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It's a Kind of Magic
by Carole MatthewsEmma and Leo have been together for ever, but their relationship seems to have lost its sparkle. When Leo turns up to Emma's thirtieth birthday dinner unforgivably late and extremely drunk, she can't help wishing for someone to wave a magic wand and turn Leo into a reliable and considerate boyfriend.Then Leo's path crosses with a decidely unusual girl called Isobel and as he falls under her spell, Emma sees him change before her very eyes. Soon she regrets wishing for a 'new' Leo at all. If Emma's going to win Leo back, she'll need to do some changing of her own . . .
It's a Kind of Magic: The perfect rom-com from the Sunday Times bestseller
by Carole MatthewsThe perfect rom-com from the Sunday Times and multi-million-copy bestsellerEmma and Leo have been together for ever, but their relationship seems to have lost its sparkle. When Leo turns up to Emma's thirtieth birthday dinner unforgivably late and extremely drunk, she can't help wishing for someone to wave a magic wand and turn Leo into a reliable and considerate boyfriend.Then Leo's path crosses with a decidedly unusual girl called Isobel and as he falls under her spell, Emma sees him change before her very eyes. Soon she regrets wishing for a 'new' Leo at all. If Emma's going to win Leo back, she'll need to do some changing of her own . . .Your favourite authors love Carole Matthews:'A gorgeous novel that will delight'KATIE FFORDE'Fun, fantastic and brimming with Matthews magic'MILLY JOHNSON'A life-affirming story full of joy and hope'CATHY BRAMLEY'An irresistibly warm-hearted story'TRISHA ASHLEY'Warm, witty and hopeful - I was charmed'SARAH MORGAN'The queen of funny, feel good fiction'MIKE GAYLE
It's a Vet's Life: (Talyton St George) (Talyton St George #4)
by Cathy WoodmanThe fourth novel in Cathy Woodman's hugely popular Talyton St George seriesEach book in the Talyton St George series can be read as a standalone novel, but when Cathy first had the idea of writing about a vet practice, she intended it to be a trilogy about two vets - Maz and Alex. Talyton St George, the story so far:Trust Me, I'm a Vet (Maz and Alex)Must Be Love (Maz and Alex)The Sweetest ThingIt's a Vet's Life (Maz and Alex)The Village Vet Vets in LoveCountry LovingThe Three of Us (Digital short story, companion to Follow Me Home)Follow Me Home
It's a Wonderful Afterlife
by John AmoryWorkaholic Logan rests only one day of the year: Christmas Day, and then only because when he tried to open his coffee shop on that day once no one showed up. Ever since his parents died on Christmas Eve over ten years ago, Logan keeps busy to keep his feelings at bay and people at a distance, even going so far as to ignore his younger brother's invitation to spend the holiday together.But a car accident and a Christmas Eve encounter with a mysterious stranger named Michael, which may or may not be a dream, will change the way Logan sees his past, his present, and his future.
It's a Wonderful Christmas
by Jasmine Cresswell Colleen Collins Kathleen LongIn Charles Dickens Brentwood's profit-driven life, there is no time for sentimentality. There's no room for family, friends or even the only woman he's ever loved. But when Christmas Eve visitations of holidays past and future show him the life he could have, will Charles change his ways and make this An American Carol his ancestor would be proud of?Down-on-her-luck Stella Gray is about to lose her apartment and her business. The last thing she needs is temporary custody of a troubled boy and the distraction of his well-meaning--and attractive--lawyer, Victor Lancaster. But with Kris Kringle's help and a little Miracle on Bannock Street, this unlikely trio might actually form a family.
It's a Wonderful Fireman
by Jennifer BernardHard-edged fireman Dean Mulligan has never been a big fan of Christmas. Twinkly lights and sparkly tinsel can't brighten the memories of too many years spent in ramshackle foster homes. Although he's established himself as one of the top firefighters at San Gabriel Station 1, he doesn't think he's good enough for someone like gorgeous Lizzie.Lizzie Breen is used to fighting--from her alpha male brothers, who try to smother her in the name of safety, to the life-threatening childhood illness she overcame. She knows what she and Mulligan feel for each other is a lot more than a fling, but she can't get him to see that. The only gift Lizzie wants to give him this season is her love, but he's not willing to accept it.When Mulligan is trapped in the burning wreckage of a holiday store, a Christmas angel arrives to open his eyes. But is it too late? This Christmas, it'll take an angel, a determined woman in love, and the entire Bachelor Firemen crew to make him believe ... it is indeed a wonderful life.
