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High Street: Book Two in the gripping, uplifting Gibson Family Saga (Gibson Saga #2)
by Anna Jacobs**Book two in the gorgeously heartwarming Gibson Family series, perfect for fans of Catherine Cookson, Dilly Court and 'Call the Midwife'**Lancashire, 1845. Annie Gibson can finally leave Salem Street. At long last she's realised her dream of opening an elegant dressmaking salon in the mill town of Bilsden - and she is determined to take her father and his second family with her, away from poverty. But Annie's troubles are far from over. Someone is trying to undermine her business; her family have their own ideas about what they want to do with their lives; and several men are persistently trying to win her favour, including Frederick, the mill owner, and Daniel, her childhood friend.As Annie gets better acquainted with both, she becomes increasingly confused about her feelings. Can she really be in love? And can she risk trusting any man ever again?**************Praise for Anna Jacobs: 'Catherine Cookson fans will cheer!' - Peterborough Evening Telegraph'Anna Jacobs' books are deservedly popular. She is one of the best writers of Lancashire sagas around' - Historical Novels Reviews'Anna Jacobs' books have an impressive grasp of human emotions' - Sunday Times
High Street: Book Two in the gripping, uplifting Gibson Family Saga (Gibson Saga #2)
by Anna JacobsThe second in the heartwarming Lancashire saga series that began with SALEM STREET, by beloved author Anna Jacobs.In 1845 Annie Gibson can finally leave Salem Street. Her dreams of being able to open an elegant dressmaking salon in the High Street of Bilsden, a Lancashire mill town, have come true. And she is going to take her father and his second family with her, away from poverty, away from the Rows.But Annie has not left trouble behind. Someone is trying to undermine her business. Her family have their own ideas about what they want to do with their lives. And several men are persistently trying to win favour with the beautiful young widow - including Frederick Hallam, the mill owner, and Daniel O'Connor, her childhood friend.As Annie gets better acquainted with both, she becomes increasingly confused about her feelings. Can she really be in love And can she risk trusting any man again. (P) 2021 Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
High Test (Dreamspun Desires #47)
by Elizabeth NobleThe coffee is rich. Hayden isn't. But Neal doesn't need to know that—yet. Hayden Owens is just your typical graduate student working his way through school as a barista for the Owens Coffee Company—no relation. But he keeps the “no relation” part to himself when he meets dashing architect, Neal Kirchner, a successful older man from an old-money family. Hayden doesn’t exactly lie, but he figures it can’t hurt for Neal to believe he’s a rich kid. After all, Hayden doesn’t want Neal thinking he’s a gold digger. The closer they become, the harder it gets for Hayden to come clean. Something always seems to get in the way. When a company bankruptcy and a jilted, vindictive woman threaten to expose his charade, Hayden thinks it’s all gone down the drain. Luckily Neal is ready with some innocent trickery of his own.
High Test (Dreamspun Desires Ser. #Vol. 47)
by Elizabeth NobleHayden Owens is just a typical graduate student working his way through school as a barista for the Owens Coffee Company -- no relation. But he keeps the "no relation" part to himself when he meets dashing, older Neal Kirchner, a successful architect from an old-money family. Hayden doesn't exactly lie, but he figures it can't hurt for Neal to believe he's a rich kid. After all, Hayden doesn't want Neal thinking he's a gold digger.Neal Kirchner is Asian Indian and British decent. His parents became Christians, shoving their heritage to the side. Neal has returned to the customs and religion his grandmother cherished. On top of being a very successful architect he's heir to the Indian Rose Tea Company, a business that's been in his family for generations.Neal's passion is high performance cars and he meets Hayden at a fundraiser for the automotive engineering department of Clemson University. They are immediately smitten with each other. The closer they become, the harder it gets for Hayden to come clean. Something always seems to get in the way. When a company bankruptcy and a jilted, vindictive woman threaten to expose his charade, Hayden thinks it's all gone down the drain. Luckily Neal is ready with some innocent trickery of his own, but will their relationship survive?
