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Love, Annie (Faithgirlz / Blog On! #2)
by Dandi Daley MackallAnnie, aka "Professor Love" in her advice column on the blog, considers herself an expert when it comes to love. But when she gets her dream homecoming date, she'll realize how much she has to learn about God's 1 Corinthians 13 kind of love, and she'll discover the power of a great friendship.
Love, Betty: The heartwarming and uplifting summer read for 2022 you don’t want to miss!
by Laura Kemp'Playful and joyous and packed with Laura's gentle warmth and wicked humour. Loved it!' MILLY JOHNSON'A lovely, uplifting story' DEBBIE JOHNSON'Laura Kemp's signature warmth shines through to create a book that is like a big, warm cwtch' DARCIE BOLEYN'Warmed my heart, flipped my tummy and dampened my eyes. Lovely!' JO CLEGGOne chance encounter might just change everything...On the day that Betty meets Guy, her life is changed forever. She never thought she'd see him again, but a few months later, realizes she has something of his that needs returning... So, she writes him a letter. It's the perfect solution for Betty - it means she doesn't need to tell Guy about what really happened that day, and the secret she's been hiding. For Guy, Betty's letter arrives at his repair shop at the perfect time. His whole world has come crashing down around him and for the first time in a long time, he starts to feel hopeful. But can you really begin to fall in love with someone you've only met once...?
Love, By George
by Debra SalonenName: George Breed: Harlequin Great Dane Identifying Traits: One blue eye, one brown eye. . . and a propensity for trouble!George was last seen escaping from the home of his recently divorced owner, restaurateur Brad Ralston. He wasn't wearing a leash and had a mischievous glint in his eye and is probably headed for Paws Spa, where single mom Kara Williams can be found grooming dogs and nursing her old crush on Brad. Canine suspect is unarmed, but has an agenda--possibly recognizing two of his favorite humans, Brad and Kara, are so busy protecting their wounds from past hurts they can't see what's plainly under George's nose. If you see this dog, please do not report him immediately. He's got matchmaking to do.
Love, Cajun Style
by Diane Les BecquetsFor Lucy Beauregard, each day in her sleepy southern town looks a lot like the next--days of riding her bicycle and skinny dipping with her friends, delivering flowers to the wonderfully odd folks in her town, and listening to her mama dish out her Loo-zee-anna gospel of wisdom. Falling in love isn't something she has planned. In fact, there are a whole lot of things she hasn't planned, like her two best friends getting their first tastes of love, or the attraction her very-married mama seems to have for another man, or the confusing flurry in her own heart stirred by a handsome--and much older--stranger. And then there's the arrival of Dewey, a boy unlike anyone she's ever known. In one sweltering summer, Lucy not only discovers herself but soars into love, Cajun style. In this novel brimming with uproarious characters and deeply immersed in the romantic allure of the South, Diane Les Becquets serves up a humorous helping of love, growing up, the resilience of friendship, and--oh, yes--uses for hot sauce are sure to make your mama blush!