It’s a Wonderful Holiday: have a perfect holiday with this feel good Christmas read
by Heidi McLaughlinA charming festive novella from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin.A workaholic finds just the right Christmas magic to remind him about the most important thing in life . . . Gwen and Rory are in the midst of a divorce which neither of them really wants. But Rory's a workaholic and Gwen is fed up with him putting work before their family. Feeling that a divorce is the only option, she is finally honest with Rory and he is shocked by how badly he's messed up the most important thing in his life. Desperate to change her mind, Rory pulls out all the stops to show how he's changed and how much he loves their family. Will Rory and Gwen get a second chance to save their marriage and bring love back into their family?It's a Wonderful Holiday is a reimagining of Frank Capra's Christmas classic It's A Wonderful Life. *Originally published in the Christmas With You anthologyWhy readers love It's A Wonderful Holiday: 'An enchanting and moving story, It's a Wonderful Holiday is a charming tale, with spirited characters and a happily ever after' 'Thank you, Heidi McLaughlin, for this beautiful story''Heidi's words sucked me in from the beginning and didn't let go . . . I loved this book''A modern twist to an old classic . . . there is absolutely nothing not to love about this''I loved this version of It's a Wonderful Life!''Heidi McLaughlin writes stories like no other author. Reading her books is like coming home and It's a Wonderful Holiday is no exception'
It's a Wonderful Holiday: have a perfect holiday with this feel good Christmas read
by Heidi McLaughlinA charming festive novella from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Heidi McLaughlin.A workaholic finds just the right Christmas magic to remind him about the most important thing in life . . . Gwen and Rory are in the midst of a divorce which neither of them really wants. But Rory's a workaholic and Gwen is fed up with him putting work before their family. Feeling that a divorce is the only option, she is finally honest with Rory and he is shocked by how badly he's messed up the most important thing in his life. Desperate to change her mind, Rory pulls out all the stops to show how he's changed and how much he loves their family. Will Rory and Gwen get a second chance to save their marriage and bring love back into their family?It's a Wonderful Holiday is a reimagining of Frank Capra's Christmas classic It's A Wonderful Life. *Originally published in the Christmas With You anthologyWhy readers love It's A Wonderful Holiday:'An enchanting and moving story, It's a Wonderful Holiday is a charming tale, with spirited characters and a happily ever after' 'Thank you, Heidi McLaughlin, for this beautiful story''Heidi's words sucked me in from the beginning and didn't let go . . . I loved this book''A modern twist to an old classic . . . there is absolutely nothing not to love about this''I loved this version of It's a Wonderful Life!''Heidi McLaughlin writes stories like no other author. Reading her books is like coming home and It's a Wonderful Holiday is no exception'
It's a Wonderful Tangled Christmas Carol (The Tangled Series)
by Emma ChaseDrew and Kate play a hilarious encore to New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Emma Chase's "highly entertaining" (RT Book Reviews) debut Tangled in this sexy take on A Christmas Carol, in which three dream women remind Drew that no gift could be better than his life with Kate...After a blowout fight with Kate about his workaholic habits sends Drew to the office in anger on Christmas Eve, he falls asleep at his desk. There, three lovely holiday spirits magically visit him to teach him that every moment is precious and that he should never take his family for granted. But when he wakes up, will he just write it off as a dream? Originally published in the sizzling anthology Baby, It's Cold Outside, this irresistible novella is the perfect holiday treat! And as special bonus material after the novella, Emma Chase has included a scene showing Drew's marriage proposal to Kate!