High Tide
by Jude DeverauxThe New York Times bestselling Montgomery/Taggert Family series returns with a sizzling romance &“packed full of warmth, humor, sensual tension, and exciting adventure&” (RT Book Reviews) about a New York businesswoman on the run in Florida after being falsely accused of murder. A rising star at a Manhattan corporation, Fiona Burkenhalter is a New Yorker through and through and when her boss inexplicably sends her to handle a new account in the Florida Everglades, it may as well be another planet. But this is no ordinary business meeting: Fiona is to join her client on a rustic fishing expedition, accompanied by a guide with the larger-than-life name of Ace Montgomery. More than a little steamed at this detour from the executive fast track, Fiona never imagined that she&’d embarked on the wildest adventure of her life—or that the rough-hewn, undeniably handsome Ace Montgomery from the Southern backwoods would become her closest ally. But hair-raising circumstances pull her deep into trouble from the moment she steps off the plane. Only in the heart of the swamplands could she get lost in a maze of intrigue and become the prime suspect for a shocking murder with Ace as her presumed accomplice. Suddenly, they discover that they have inherited the murder victim&’s vast fortune and they are now Florida&’s most wanted couple! Now, with their lives and hearts on the line, they turn up the heat in their desperate search for a killer.
High Tide
by Veronica Henry*Shortlisted for the RNA Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year 2016*Pennfleet might be a small town, but there's never a dull moment in its narrow winding streets ...Kate has only planned a flying visit to clear out the family home after the death of her mother. When she finds an anonymous letter, she is drawn back into her own past.Single dad Sam is juggling his deli and two lively teenagers, so romance is the last thing on his mind. Then Cupid fires an unexpected arrow - but what will his children think?Nathan Fisher is happy with his lot, running picnic cruises up and down the river, but kissing the widow of the richest man in Pennfleet has disastrous consequences.Vanessa knows what she has done is unseemly for a widow, but it's the most fun she's had for years. Must she always be on her best behaviour?As autumn draws in and the nights grow longer, there are sure to be fireworks in this gloriously engaging novel from Veronica Henry, author of A Night on the Orient Express.
High Tide
by Veronica Henry*Shortlisted for the RNA Contemporary Romantic Novel of the Year 2016*Pennfleet might be a small town, but there's never a dull moment in its narrow winding streets ...Kate has only planned a flying visit to clear out the family home after the death of her mother. When she finds an anonymous letter, she is drawn back into her own past.Single dad Sam is juggling his deli and two lively teenagers, so romance is the last thing on his mind. Then Cupid fires an unexpected arrow - but what will his children think?Nathan Fisher is happy with his lot, running picnic cruises up and down the river, but kissing the widow of the richest man in Pennfleet has disastrous consequences.Vanessa knows what she has done is unseemly for a widow, but it's the most fun she's had for years. Must she always be on her best behaviour?As autumn draws in and the nights grow longer, there are sure to be fireworks in this gloriously engaging novel from Veronica Henry, author of A Night on the Orient Express.