Love, California Style
by Ellen ButlerMaking their mark on Tinseltown's movers and shakers is the plan for these savvy businesswomen, but mansions, movie stars, and temptation wait around every corner. You'll love this trilogy of sun-kissed romances featuring three spirited friends and the men lucky enough to win their hearts:Heart of Design: The tabloids portray flirtatious Ian O'Connor as Hollywood's latest playboy, but Sophie Hartland is just there to renovate his bedroom, not become another notch on his bedpost. But Ian finds her a refreshing change from the actress wannabes trying to hop aboard his new gravy train of success. Can Sophie ignore her traitorous libido - and, more important, can she protect her heart in this game of wills?Planning for Love: It's time event planner Poppy Reagan took her dating life as seriously as she does her business. She swears off the bad boys and strategically maps out a plan to find an honest, attractive man to become her life partner. Too bad the sexy Ohio dermatologist wooing her doesn't meet her criteria . . . until her heart overrules her head.Art of Affection: Holly Hartland has spent the last year in Los Angeles finalizing her divorce and getting her career as an art gallery curator back on track. The platonic co-parenting role she shares with LAPD detective Gary Sumner is perfect for two people who've sworn off romance, but the burgeoning sexual chemistry they share proves hard to ignore.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Love, California Style: 3 Contemporary Romances
by Ellen ButlerMaking their mark on Tinseltown's movers and shakers is the plan for these savvy businesswomen, but mansions, movie stars, and temptation wait around every corner. You'll love this trilogy of sun-kissed romances featuring three spirited friends and the men lucky enough to win their hearts:Heart of Design: The tabloids portray flirtatious Ian O'Connor as Hollywood's latest playboy, but Sophie Hartland is just there to renovate his bedroom, not become another notch on his bedpost. But Ian finds her a refreshing change from the actress wannabes trying to hop aboard his new gravy train of success. Can Sophie ignore her traitorous libido - and, more important, can she protect her heart in this game of wills?Planning for Love: It's time event planner Poppy Reagan took her dating life as seriously as she does her business. She swears off the bad boys and strategically maps out a plan to find an honest, attractive man to become her life partner. Too bad the sexy Ohio dermatologist wooing her doesn't meet her criteria . . . until her heart overrules her head.Art of Affection: Holly Hartland has spent the last year in Los Angeles finalizing her divorce and getting her career as an art gallery curator back on track. The platonic co-parenting role she shares with LAPD detective Gary Sumner is perfect for two people who've sworn off romance, but the burgeoning sexual chemistry they share proves hard to ignore.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Love, California Style: 3 Contemporary Romances
by Ellen ButlerMaking their mark on Tinseltown's movers and shakers is the plan for these savvy businesswomen, but mansions, movie stars, and temptation wait around every corner. You'll love this trilogy of sun-kissed romances featuring three spirited friends and the men lucky enough to win their hearts:Heart of Design: The tabloids portray flirtatious Ian O'Connor as Hollywood's latest playboy, but Sophie Hartland is just there to renovate his bedroom, not become another notch on his bedpost. But Ian finds her a refreshing change from the actress wannabes trying to hop aboard his new gravy train of success. Can Sophie ignore her traitorous libido - and, more important, can she protect her heart in this game of wills?Planning for Love: It's time event planner Poppy Reagan took her dating life as seriously as she does her business. She swears off the bad boys and strategically maps out a plan to find an honest, attractive man to become her life partner. Too bad the sexy Ohio dermatologist wooing her doesn't meet her criteria . . . until her heart overrules her head.Art of Affection: Holly Hartland has spent the last year in Los Angeles finalizing her divorce and getting her career as an art gallery curator back on track. The platonic co-parenting role she shares with LAPD detective Gary Sumner is perfect for two people who've sworn off romance, but the burgeoning sexual chemistry they share proves hard to ignore.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Love, Camera, Action: A Novel
by Noel StarkA scrappy TV director lands her big break only to go head-to-head with the surly yet sexy director of photography, in this page-turning romance perfect for fans of Ava Wilder and Tessa Bailey.Up-and-coming TV director Cali Daniels knows sex. Well, okay, she knows how to shoot sex scenes, and she&’s been hired to direct a highly anticipated steamy episode of the popular series The Demon. This job is her chance at a big-time career in the film and television industry—all she has to do is deliver an unparalleled show using her hard-knock know-how and ample creativity.If only the director of photography—effortlessly sexy Jory Blair—would stop shutting her ideas down at every turn. Jory has spent years cultivating his career as an A-list director of photography, but a recent health scare has him rethinking his life and craving the director spot. Now this creative newbie, who he can&’t get out of his mind, wants to change the look of his show. Even worse, the friction between them is sparking into blistering chemistry.As collaborating takes on a whole new meaning, and the show&’s producer not-so-subtly suggests that Jory sabotage Cali in order to achieve his own goals, they&’ll have to decide if chasing their dream jobs is worth losing the dream of a future together. Fans of How to Fake It in Hollywood and Plot Twist will devour this steamy, enemies to lovers, workplace, debut romance.
