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Lonely Teardrops (A Champion Street Market Saga)
by Freda LightfootIn this emotional saga set around 1950s Manchester hair salon, a mother&’s revelation throws a young woman&’s world into darkness. It&’s a rainy day on Champion Street as Harriet attends the funeral of her beloved father. But then her grandmother drops a bombshell on her out of nowhere, and she can hardly take in the words for shock and grief. Joyce, the woman she has always called Mam, isn&’t really her mother. After all this time, it at least explains why Joyce always favored Harriet&’s brother, Grant. Her emotions in turmoil, Harriet discovers a streak of rebellion that puts everything she holds dear into jeopardy. Can she ever come back from the brink, or will her life be full of nothing but lonely teardrops? Perfect for fans of Maggie Ford and Kitty Neale.&“You can&’t put a price on Freda Lightfoot&’s stories from Manchester&’s 1950s Champion Street Market. They bubble with enough life and color to brighten up the dreariest day and they have characters you can easily take to your heart.&” —The Northern Echo
Lonely Vampire
by Edward KendrickStaid vampire Armand Lyon knows what it means to be lonely. Yes, he had human acquaintances. But since he can't reveal what he is, he lives a solitary life.Tino Verona is a new and very charismatic vampire in town. When he hunts in Armand's territory, Armand is not amused. Then Tino decides to rob the wealthy of the city. Armand catches him and, when Tino claims he's only playing Robin Hood, Armand points out he isn’t giving to the poor. The result? The pair, plus a vampire police detective who's onto Tino's thefts, band together to create shelters for the homeless.As they do, the attraction between Armand and Tino grows. Has Armand finally found the one man who can make his life complete? Or will the appearance of a rogue vampire who preys on the homeless destroy any hope of happiness for the lonely vampire?
The Loner
by Geralyn DawsonCursed by tragedy, Logan Grey vows to live his life alone. But his willpower is tested by the alluring Caroline Kilpatrick. Caroline knows treasure waits within Black Shadow Canyon-and it's not Geronimo's Gold. Desperate, she makes Logan an offer he can't refuse-and together they battle outlaws, danger and desire....But the ultimate battle is still to be fought. Now Caroline must risk it all to capture the love of a loner.
The Loner (Bitter Creek #3)
by Joan JohnstonThe Blackthornes and the Creeds. Two powerful Texas dynasties-and lifelong enemies. Set in the heart of the modern-day West, New York Times bestselling author Joan Johnston brings to passionate life the clash of wills between Blackthorne and Creed . . . as a man and woman discover a love stronger than the forces trying to tear them apart. Summer Blackthorne swore she'd never forgive Billy Coburn for running out on her and their future together. But that was before she found out she wasn't Jackson Blackthorne's child-Billy was. And now the "Blackthorne Bastard" has come home for a final day of reckoning...to the town that damned him and the woman he had always wanted. Only Summer can satisfy the hunger burning deep within him. Only she can help him hold on to his own unwanted son. It will be a marriage of expedience only. Until doubts and mistrust vanish in the heat of passion...and a man and a woman who never stopped loving each other fight bitter blood and impossible odds for a glorious second chance....BONUS: This edition includes an excerpt from Joan Johnston's Sinful.
The Loner (Jackson Hole, Wyoming #7)
by Lindsay McKennaA man at war with himself In all her years as deputy sheriff, Shelby Kincaid has never met a man as stubborn as Dakota Carson. Shelby's not even sure why he ruffles her—but she suspects it has a lot to do with the instant, powerful connection she feels with Dakota. If only he'd let down his guard with her…. Ten years as a navy SEAL took its toll on Dakota's body, mind and heart. Hr wants nothing more than to hide from the world, so why does Shelby's gentle presence suddenly make him question his seclusion? But when Shelby's life is threatened, Dakota knows his warrior spirit won't hide any longer. He just hopes it's not too late….
The Loner
by Lindsay MckennaA man at war with himself In all her years as deputy sheriff, Shelby Kincaid never met a man as stubborn as Dakota Carson. Practically eaten by a grizzly bear and still that man insists on returning, alone, to his isolated cabin in the Tetons. Shelby's not even sure why it ruffles her-but she suspects it has a lot to do with the instant, powerful connection she feels with Dakota. If only he'd let down his guard with her....Ten years as a Navy SEAL took its toll on Dakota's body, his mind and his heart. Since being released, he's endured months of painful physical therapy...and brutal nightmares. Dakota wants nothing more than to hide from the world, so why does Shelby's gentle presence suddenly make him question his seclusion? But when Shelby's life is threatened, Dakota knows his warrior spirit won't hide any longer. He just hopes it's not too late....
