Date and A Charmed Life Series "This book will make you want to check into The Tanglewood Inn for a nice long stay! Always the Wedding Planner, Never the Bride is filled with friendship and romance and Sandra D. Bricker's trademark wit and warmth. I want to hang out with these women! Bricker's novels are like a fun visit with your best friend!" - Judy Christie, author of Hurry Less, Worry Less and fiction titles, including The Glory of Green, Book #3 in The Green Series "I didn't think Sandra D. Bricker could write another story in this series to outdo Always the Baker, Never the Bride. I was wrong. With her gift for natural, sparkling dialogue and her ability to throw believable, tension-causing conflicts into the path of our heroine, Sherilyn, Bricker has written another winner in Always the Wedding Planner, Never the Bride. While it was wonderful revisiting characters from the first book, new lovebirds Sherilyn and Andy stole my heart and awakened my empathy as soon as I met them. Before you start reading the book, you might need to check your own planner--it's hard to set it down once you dive in!" - Trish Perry, author of The Tea Shop Series, including Perfect Blend and Tea for Two
Always There
by Iyana JennaAfter getting some bad news about his dad’s health condition, Shane, with his boyfriend Kenzo, rush to the hospital. Slippery snowy road conditions, added with a bit of speeding, send them into a terrible car crash.Both men are in critical condition, with one on life support. Decisions are made. When one must be sacrificed to save the other, will their love survive?
Always Time to Die
by Elizabeth LowellFormer U.S. Senator Quintrell is dead.His son, New Mexico's governor, is preparing hisrun for the highest political office in the land.And dark family secrets are about to explode with the devastating force of a Southwestern earthquake.An eccentric Quintrell aunt has invited genealogist Carolina "Carly" May to their Taos compound to compile a record of the illustrious family. But digging into the past is raising troubling questions about a would-be president's private life . . . and the grisly street crime that left his drug-addicted sister dead. As a dark world of twisted passions and depravity slowly opens up before Carly, there is no one whom she dares trust -- perhaps least of all Dan Duran, a dangerous, haunted enigma who's tied to the Quintrells' history. But she will need an ally to survive the terrible mysteries a father carried to the grave -- because following the bloodlines of the powerful can be a bloody business. And some dead secrets can kill.
Always to Remember
by Lorraine Heath“With its unconventional, heart-wrenching hero,” this historical romance from a New York Times bestseller “plays on every emotion . . . and, ultimately, love” (Publishers Weekly).Branded a traitor and imprisoned for refusing to fight for the Confederacy, Clayton Holland returns home to Cedar Grove, only to be spurned by the townspeople. Everyone except Meg Warner, who commissions Clayton Holland to construct a memorial for Cedar Grove’s fallen heroes. As Meg watchs him work, she lets get of her own grief as she sees a strength in Clayton that draws her closer to him.
Always Valentine's Day
by Kristin HardyHad his ship finally come in?For Christopher Trask, it was beginning to look that way. Though his professional life might be a shambles, his Valentine's Day family reunion on the high seas was looking most promising-especially once he met fellow passenger Larkin Hayes. The beautiful "it" girl was there to keep an eye on her often remarried father. But Christopher couldn't keep his eyes offher. ...Larkin was suspicious of Christopher from the start-and her father falling for his aunt was certainly complicating matters! Still, a cruise ship wasn't real life...and Christopher could kiss her senseless. So what was the harm in a little holiday fun? Surely her common sense would return once she was back on dry land....