It's a Wonderful Wife
by Janet ChapmanFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Spellbound Falls novels comes a delightful new romance set on the coast of Maine...Jesse Sinclair and his two brothers spent years dodging the women his grandfather threw in their path. But then the matchmaking old wolf died, and his brothers did the unthinkable: they ran off to Maine to get married.Now Jesse wants to join them. Convinced the Pine Tree State must have another eligible woman to spare, he buys a small island just off Bear Harbor to build a home for his future family. But as he discovers, finding the woman of your dreams isn't as easy as his brothers made it seem. First of all, the only woman capable of filling those wedding shoes is Cadi Glace--and unfortunately, she's already engaged...So imagine Jesse's surprise when he finds the aforementioned Miss Glace hiding out in his camper, charmingly, adorably drunk. And apparently single....
It's a Wonderfully Sexy Life
by Hope TarrBaltimore street cop Mandy Delinski isn't expecting any miracles this Christmas. She's thirty, a little too round, still very single and she lives with her parents. So who could have guessed that her whole life would change before New Year's Eve? That a simple job policing a Christmas party would find her in the arms of sexy-as-sin bartender Josh Thornton? That they would be on the brink of making love before the night ended?That Mandy would find her perfect man in the morgue the next day?Or that she'd be given a magical chance to go back a week, save Josh. . . ;and have the best sex of her life. Does Christmas get any better than this?
It's About Time
by Charlotte DouglasWho'd Been Sleeping in Her Bed?When Tory Caswell attended her sister's wedding in a magical old Victorian resort, her mind was filled with images of bouquets and garters. But when she awakened the next morning, she thought she was still dreaming. Because a gray-eyed hunk was sharing her pillow!Rand Trent had drunk some brandy the previous night, but not that much. He could never have forgotten sleeping in the arms of such a gorgeous woman. But was Tory Caswell sane? After all, the instant she got a second look at Rand, she started proclaiming that it was 1995-when he knew good and well that it was the 1800s....
It's All About Eve...
by Tracy KelleherEve Cantoro's hot lingerie shop in the middle of quaint town, U.S.A., is causing quite a stir. She's not worried, however, because despite the gossip, the silky, satiny unmentionables are flying off her shelves. Some have even been stolen. After the second theft, Eve refuses to back down-it's time for action! So she calls in the cops...well, one cop. And an amazing one, at that.Carter Moran doesn't know tap pants from a sink tap, but after one look at the shop's sexy owner, he's willing to learn. And investigate. Though he's the one with the secret. Carter's hoping it won't get in the way-he and Eve can't get enough of each other. Together they've become inseparable in every way...in every room. He can't not be with her. Something about her speaks to him and it's shouting sex, sex, sex! And suddenly tap pants aren't the only lingerie going missing....
It's All About That Cowboy (Once Upon a Time in Texas)
by Carly BloomHead back to Big Verde, Texas, where a homecoming queen and the bad-boy-turned-sheriff get a second chance at first love!Once Jessica Acosta left Big Verde, Texas, she didn't look back . . . until now, when a temporary homecoming brings her face-to-face with her high school sweetheart. Still devastatingly sexy, Casey Long sets off the same sparks that drew them together years ago. But Jess can't forget how he broke her heart . . . or the secret that came between them.Casey may have traded in his bad boy rep and big rodeo dreams for a sheriff's badge, but he's never gotten over Jess leaving. Having her back in town feels like a second chance, especially when it's clear that their chemistry is as strong as ever. But can Casey and Jess move beyond the pain of the past . . . to have the future they both deserve?
It's All About the Duke: The Rakes of St. James (The Rakes of St. James #3)
by Amelia Grey“A master storyteller.”—Affaire de CoeurNearing thirty, the Duke of Rathburne is finally ready to make amends for the wager that caused him and his best friends such scandal—but taking on a ward who needs a husband is a feat he’s not sure he can manage. The last he saw of Miss Marlena Fast, she was a spirited little ruffian, not the sort of bride most bachelors on the marriage mart sought. But one glance at the lovely lady she has become is enough to convince him otherwise… Orphaned young and shuffled from family to family, Marlena counts on her fierce independence and quick wits to keep herself content. Being the responsibility of a notoriously wicked duke who upended so many lives is an unexpected challenge when she realizes he arouses her decidedly feminine desires. Marlena must be careful. She has her own scandalous secret to protect. If he finds out, will it shatter her chances of a happily-ever-after with the notorious rake?It's All About the Duke is the next Regency romance in The Rakes of St. James series from Amelia Grey.