High Tide
by Veronica HenryPennfleet might be a small town, but there's never a dull moment in its narrow winding streets ...Kate has only planned a flying visit to clear out the family home after the death of her mother. When she finds an anonymous letter, she is drawn back into her own past.Single dad Sam is juggling his deli and two lively teenagers, so romance is the last thing on his mind. Then Cupid fires an unexpected arrow - but what will his children think?Nathan Fisher is happy with his lot, running picnic cruises up and down the river, but kissing the widow of the richest man in Pennfleet has disastrous consequences.Vanessa knows what she has done is unseemly for a widow, but it's the most fun she's had for years. Must she always be on her best behaviour?As autumn draws in and the nights grow longer, there are sure to be fireworks in this gloriously engaging novel from Veronica Henry, author of A Night on the Orient Express.(p) 2015 Orion Publishing Group
High Voltage (Fever #10)
by Karen Marie Moning<P>Immortal Faerie and ancient feuds, secrets and sacrifices—a thrilling new chapter in the bestselling Fever series begins, featuring Dani, Ryodan, and other beloved characters, as they battle to save Dublin from the rising of a terrifying evil determined to enslave the human race. There is no action without consequence. <P>Dani O’Malley was nine years old when the delusional, sadistic Rowena transformed her into a ruthless killer. Years later, Dani is tough and hardened, yet achingly vulnerable and fiercely compassionate, living alone by her own exacting code. Despite the scars on her body, and driven by deeper ones carved into her soul, no one is more committed to protecting Dublin. By day she ensures the safety of those she rescues, by night she hunts evil, dispensing justice swiftly and without mercy, determined to give to those she cares for the peace she has never known. <P>There is no power without price. When the Faerie Queen used the dangerously powerful Song of Making to heal the world from the damage done by the Hoar Frost King, catastrophic magic seeped deep into the earth, giving rise to horrifying, unforeseen consequences—and now deadly enemies plot in the darkness, preparing to enslave the human race and unleash an ancient reign of Hell on Earth. <P>There is no future without sacrifice. With the lethal, immortal Ryodan at her side, armed with the epic Sword of Light, Dani once again battles to save the world, but her past comes back to haunt her with a vengeance, demanding an unspeakable price for the power she needs to save the human race. And no one—not even Ryodan, who would move the very stars for her—can save her this time. <P><b> A New York Times Bestseller</b>
High Water Mark
by Tom MunroeDominic, an EMT from Michigan, travels to Italy to discover his heritage. But after visiting the small town where his great grandparents lived, he finds so much more. The historical treasures of Rome. The priceless artwork of Florence. And then on to Venice to explore the city billed as “Disneyland for Adults.”But the city is battling a historic flood, altering his plans and setting him on a course he never could have imagined, a path that intersects with the lives of three others. Sandro, a handsome Italian actor, appears to be the man of his dreams. As they walk the flooded city, they meet the charming Maria and her energetic young son Massimo. A near tragedy soon binds their lives together forever as Venice tries to defend itself against encroaching waters.Dominic vows to return to his lover in a few months. But February of 2020 proves to be a bad time for a reunion. Can these two men overcome a flood, a tragedy, and the perils of a pandemic to have a life together? Will their love survive until life someday returns to normal?
High on a Hill (Jazz Age #2)
by Dorothy GarlockFrom the bestselling author of "The Edge of Town" comes a novel about a young girl who must choose between a bootlegging father and the lawman on his trail.
High-Altitude Doctor (24/7 Ser. #10)
by Sarah MorganThe love between two doctors heats up the frozen heights of Mount Everest in this romantic adventure by a USA Today–bestselling author.Dr. Juliet Adams is an expert in her field of high-altitude medicine and she’s about to take on the most dangerous, grueling challenge of all—Mount Everest!It’s Juliet’s life ambition to reach the summit to finish what her brother couldn’t—he died climbing it. But one man stands in her way. Brooding Dr. Finn McBride is also on the expedition, and it’s their job to work together, trust each other and ensure everyone’s safety, when every moment could be fatal. Finn’s instinct is to protect his determined, beautiful colleague. He knows she’s got secrets, but on Everest, there’s nowhere to hide.
High-Caliber Christmas: High-caliber Christmas Winchester Christmas Wedding (Whitehorse, Montana: Winchester Ranch Reloaded #2)
by B.J. DanielsA secret agent returns home to the woman he left behind and puts them both in danger in this romantic suspense from a New York Times–bestselling author.When Jace Dennison left Whitehorse twelve years ago, he never meant to return—until a family tragedy draws the undercover agent back to the town—and the woman he left behind. Suddenly Jace must deal with a life-changing Winchester revelation and serious danger. His Christmas homecoming is stirring up a hornet’s nest of trouble, and his ex-fiancée, Kayley Mitchell, is smack dab in the middle.The last thing Jace wanted was to put the warm and loving woman in harm’s way, but whoever has it out for him has taken Kayley hostage. Jace knows, without a doubt, he’ll risk his own life to save Kayley’s—and if he’s given a second shot at her love, he’ll take it.