Always Watching (Beaumont Brothers Justice #2)
by Julie Anne LindseyIs she being paranoid? Or facing a deadly threat? Suspecting she&’s being followed, Scarlet Wills hires local PI Austin Beaumont. But when a brutal attack lands Scarlet in the hospital, it&’s clear they&’re up against a rapidly escalating threat. Posing as lovers ignites passion that threatens their determination to keep things strictly professional. And they&’re running out of time to catch someone who&’ll stop at nothing to make Scarlet his…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Beaumont Brothers Justice series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: Closing In On CluesBook 2: Always WatchingBook 3: Innocent Witness
Always With Love: The perfect heart-warming and uplifting love story to cosy up with
by Giovanna FletcherThe magical and heart-warming novel from No. 1 bestseller, Giovanna Fletcher'Simply GORGEOUS. Sit back and let yourself be swept up into the life of Sophie and Billy' 5* Reader Review'This is PURE ESCAPISM and I loved every single word of it' 5* Reader Review'I cried tears of JOY and HAPPINESS . . . Beautifully written' 5* Reader Review________Sophie's got used to being the girlfriend of Billy Buskin, the biggest movie star in the world . . . Sort of.But when she and Billy take a trip to visit his family in Los Angeles, she quickly discovers she's totally unprepared for the chaos of Hollywood, the paparazzi and Billy's controlling mother.And when Billy extends his stay in LA, leaving Sophie to fly home to Rosefont Hill alone, it seems there's more than just miles between them.Now Sophie must decide if they can overcome their differences for good. Because not every love story lasts the distance . . .'Giovanna Fletcher steals our hearts again' New Magazine________With so much love on every page, this dazzling sequel to Billy and Me will warm your heart.READERS ARE HEAD OVER HEELS FOR ALWAYS WITH LOVE . . .'So touching, funny and romantic' 5* Reader Review'Loved it from start to finish' 5* Reader Review'I fell in love with these characters' 5* Reader Review'Gripping from the very first sentence' 5* Reader Review'Simply gorgeous. Uplifting, funny, heartwarming' 5* Reader Review'A beautiful yet emotional rollercoaster' 5* Reader Review'I laughed, I cried - a truly amazing read' 5* Reader Review
Always Yesterday
by Jeri OdellAs a female cop, Delanie Cooper is on her most difficult assignment yet. To stop a baby-selling ring, she goes undercover as an unmarried, pregnant teen. Her new partner, Eli Logan, plays the father. With his rugged good looks, Delanie doesn't have to fake attraction, but Eli's rough exterior and bitterness toward women make it hard even to be friends. Eli is outraged at having another female partner. His last one nearly got him killed, and she wasn't the first woman to let him down. He's sure he'll never need another woman in his life or anyone else, not even God. His past has shown him he can only count on himself. Amid danger and deceit, can Eli forget the pain of yesterday to see something different in Delanie? And will he come to know God, the only One who will never let him down?
Always You
by Cecilia GrayAnne has always done what her family has asked of her, including giving up her dreams of being a vet and breaking up with the perfect boyfriend--the one who just returned to town richer, hotter, and more heartbreaking than ever. With nothing to lose, will Anne finally ignore what everyone else tells her and go after her heart's desires?PRAISE FOR THE JANE AUSTEN ACADEMYEngaging characters, a gentle romance, budding friendships, and a payoff that is incredibly rewarding. --Indie JaneCute. Adorable. Genius. Amazing. I'm running out of synonyms... I loved all the friendships! Girl power! --Monique Morris, Goodreads***ABOUT THE JANE AUSTEN ACADEMY SERIESDive into the fabulous, fun lives of six Academy girls as their friendships are tested, torn, and ultimately triumph...The last thing that the girls at the elite Jane Austen Academy need is hot guys to flirt with. But over the summer the school has been sold, and like it or not, the guys are coming. And it's about to turn the Academy--and the lives of its students--totally upside down...The Jane Austen Academy series are modern retellings of Jane Austen classics set at a beachside California boarding school, complete with a reader's discussion guide for your book club, student group, or Jane Austen fan club.Book 1: Fall For You (Lizzie--Pride and Prejudice)Book 2: So Into You (Ellie--Sense and Sensibility)Book 3: When I'm With You (Kat--Northanger Abbey)Book 4: Suddenly You (Fanny--Mansfield Park)Book 5: Only With You (Emma--Emma)Book 6: Always You (Anne--Persuasion)The Jane Austen Academy Originals: After the Academy, follow the villains and villainesses who left the Academy behind as they finally get their happily-ever-afters.Book 7: Then Came You (Josh Wickham)--coming soon!* * *MORE PRAISE FOR THE JANE AUSTEN ACADEMYA What's Hot Pick--RT Book ReviewsA unique twist on a classic... A compelling mix of action, drama and love. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Always You
by Crystal HubbardThe "baby" of the Winters family, Chiara Winters is a top technical sales rep for United States IntelTech, Inc., one of the world's elite software companies. The job sends Chiara all over the world--and into a world of trouble when she inherits a secret about her boss's premier product that might have led to her partner's death.In uncovering the truth and exposing her boss, Chiara finds a steadfast ally in John Mahoney, who is much more than a co-worker and friend. But Chiara and John have secrets of their own, which affect every decision they make as they pursue justice.As their peril grows, Chiara is forced to accept the fact that the family she's fought so hard to distance herself from is her greatest defense against the threat posed by powerful forces determined to protect a valuable secret.
Always You
by Nell IrisThom Novak feels like a walking cliché: the gay guy desperately in love with his straight best friend, Lee. But he's willing to keep his feelings hidden, to do whatever it takes, as long as they stay friends forever.Lee Conway loves sharing an apartment with Thom, his best friend since birth, and would be happy doing it for the rest of his life ... no matter his current girlfriend's opinion on the matter. But he's never been known for being in contact with his emotions.When something happens to upset the status quo, Lee pulls away. Has Lee learned how Thom feels about him? Will it mean the end of their friendship? Or is there another reason Lee needs time to think? A more ... hopeful reason?