Love, Canter, Action
by Katie GilbertSaddle up for this swoony enemies-to-lovers romance, full of giggles, snark, and heart, perfect for fans of Kasie West and Emma Lord. Nora Green wants out. Out of rural Georgia—and, more importantly, out of the house she&’s been resentfully occupying with her father and his wife. It&’s been five months since her mama died and the state dumped her on her father&’s doorstep, and Nora&’s been counting every second. With the sudden closure of the Shep horse ranch, Nora&’s last home-away-from-home, comes two surprises: news of her admission to a prestigious equine training program in Montana, and a job wrangling horses on a movie set to cover the costs. To her eternal nightmare, she discovers that the movie stars teen heartthrob Alexander Mathis, hot off the heels of a very public scandal. Not that Nora cares who he is—to her, he&’s just the obnoxious stranger who interrupted her dinner the night before. When photos of their argument are misread as a passionate affair, the Internet falls head-over-hooves for Hollywood&’s newest couple. Eager to capitalize on the press, Alec offers Nora a deal: go on three fake dates with him, and he&’ll cover her ticket to Montana. But the lines between script and reality have a way of blurring, and when the truth about Alec&’s scandal catches up to him, Nora has a choice: continue shutting everyone out, or open her heart to the love that&’s always been around her.
Love, Chai, and Other Four-Letter Words (Chai Masala Club #1)
by Annika Sharma"A sweet story of finding love where you least expected to. A romp through New York City with fresh immigrant eyes. Kiran and Nash's journey to learning to see themselves and others across boundaries and preconceived notions will warm your heart."—Sonali Dev, author of Recipe for PersuasionShe's determined to be the perfect daughter, until she meets the perfect guy…Kiran Mathur knows firsthand how dangerous love can be. After all, her sister's marriage in India nearly destroyed Kiran's family. So she's decided to redeem romance herself—by not falling for anyone who might disappoint her parents. That is, until she meets her new neighbor Nash Hawthorne.Nash is a dedicated doctor and committed to being alone. His family life has taught him the inevitability of abandonment, and he isn't ready to question his beliefs. But in spending time with Kiran, he starts to experience emotion he's never felt before.For both, love feels like a risk. But when the future only starts to make sense with each other, it might be time to follow their hearts...Praise for Love, Chai, and Other Four-Letter Words:"LOVE, CHAI, AND OTHER FOUR LETTER WORDS is a delight... As warm and comforting as perfect masala chai."—Farah Heron, author of Accidentally Engaged"Captivating."—Library Journal, STARRED Review"Not-to-be-missed."—Booklist, STARRED Review
Love, Charleston
by Beth Webb HartCharleston's past is full of romance. Does Anne's future hold the same?Charleston's Anne Brumley has long dreamed of love while ringing the bells at St. Michael's, but those dreams are beginning to fade. Her sister Alisha and cousin Della encourage the thirty-six year old to move somewhere new for a fresh start.Widower Roy Summerall has happily ministered to the country folks of Church of the Good Shepherd for years. So why would the Lord call him and his daughter away to Charleston--the city that Roy remembers from his childhood as pretentious and superficial? Surely the refined congregation of St. Michael's won't accept a reverend with a red neck and a simple faith.Meanwhile, Anne's sister, Alisha, struggles with her husband's ambition, which seems to be taking him further from their dreams of a happy family. And Cousin Della's former fiance has returned to Charleston, making her wonder if she chose the wrong path when she married her gifted but unemployed-artist husband.Family, friendship, and faith converge in a beautiful story about how God's transforming love works in the Holy City of Charleston.