The Loner
by Rhonda NelsonHe's every woman's fantasy. She's every bodyguard's nightmare. . . Lucas "Huck" Finn is thrilled to join elite Ranger Security--until he learns his new assignment is to babysit heiress Sapphira Stravos a doggy-toting debutante who's driving everyone crazy. Still he can't help but feel there's more to Sapphira than meets the eye. And what's meeting the eye is damn hard to resist. . . . Thanks to a few stupid threatening letters Sapphira Stravos is having her style cramped big-time! How is she going to look after the charities she secretly supports? Although she'd managed to ditch her former jailers this guy isn't budging. Still having a guy as hot as Huck around has its perks. After all if he has to guard her body he might as well get to enjoy it too. . . .
The Loner: A Novel (Long, Tall Texans #53)
by Diana Palmer"You just can't do better than a Diana Palmer story to make your heart lighter and smile brighter."—Fresh FictionDubbed the Queen of Western Romance, New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer writes about passion & heartache, revenge & justice all set within a small-town community.Tanner Everett spends most of his time jet-setting around the world. But that hasn&’t stopped innocent Stasie Bolton, the daughter of a neighboring rancher, from falling head-over-heels for the jet-setting playboy. So Stasie is secretly thrilled when both her father proposes linking the properties in matrimony…which means Tanner will be hers, for good.Despite his globetrotting ways, Tanner can&’t help but be enthralled by the quiet girl next door. But as the embers between the two are fanned into flames, Tanner wonders if he&’s found forever in the last place he ever expected.
The Loner and the Lady
by Eileen WilksCELEBRATION 1000 DEBUT AUTHOR "WHO'S BEEN SLEEPING IN MY BED?" She woke up cold, practically naked and in a stranger's bed. Sophie couldn't remember a thing...and she sure didn't recognize the brooding loner who was nursing her back to health. But still she felt drawn to the tempting mountain man.... The last thing Seth Brogan wanted in his cabin was a mysterious, sexy woman. Especially since he could tell she was running from something-or someone. But Seth wasn't as tough as he pretended, and he soon realized he couldn't refuse to help this damsel in distress. CELEBRATION 1000: Come celebrate the publication of the 1000th Silhouette Desire, with scintillating love stories by some of your favorite writers!
The Loner's Guarded Heart
by Michelle DouglasJosie was touched that her brothers had arranged a holiday for her--she certainly needed one. Only, the location isn't the lively resort she'd expected, but a rustic cabin in a beautiful but isolated Australian idyll. . . . Her only neighbor for miles is the taciturn, if incredibly attractive, Kent Black. Following a family tragedy, Kent cut himself off from the world. Josie can't help but be intrigued by this solitary man, and with her bubbly, warm personality, she's determined to pick away at the iron padlock around his heart.
Loner's Lady
by Lynna BanningIn this historical Western romance, a woman with a missing husband hires a cowboy to work on her farm, but he hides a dangerous secret.When a stranger turned up at her farm, in need of a place to rest, Ellen O’Brian didn’t have the heart to turn him away. He looked darkly dangerous, but she could handle herself; she had learned hard and fast when her husband upped and left.Jess Flint couldn’t help but admire Ellen’s courage and grit—even though he had to keep secrets from her. He showed her what it was like to feel like a woman again, to have a man to hold and rely on. With danger just around the corner, could their bond help them survive—or would his past tear them apart?“Banning’s smooth and very readable prose made Loner’s Lady an enjoyable, fast read.” —All About Romance
The Loner's Secret Past: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Lorraine BeattyHe built himself a whole new life But she might be the missing piece… Reclusive carpenter Luke McBride knows Sara Holden is trouble. The determined single mom is too curious and asks too many questions. But helping Sara fix up an antique shop makes it almost impossible to keep her at arm&’s length. Worse, Luke might just be falling for her. Can he leave behind his solitary life…even though loving Sara means exposing his darkest secret? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Lonesome: Un romance secreto y un bebé (En el corazón de Texas #3)