High-Caliber Cowboy
by B. J. DanielsLand. Money. Cattle. All part and parcel of the Big Sky business in New York Times bestseller B.J. Daniels’ MCCALLS’ MONTANA. The McCalls have been sworn enemies of the VanHorns for generations…until now. Black sheep of the family, Brandon McCall, has zero to lose by crossing the property line. His own father can’t fault hard work—no matter the employer. But fraternizing with a female VanHorn is out of the question. Except this woman is already in a heap of trouble. Anna Austin is determined to find out what happened to her past, her parents…only, someone else wants those secrets to remain buried. With Brandon by her side, only certain death can stop her pursuit.Anna Austin is determined to find out what happened to her past, her parents…only, someone else wants those secrets to remain buried. With Brandon by her side, only certain death can stop her pursuit. Originally published in 2005.
High-Caliber Holiday
by Susan SleemanCAUGHT IN THE CROSSHAIRS Held hostage on a train, ex-lawyer Morgan Thorsby finds her powers of persuasion failing her for the first time. Former marine sniper Brady Owens is her only hope-but his split-second hesitation on the trigger leaves her wounded. Yet when an obsessed stalker threatens Morgan, Brady steps up. Protecting someone so tough and beautiful is hardly a chore, but Brady pulls back every time they get close. Morgan isn't ready for the connection forming between them, either, but she knows she needs his help. Can Brady capture the culprit in time for Christmas? First Responders: Brave men and women alert and ready for danger and love.
High-Heeled Alibi
by Sydney RyanA MAN WITH NO IDENTITY...A WOMAN WITH GREAT SHOES...AND A KILLER ON THE LOOSEHis allies murdered and his identity erased, secret agent Mick James was as good as dead. His only chance-blow the conspiracy that set him up and turned his covert agency against him. His only hope-a resistant alibi in stilettos named Bitsy Leigh.With bullets whizzing by her, Bitsy had no time to question Mick's innocence. Nor to protect herself from her captor's threatening masculinity. Her life was surely in danger. But on the run with Mick, trained assassins at their heels, Bitsy wondered just who was more dangerous....
High-Powered, Hot-Blooded (Man of the Month)
by Susan MalleryMr. December: Duncan Patrick, CEO ScroogeHis Objective: Lose the "bah humbug" attitudeHis Plan: Find the right (temporary) mistressA powerful businessman, Duncan didn't like ultimatums, unless he was making them. But the board demanded his public image change. When he encountered sweet kindergarten teacher Annie McCoy, he knew she'd make him look like a perfect angel, though it would take some devilish manipulation.Once he had Annie playing his pretend mistress, Duncan needed to make her his real-life lover. Could a grouchy CEO cultivate the charm necessary to win the woman he'd almost destroyed?
High-Priority Asset: High-priority Asset (a Hard Core Justice Thriller) / Colton Christmas Conspiracy (the Coltons Of Kansas) (A Hard Core Justice Thriller #3)
by Juno RushdanTo safeguard California’s Witness Protection Program, recovering leaked information is the top priority.The safety of every person in California’s Witness Protection Program rests in US marshal Dutch Haas’s capable hands. So inserting himself into Isabel Vargas’s life to get the drop on her criminal uncle is a no-brainer. Except his target is fiery and intelligent—and she quickly becomes his partner instead of his mark. With threats stacking up, will Isabel and Dutch be able to stop Isabel’s past from catching up with her before it is too late?
High-Risk Homecoming
by Alison StoneHOMETOWN PROTECTOR After being attacked in her own store, Ellie Winters no longer considers her hometown a safe haven. Nor can she believe the lawman helping her recover is Johnny Rock, her former childhood friend-and the boy who once threw her family into turmoil. Though she's secretly happy to see Johnny again, he's only back to stop a drug ring. Too bad the trail leads straight to Ellie's shop. Despite their rocky history, Johnny knows the pretty business owner can't possibly be guilty. Now, with Johnny as the only thing standing between Ellie and a killer, he will do anything to keep her safe...and prove he's worthy of Ellie trusting him with her heart.