It's All Greek to Me
by Katie MacalisterWhen Eglantine 'Harry' Knight sets off for Greece as the manager of a friend's touring band, the last thing she expected was to fall hard-and-fast for a billionaire playboy with a completely unpronounceable name. Iakovos Papaionannou knew his sister hired her favourite band to play at her birthday party. The one thing he doesn't know is where this six-foot-tall, wild-haired and tempestuous woman fits in - or how she's ended up in his bed and his heart. Yet she just might be the one who knocks him off the world's most eligible bachelor list for good.
It's All in How You Fall
by Sarah HenningA contemporary young adult romance about moving on, finding your place, and recovering after life falls apart. Gymnast Caroline Kepler has three state balance beam titles, a new trick even most elites can&’t do—and chronic, undeniable back pain. While she might never be an Olympian, she has dreams of leveling up to elite, making Nationals, and competing in college. But when one epic face-plant changes all that and Caroline&’s back pain goes from chronic to career-ending, her dreams are shattered and her life is flipped upside down. Enter Alex Zavala, a three-sport athlete who&’s both incredibly cute and incredibly off-limits. He offers to give Caroline a crash course in all the sports she&’s missed, and she has an offer for him in return: For every sport Alex teaches her, she&’ll play matchmaker for him. Deal done, Caroline &“dates&” new sports with Alex for the rest of the summer, which is loads more fun than wallowing in despair. Just as Caroline starts to see herself as more than her past athletic successes, she picks up something she didn&’t bargain for: a big fat crush on Alex. Turns out life was way easier when it was just layout-fulls and beam burns....
It's All In Your Mind
by Ann Herrick17-year-old Vija Skalbe wants to be an all-American girl—no matter how hard her parents try to impose their strict Latvian standards on her. She feels unsure of herself with one foot in each country. Then Nolan, a folksinger, steals her heart at a coffeehouse. When Nolan stops at their table, it's Vija's friend, Caprice, who does all the talking. But it is Vija who gets his phone number—and later the back seat of his motorcycle. Soon she is cruising from one adventure to another, dizzy with joy, her new-found freedom and the excitement of being with the kind of guy who is a challenge. It doesn't matter that Nolan wants everything his way. Or that he's constantly eyeing other girls. Or that he can be pouty and punitive. Or that he says she's seeing things all wrong. Until it does matter. But Vija's in so deep. Will she deal with Nolan's controlling tactics, or is she too far under his spell?
It's All Relative
by Dee S. KnightA weekend of passion ... to be remembered but not to be repeated. Until fate steps in in a most unexpected way. The pages sizzle in Dee S. Knight's hot contemporary romance,It's All Relative, a sure-fire hit! A smart and sassy Southern chef and restaurateur, Sally Jean was fully confident when creating a lavish feast for hundreds. But a sensual feast of herself for one man? At that she saw herself as a failure. Until, that is, she attended a conference at Nags Head and met the sophisticated Northern businessman, Jack. In one weekend she discovered passion-and erotic talents-she didn't know existed in her. The newness of the discovery was exciting but also a little frightening, and when she left Jack alone in bed on Sunday morning, she thought never to see him again.Jack, visiting Nags Head for the weekend, found the unabashedly and thoroughly Southern chef he met sensuous beyond anything he could imagine. They generated searing heat with their bodies, but he wanted even more. When Jack found himself alone on Sunday morning, he was half disappointed and half relieved to have escaped what could have become a lasting commitment.Little did either of them know they would meet again to discover they have something shocking in common.
It's All Relative
by J. M. SnyderWhen Michael Knapp brings his lover Dan Biggs home to meet his parents, he doesn't expect things to go smoothly. His mother's been trying to marry him off for years, and sometimes he isn't even sure his father knows he exists. He has always felt like the shadow son, competing with his terminally stupid older brother and smart-mouthed little sister for his parents' attention. Coming out to them over dinner seemed like the perfect opportunity to finally get noticed.But an unexpected phone call interrupts his announcement -- Aunt Evie, the family matriarch, is dead. With Dan in tow, Michael follows his family to Sugar Creek, where he spent his summers growing up, to prepare for the funeral.Amid an overabundance of memories and relatives, Michael's world begins to slip. His dysfunctional family, Evie's death, and an old friend's confession all threaten to smother him. Worse, in his grief and confusion he seems determined to inadvertently push everyone away, including his lover. Can he and Dan move beyond his family and his past to a new life together, before Michael's insecurities tear them apart?