Love, Come to Me
by Lisa KleypasWhen strong and handsome Heath Rayne pulled Lucinda Caldwell from a winter river, he rescued her from an icy death. But soon he was plunging her into a torrid torrent of passion that this New England beauty had never suspected could claim her. Heath was unlike any other man Lucy had ever known: a dashing, mocking, sensuous Southerner who came as a stranger to Lucy's town-and stayed as he stripped away her last shreds of resistance to the demands of desire and the flaming fulfillment of love...
Love, Conquest and Romance
by G. G. Vega Alexandra JimenezIt's a book about conquering, not from a predator's perspective or with the thoughts of a sexual predator, but with emotion and respect of a good man that falls in love. In today's world, you'll find books of any kind, about seduction and conquest. This is just another book, not too different objective-wise, but focused on noble people, lovers of life, and respectful of women. Its purpose's not to lecture about the art of conquering, but to help you understand what you need to have in mind when you want to conquer a woman truthfully. It's not a book with methods to conquer affairs, it's a book with instructions about elemental details to make a woman fall in love and conquer her heart, not just her body.
Love, Creekwood: A Simonverse Novella
by Becky AlbertalliFall in love all over again with the characters from the bestselling Simonverse novels in this highly anticipated epilogue novella. Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli, the movie Love, Simon, and the new Hulu series spin-off, Love, Victor! <P><P>It’s been more than a year since Simon and Blue turned their anonymous online flirtation into an IRL relationship, and just a few months since Abby and Leah’s unforgettable night at senior prom.Now the Creekwood High crew are first years at different colleges, navigating friendship and romance the way their story began—on email. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Love, Death & Rare Books
by Robert HellengaAs times change for the book business, a rare book dealer lives through appraisals, auctions, danger, drama, love, and loss, in this thoughtful novel. Chas. Johnson & Sons, a rare bookstore in Chicago&’s Hyde Park, has been in Gabe Johnson&’s family for generations. It&’s where he learned to love Romantic poetry, and where he found a romance of his own with Olivia. Geared toward a colorful community of serious collectors, the shop has survived competition from big chains, and even a violent attack for stocking The Satanic Verses. But by the time Gabe takes over, Olivia is gone, and the world of books has changed. Internet sellers and gentrifying rents force him to close. Down but not out, Gabe decides to reopen on the shores of Lake Michigan. Secretly, he hopes this new beginning will also be a return into Olivia&’s arms. But just as he finds her again, Gabe faces yet another threat to the store—and everything else he holds most dear.
Love, Decoded
by Jennifer YenA hilarious, heartfelt rom-com about the unexpected consequences of one teen's quest to help her friends find love, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Jane Austen. <p><p> High school junior Gigi Wong strives to be the best. After all, that’s what everyone expects of her—her parents, friends, and even potential colleges. Thankfully, her best friend, Kyle, is always there to listen with a smile and a delicious bowl of ramen. Still, with her future—and her dreams—on the line, how is she to stand out when her classmates seem so perfect too? Her answer comes in the form of an app writing contest. If Gigi can secure the nomination to represent her school, she has a chance at a prestigious tech internship. That’s sure to get her applications noticed . . . All she needs is a winning entry. <p><p> When transfer student and new friend Etta confides that she’s struggling to fit in, it gives Gigi an idea. What if she takes what she’s learned from shadowing her aunt Rose, a professional matchmaker, to create a fun friend-making app? Perfect! When Gigi's app goes viral at school, she's the center of attention--and a major scandal. She never meant to hurt anyone, let alone Etta and Kyle. Can she save all she worked so hard for and the relationships that mean so much to her?
Love, Etc.
by Bel KaufmanIn the wake of a difficult divorce, a woman seeks solace by transforming her life--and her heartbreak--into fictionJessica is divorced, but on the verge of a great romance. Isabel--the lead character in the novel that Jessica is writing--is married, but on the verge of a terrible divorce. While grappling with heartache, the two women, author and creation, plunge into the unpredictable currents of love, hate, despair, and recovery. Told through diary entries, letters, and Jessica's notes documenting her painful progress toward coping with her past, Love, Etc. is a powerful, unforgettable, and totally human novel about the heart's power to heal. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Bel Kaufman including photos from the author's personal collection.