High-Risk Investigation: Baby On The Run Credible Threat High-risk Investigation
by Jane M. ChoateA reporter is out to find her parents’ killer with the help of a handsome bodyguard in this inspirational romantic thriller.Reporter Scout McAdams has always followed in the footsteps of her mother, a successful true crime writer. Now she’s determined to finish the investigation that got her parents killed. But when she starts receiving death threats, former Army Ranger Nicco Santonni is assigned to be her bodyguard.Scout begrudgingly accepts Nicco’s protection—on one condition. He can’t get in the way of her investigation. Shadowing her every move, Nicco comes to admire the smart, beautiful woman who won’t stop until justice is served. But when they uncover a deadly secret beyond anything they imagined, it will take all their grit, strength, and faith to stay alive.
High-Risk Rescue (Honor Protection Specialists #1)
by Elizabeth GoddardIn the shadow of Mt. Rainier her life hangs in the balance. Surviving a shoot-out is not how Hannah Kahn planned to start her new job. But when her boss is killed, the shooters think she knows something and make her their next mark. She&’ll have to rely on Ayden Honor—her boss&’s bodyguard and her ex—to outrun the mysterious mercenaries now intent on chasing her. And the secret she&’s kept from him must finally come to light…From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Honor Protection Specialists Book 1: High-Risk Rescue
High-Risk Reunion
by Gail BarrettRedemption is but a step away for reformed jewel thief Rafael Navarro. The price? One last, dangerous heist. But when things turn deadly and an innocent is accused, his only way out is to trust the woman who once betrayed him. Eons ago, heiress Gabrielle Ferrer had broken Rafael's heart to save his life. Now that her covert quest for revenge against a ruthless criminal has taken a lethal turn, they are forced to work together to clear their names of murder. Old attractions and new desires flare-yet the secrets of their dark pasts may lead to a fatal future....
High-Risk Reunion: High-risk Reunion Targeted For Murder Deadly Setup (Lone Star Justice)
by Margaret DaleyWhen a prosecutor is threatened by dangerous criminals, she finds refuge with the Texas Ranger she never stopped loving in this romantic suspense novel.When district attorney Tory Carson returns home after a long day in court prosecuting a gang leader, she finds her house trashed. Concerned that the vandalism is connected to the trial, the local police chief calls the Texas Rangers . . . and her former love Cade Morgan responds.Tory’s history with Cade—and the secret they share—makes her reluctant to let him back into her life. But Tory doesn’t want to choose between bringing down a gang leader and protecting her teenage daughter. As the case continues and the threat escalates, the safest place for Tory and her daughter is at Cade’s ranch. But can Cade protect them long enough for Tory to bring the criminal to justice?
High-Society Secret Pregnancy
by Maureen ChildManhattan millionaire Max Rolland didn't do relationships. . . until his one-night stand turned up pregnant. Blue-blooded Julia Prentice may have been a lamb by day, but she'd been a lion in the bedroom. And when the expectant socialite showed up on his doorstep, Max knew the baby couldn't be his. But he offered marriage anyway. For one year. He'd get his heir and a sexy bedmate. But before the prenup ink was dry, Max was wondering if he'd want more from Julia than just a business deal. . . .
High-Society Seduction
by Maxine SullivanHe needed a mistress. Apretendmistress, that is. So when Jenna Branson confronted playboy billionaire Adam Roth, demanding he return money his brother stole from her family, Adam saw his opportunity. He'd look into her accusations, but she must act as though they're involved-intimately. Anything to rid himself of the unwanted attention of his best friend's wife. The proposition seemed simple, but soon their game of seduction was no longer just for show. Then a high-stakes confrontation forced them to choose between family loyalty...and the chance of forever.