by Kc KleinElogios para Lonesome... "Me encanta la forma en que esta autora escribe tan profundamente sobre sus personajes que puedes sentir su dolor y su felicidad". "¡No puedo recomendar este libro lo suficiente! He leído todos los libros de "En el corazón de Texas", y éste es mi favorito. "¡WOW, otro gran libro y está en la cima de mi lista!" Un escándalo público. Un embarazo inesperado. Lo bueno es que este jinete de toros no se rinde fácilmente. Lo único que Lauren Avery quiere es lo único que no puede comprar: un hijo propio. Con su complicado divorcio aún en el punto de mira de los chismes y la campaña política de su padre en pleno apogeo, Lauren se sorprende al descubrir que una una noche descuidada con un sexy jinete de toros podría ser el mejor error de su vida. El jinete de toros profesional, Cash Rodriquez, ama a Lauren desde la preparatoria, pero ella siempre ha estado fuera de su alcance y de su liga, algo que un error de borrachera nunca puede cambiar. Pero cuando un tuit sobre una Lauren embarazada se hace viral, Cash no puede evitar preguntarse si su peor pesadilla, la paternidad, acaba de hacerse realidad. Lonesome es la tercera entrega de la apasionante serie romántica contemporánea "En el corazón de Texas". Si te gustan las historias de amor emotivas y desgarradoras, los personajes fascinantes y complejos, y los "felices para siempre" por los que vale la pena luchar, entonces devorarás la última historia de amor y redención de KC Klein, es una historia que permanecerá en tu mente mucho después de terminar el libro. Descarga ahora mismo Lonesome y vuelve a enamorarte. Serie "En el corazón de Texas" Libro uno: Rockstar Libro Dos: Blackhearted Libro tres: Lonesome Libro cuatro: Wrong
Lonesome Cowboy
by Lois Faye DyerLONESOME COWBOY She saw the Stetson first. Then the tall, broad-shouldered body and tight, well-worn jeans. But it was the hard blue stare of Lucas Hightower that made Jennifer McCleary realize she was in over her head. The tight-lipped rancher had agreed to give her student Trey a job at the Lazy H. As Trey's tutor, Jennifer would spend most of her summer at Lucas's ranch. Most everyone in Butte Creek, Montana, knew Lucas's history. They knew Jennifer was barreling headfirst into trouble-but no one was talking. Only Jennifer dared to break down those small-town walls-and discover the real Lucas Hightower....
Lonesome Cowboy
by Debbie MacomberRevisit Promise, Texas, in this classic western romance from a favorite author, #1 New York Times bestselling Debbie Macomber.Everyone in Promise thinks Savannah Weston is an old-fashioned kind of woman, quietly content to stay on the family ranch with her brother, Grady. But Savannah has her passions—for the old roses she loves to grow, for the children she hopes to have. And for a man named Laredo Smith. He’s a stranger to the small town, a disenchanted drifting cowboy who may just change Savannah’s life—in the best possible way.Originally published in 1998
Lonesome Cowboy (Heart of Texas #1)
by Debbie MacomberWelcome to the town of Promise, deep in the heart of Texas!Promise, a ranching community in the Hill Country, is a place with a mysterious past and more than its share of secrets. It's also a place where family and friendship matter....LONESOME COWBOYSavannah Weston lives quietly on the family ranch with her brother, Grady. Until she encounters a stranger named Laredo Smith, a disenchanted cowboy who just might change her life-in the best possible way!Look for more heartwarming titles from New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber, available now from Harlequin MIRA!
Lonesome Lies Before Us: A Novel
by Don LeeA contemporary ballad of heartbreak, failure, and unquenchable longing, this novel presents Don Lee at his best.Yadin Park is a talented alt-country musician whose career has floundered—doomed first by his homely looks and lack of stage presence and then by a progressive hearing disorder. His girlfriend, Jeanette Matsuda, might have been a professional photographer but for a devastating heartbreak in her teens. Now Yadin works for Jeanette’s father’s carpet-laying company in California while Jeanette cleans rooms at a local resort.When Yadin’s former lover and musical partner, the celebrated Mallory Wicks, comes back into his life, all their most private hopes and desires are exposed, their secret fantasies about love and success put to the test.Drawn to the music of indie singer-songwriters like Will Johnson, who helped shape the lyrics in this book, Don Lee has written a novel that unforgettably captures America’s deepest yearnings. Beautifully sad and laced with dark humor, Lonesome Lies Before Us is a profound, heartfelt romance, a soulful and memorable song.
Lonesome Men
by Edward KendrickTwo men with nothing in common except friendship.One man is Darren Cameron, a cop who patrols the streets nightly. After his divorce -- because he revealed to his wife he was gay -- he gained full custody of his son, Jesse. Jesse is now twenty-one, living with his girlfriend, and trying to play matchmaker between his landlord, Malcom, and Darren.The other is Rob, a homeless war veteran living on the streets, who has adamantly resists all Darren's efforts to help him start his life over. When Rob is attacked, Darren finally has what he needs to help his friend get off the streets. Despite Rob's wariness, he moves into Darren’s home under the guise of protective custody ... much to Jesse's dismay.Can Darren and Rob handle what comes next, including their growing attraction for each other? Or will Rob ultimately reject Darren's help and return to his former life?