Love, Eternal
by Wayne MansfieldEvan is a man lost in the modern world. He has a job, a house, and a best friend, Claire, who lives just across a small patch of lawn from him. He also has a hole in his soul he hadn't even realized was there until one night he meets a mysterious stranger, lurking in the shadows of a tree-lined lane where men meet for anonymous, casual sex. There’s something striking and a little terrifying about this stranger, who visits his house one night while he’s blissfully sleeping.Evan's initial intrigue is soon compounded when he learns they’ve met before. A long, long time ago, and they used to be lovers. He finds it difficult to believe the devilishly handsome stranger’s tale of romance and loss, yet the stranger is finally able to convince Evan every word is true. The love they once shared reawakens and their nights are filled with a passion which hasn’t abated over the centuries.Soon it becomes clear they’re in danger of being parted once again, possibly for the rest of eternity. Neither wants to lose their soul mate a second time. But Evan’s lover is reluctant to give him the very thing he needs to ensure they remain together forever more.
Love, Eternally (Rowan Time Travel #1)
by Morgan O'NeillA witch's ancient curse propels talented flutist Gigi Perrin back to A.D. 408, to the court of the depraved Roman Emperor Honorius and his admirable sister, Princess Galla Placidia.<P><P> There, Gigi grapples with her disbelief about what has happened, and with the strange, new world of violent politics, social upheaval, and Visigoth barbarians straining at the very gates of an empire.<P> Through it all, she must struggle with her powerful attraction to a pagan senator and military commander, Quintus Magnus, a man exotically different from anyone she has ever known. On the brink of a dark and war-torn age, Gigi joins forces with Magnus, battling to save a princess and her people, and ultimately finding love amid the chaos, before the fall of Rome.
Love, Hate & Clickbait: A Novel
by Liz BoweryA MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK SELECTED BY BUZZFEED & THE NERD DAILY"Quick-paced, sharp, and thoroughly entertaining. I couldn&’t put it down!&”—Helen HoangShake some hands. Kiss some coworkers.Cutthroat political consultant Thom Morgan is thriving, working on the governor of California&’s presidential campaign. If only he didn&’t have to deal with Clay Parker, the infuriatingly smug data analyst who gets under Thom&’s skin like it&’s his job. In the midst of one of their heated and very public arguments, a journalist snaps a photo, but the image makes it look like they&’re kissing. As if that weren&’t already worst-nightmare territory, the photo goes viral—and in a bid to secure the liberal vote, the governor asks them to lean into it. Hard.Thom knows all about damage control—he practically invented it. Ever the professional, he&’ll grin and bear this challenge as he does all others. But as the loyal staffers push the boundaries of &“giving the people what they want,&” the animosity between them blooms into something deeper and far more dangerous: desire. Soon their fake relationship is hurtling toward something very real, which could derail the campaign and cost them both their jobs…and their hearts.