It's All Zoo: A Paris Love Story
by Gerald A. BrowneNew York Times-bestselling author Gerald A. Browne's stylish debut novel about a pair of unlikely lovers in 1960s Paris It's not the prostitutes who are keeping Lillian awake. She may share her apartment building with a bordello, but the sounds that seep through the walls do not bother her. Ever since her boyfriend left her, taking her heart and all her clothes, the Paris nights have been unbearable. And so she takes refuge in the only place she can be herself: Sascha's, where the insomniacs of Paris go to drink, dance, and fall in love. There's Mr. Bread, a slumming millionaire. There's Big Red and Elsa, a couple who can always be relied on for a good time. And now there's Graham, a hopelessly square American whom Lillian decides to take under her wing. As the days and nights of swinging Paris spin into a blur, this gang of romantic expats must fight to stay together, or risk coming apart at the seams.
It's Always Been You (The York Family #2)
by Victoria DahlOnce She Slipped Through His Fingers...Aidan York has spent ten years mourning the woman he once loved and lost. He's filled the void in the only way he knows-by distracting himself with wild behavior and scandalous trysts. It's a hollow existence, but it dulls the pain. Until the day he encounters a ghost: the woman he thought drowned at sea, alive and as enchanting as ever...Now He'll Keep Her In His Arms....When Kate Hamilton sees the man she once hoped to spend her life with, she is hit with a storm of memories and longing. But though resisting Aidan's passion proves impossible, Kate must try not to love him all over again. For her seemingly quiet London life shields a dangerous secret, one that will catch up to her the moment she lets herself fall...
It's Always Been You
by Jessica ScottRAVES FOR JESSICA SCOTT':"Jessica Scott is an exciting new voice in romantic fiction who bursts upon the scene with an unputdownable debut novel!"--Robyn Carr, New York Times Bestselling Author"Jessica Scott should be on every reader's list." --Brenda Novak, New York Times Bestselling AuthorJessica Scott brings us the third book in her military contemporary romance Coming Home series.
It's Always Been You
by Elle WrightThey just crossed the line…Newly minted Dr. Lovely “Love” Washington plans to devote her medical career to helping women. But her own happy ending eludes her. Then one morning she wakes up in a Vegas hotel under the sheets with the very familiar and extremely charming Dr. Drake Jackson. The longtime best friends didn’t only become overnight lovers. They got married, even if neither remembers tying the knot. And Love is tormented by sizzling memories of the passion-filled night they shared.Matters of the heart have always fascinated Drake. Now the aspiring cardiothoracic surgeon and in-demand playboy must confront his growing feelings for his oldest, most alluring, off-limits friend. Amid a disastrous family reunion and the unwanted attention of Love’s persistent ex-boyfriend, the newlyweds are digging themselves deeper into a deception that has to end. Or does it? Has Drake finally found what’s been right in front of him all along—the true Love of his life?
It's Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake: A Novel
by Claire Christian"A vibrant story of self-discovery...sure to capture readers' hearts."—Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA sparkling, feel-good tale about starting over, for anyone who's spent too much of their own life making other people happy.What if you made yourself your number one priority?Of all the women and men Noni Blake has pleased in her life, there&’s one she&’s often overlooked—herself. After the end of a decade-long relationship, Noni decides it&’s time for that to change. She&’s finally going to prioritize her wants and desires and only do things (and people) that feel good in the moment.As she embarks on a pleasure-seeking quest that takes her halfway around the world, she discovers that maybe she can have everything, and everyone, she&’s ever wanted.Effortlessly hilarious and relatable, Claire Christian spins a fresh, uplifting story about starting over as a thirtysomething woman who&’s been living life for everyone else. A story of self-discovery for the ages, Noni&’s journey serves as a reminder that life is what we make of it—so why not enjoy it?"Funny, refreshing and empowering."—Lindsey Kelk