Always You (Bachelor Brotherhood #3)
by Denise Grover SwankFirst love is better the second time around.Matt Osborn had no idea coaching his five-year-old nephew's soccer team would get him so much attention from the mothers-attention he doesn't want now that he's given up on love and having a family of his own. Yep, Matt's the last of his bachelor buddies, and plans on staying that way. That is, until he finds himself face-to-face with the woman who broke his heart.Single mom Anna paused her life in England to help her father recover from an illness. She can't afford complications, and too-hot-for-his-own-good Matt Osborn-her almost former fiancé-is definitely a complication. He's a reminder of what might have been-or should have been. That irresistible pull between them isn't over. Not even close. But if she's not careful, she'll break both their hearts . . . again.Denise Grover Swank's USA Today bestselling Bachelor Brotherhood series:Only YouUntil YouAlways You
Always…As One
by R. L. HesterDavid Wyatt is a piano prodigy and at fifteen years of age, his family moves from Tennessee to Oklahoma City, where he begins a new school year and a life he never expected. He meets a teacher that changes his life, and he embarks on the challenge of fulfilling a long-forgotten dream by the woman he loves. Challenges are always present for high schoolers, some are normal, everyday challenges but others can be life-threatening … as they were for David. However, being an exceptionally intelligent and strong individual, David overcomes these threats and begins a life others only dream of, and he does this for the lady he loves.
Aly's House
by Leila MeachamA tender, classic love story about the power of first love and the promise of a second chance . . . Aly Kingston has only ever loved one man: Marshall Wayne. But she put all of those childish dreams behind her ages ago when the Waynes left town. Her father's victory at foreclosing on the Wayne family farm, the betrayal written all over Marshall's face-it all still lingers in her mind and in her heart. But now, years later, when he comes back home to Claiborne, Aly realizes so much has changed since Marshall's been away . . . and so much remains the same.Seeing Aly again surprises Marshall Wayne. Gone is the gangly girl who followed him around. In her place is a beautiful woman with warmth and sensitivity, someone who makes him want to believe in love again. But Marshall is back home for one reason and one reason alone: to get revenge on the man who destroyed his family and to reclaim what rightfully belongs to him.As the past and the present collide, will Aly lose her heart to the man who's plotting to destroy her family? Or can she show Marshall that love runs deeper than vengeance?
Alyssa Again
by Sylvie Kurtzshe'd assumed her twin's identity, faked an engagement to a man she hardly knew.But only by becoming Alyssa could Brooke Snowden view life through her long-lost sister's eyes...to find the person who wanted Alyssa dead.The deception, she knew, was fraught with risk, but Brooke hadn't anticipated her dangerous attraction to the one man forbidden to her....It was Jack Chessman's duty as a cop to protect Brooke, and his debt of honor to her twin. But while his regard for Alyssa had never gone beyond brotherly affection, his feelings for pretend fiancée Brooke were of the forever kind.But first, he had to keep her alive....
Alyssa's Wolves (Wolf Masters #4)
by Becca JamesonAfter fleeing an arranged marriage in a polygamist community in Oklahoma, Alyssa Franklin wants nothing more than to enjoy her early twenties, take some classes at the local college, and learn about the world outside the confines of her childhood pack. Embraced by the loving Masters family in Oregon, Alyssa is beyond grateful for her good fortune. Nothing can upset her new life, except maybe the scent of her mate wafting toward her at a local rodeo… Tyler Evans has been sent from Alyssa’s Oklahoma pack to ensure she is indeed mated to one of the Masters. Blindsided, he’s completely unprepared to realize Alyssa is his mate. In a rash, split-second decision, he flees her presence, not wishing to upset the perfect life his mate is living. Tortured with the need to be with Alyssa and unprepared for his inability to avoid the pull she has on him, Tyler abandons his family in Oklahoma and treks to Oregon to claim his mate. Michael Masters has been living in Spain for two years, knowing Alyssa is his mate and wishing to give her time to mature and experience life before claiming her. When he learns she believes another man is destined for her, he returns from abroad to claim his mate. Hoping she was mistaken, Michael treads lightly with his fingers crossed that Fate has not deemed it necessary to share her. When these three souls collide, tension rises. None of them are prepared for or interested in a ménage. However, Fate has other plans. Can the three lovers, drawn to each other by a power they can’t deny, work together to become a family? Or will outside forces, both local and distant, tear them apart before they’ve had a chance to consummate their mating?