Love, Hate and Other Filters
by Samira Ahmed<P>In this unforgettable debut novel, an Indian-American Muslim teen copes with Islamophobia, cultural divides among peers and parents, and a reality she can neither explain nor escape. <P>American-born seventeen-year-old Maya Aziz is torn between worlds. There’s the proper one her parents expect for their good Indian daughter: attending a college close to their suburban Chicago home, and being paired off with an older Muslim boy her mom deems “suitable.” And then there is the world of her dreams: going to film school and living in New York City—and maybe (just maybe) pursuing a boy she’s known from afar since grade school, a boy who’s finally falling into her orbit at school. <P>There’s also the real world, beyond Maya’s control. In the aftermath of a horrific crime perpetrated hundreds of miles away, her life is turned upside down. The community she’s known since birth becomes unrecognizable; neighbors and classmates alike are consumed with fear, bigotry, and hatred. Ultimately, Maya must find the strength within to determine where she truly belongs. <P> <b>A New York Times Bestseller </b>
Love, Holly: A Novel
by Emily StoneA young woman tries to heal a rift in her elderly pen pal&’s family in time for Christmas, all while falling in love—and maybe even reuniting with her own family—in this dazzling romance from the author of Always, in December and One Last GiftSometimes it takes a stranger to bring you back to yourself.Ever since a car accident tore her family apart, Holly has been part of a lonely-hearts holiday letter–writing club. Each December, she writes to a stranger who is also spending Christmas alone, and receives a letter from another lonely person in return. Usually, the letters go unanswered. That&’s the point—the letters are anonymous, and the senders write whatever is in their heart. But this year, the letter Holly receives is different; not only is the letter full of a grief she knows all too well, but its writer, Emma, mentions a place that Holly has visited. When she realizes that she might actually be able to find the letter&’s author, Holly becomes determined to reunite Emma with the estranged grandson, Jack, with whom Emma is desperate to reconnect.When Holly finally tracks him down, she remembers that she&’s met Jack once before . . . and the connection was electric. The spark between the two of them is still there—until a misunderstanding risks their burgeoning romance and his strained relationship with Emma, too. But Holly is determined; if she can fix Emma&’s family, she might also be able to fix her own. Though as it turns out, Holly might have less time to put things right than she thought.
Love, Hollywood Style
by P. J. RuditisTrue love doesn't always follow a script.... Tracy Vance's love life is a total flop. Sure, she has a cool job as a tour guide at a real Hollywood movie studio, but when it comes to her personal life, she can barely get her crush, Connor, to notice her. Then Tracy gets a brilliant idea: Why not win Connor's heart with some help from the big screen? Taking her cues from her favorite chick flicks, Tracy puts Operation Ro Com into action, and it actually seems to work! But Tracy soon realizes that getting the leading man isn't the same as keeping him. Maybe things never work out like they do in the movies--or do they?
Love, Honor and a Pregnant Bride
by Karen Rose SmithDo you take this stranger?WHAT THE MILLIONAIRE RANCHER WANTED: TO BE LEFT ALONE...AND UNATTACHED. WHAT HE RECEIVED: A VERY BEAUTIFUL...VERY PREGNANT...BRIDE-TO-BE!She had given him her virginity, but Jud Whitmore had never expected to see sweet Mariah Roswell again. Then she appeared on his ranch and announced she was carrying his baby. Jud believed in honor, in duty, just not in love. He would marry her and give their child his name, but he would not succumb to his overpowering need to take Mariah as his bride in every way. For that untamable desire might prove his heart's undoing....Three wealthy cousins. Three lovely strangers. Three marriages to last a lifetime.
Love, Hope: An uplifting, life-affirming novel-in-letters about overcoming loneliness and finding happiness
by Juliet Ann ConlinAn unexpected letter. An unlikely friendship. A chance to start again.Ever since she first picked up a violin, Hope Sullivan dreamed of going to music college, joining an orchestra and travelling the world with her best friend Janey. But when her parents were killed in a car accident on the way to one of her recitals, she gave it all up to look after her younger sister, Autumn. Ten years later, Janey is living their dream on her own, Autumn is flourishing as a doctor and Hope's life is smaller and less musical than ever.Arnold Quince had the happiest of lives - until he lost his beloved wife Marion. Once the life and soul of the village, he withdrew into his grief and pushed all his friends away. Now, five years on, he is sick, lonely and just counting down the years until he can be with Marion again.When Hope and Arnold are pushed into writing to one another, neither has any idea how much their life is about to change.********Readers love Juliet Ann Conlin!'The engaging characters that I've come to expect from this talented author. Highly recommend.' - 5 STARS'This book drew me in. Insightful and compelling.'- 5 STARS'A moving and gripping novel.' - 5 STARS'Beautifully written, heartwarming, heartbreaking and a great story' - 5 STARS'I didn't want this book to end' - 5 STARS