The Lonesome Rancher
by Patricia ThayerThe most guarded heart in Texas Sloan Merrick may be from Kerry Springs' most famous family, but he's happiest alone on his ranch. After his ex's betrayal, he's determined not to fall again-but the intriguing Jade Hamilton is hard to resist! Jade is in Kerry Springs to find out the truth about her past, not to fall in love! Yet she's increasingly drawn to Sloan, and starts to feel that she belongs in Kerry Springs-and in his arms. But in her past lurks a secret that could break Sloan's heart...
Lonesome Rider and Wilde Imaginings: Two Novellas in One
by Heather GrahamTwo novellas of love, secrets, and heart-stopping adventure from bestselling author Heather Graham In &“Lonesome Rider,&” born to a Sioux mother and a white father, Blade McKenna grew up between two opposing worlds, never wholly belonging to either. The Civil War brought him yet more sorrow and loss. Now Blade is a man who lives only for revenge. This violent, merciless wilderness is no place for beautiful Easterner Jessica Dylan, who is on her own mission to clear her late husband&’s name. Rescuing the elegant, emerald-eyed beauty from marauding Apaches exacts a higher price than Blade is willing to pay. Unless the promise of love can ease a bitter loner&’s heart . . . In &“Wilde Imaginings,&” Allyssa Evigan arrives in an ancient town on the English moors to claim her inheritance. She has no idea why the great-grandfather she never knew left her magnificent Fairhaven Castle—or why her mother died with words of guilt on her tongue. And who is the dark, haunting stranger who fetches her at the station on his midnight steed? Handsome, brooding Brian Wilde, who lives at a hunting lodge nearby, denies ever having seen her before. Is Allyssa losing her mind? Or is danger stalking her? Brian&’s touch might fill her with fire, but Allyssa begins to fear that he is the keeper of the castle&’s deadly secrets. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham, including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
Lonesome River (Wabash River #1)
by Dorothy GarlockHer cornsilk hair loose in the wind, Liberty drove her Conestoga wagon as if the devil were after her. She had run away from New York when her pa demanded she marry Stith Lenning, a domineering coward who would use her body and break her spirit. Liberty's response was NEVER . . . never, as long as a land waited in the West where a river ran fast and a woman was free to follow her dreams. But rampaging Indians along the Wabash's deep waters and Stith's relentless pursuit were more than even a feisty beauty could handle. Then, guns blazing, frontiersman Farr Quill rode into her life. With the same steely strength that had tamed the wilderness, he offered Liberty his protection . . . all he demanded in return was her total surrender.
Lonesome Ryder? and Restaurant Romeo
by Carol FinchMeet the bachelor cousins of Hoot's Roost, Oklahoma, where love comes sweepin' down the plain!Lonesome Ryder? by Carol Finch Run over by a stampeding bull and bulldozed by a cheating ex-wife, rancher Wade Ryder doesn't want anything to do with women. Too bad for him that his tricky cousins decide a woman is just what he needs. They've hired gorgeous Laura Seymour to keep house for ol' Wade until he recuperates. Will this headstrong beauty temper the surly beast? Or will Ryder be lonesome tonight?Restaurant Romeo by Carol Finch Meat 'n taters were just fine for the menfolk of Hoot's Roost. But when Stephanie Lawson turns her family's diner into a five-star restaurant-with the female population's approval-a battle of the sexes seems about to ensue. But the men have a secret weapon-ladies' man and cowboy Quint Ryder. His mission is to use his legendary charm to seduce headstrong Stephanie into changing her haute cuisine back to blue-plate specials. However, Stephanie seems to be the one woman immune to his charm. Will Quint win her heart...or die trying like that other Romeo?
The Lonesome Young
by Lucy Connors"My new favorite bad boy meets good girl romance--I loved this book!" -- Simone Elkeles, New York Times bestselling author WHAT HAPPENS when the teenage heirs of two bitterly FEUDING FAMILIES can't stay away from each other? The Rhodales and the Whitfields have been sworn enemies for close on a hundred years, with a whole slew of adulterous affairs, financial backstabbing, and blackmailing that's escalated the rivalry to its current state of tense ceasefire. IT'S TIME TO LIGHT THE FUSE . . . And now a meth lab explosion in rural Whitfield County is set to reignite the feud more viciously than ever before. Especially when the toxic fire that results throws together two unlikely spectators--proper good girl Victoria Whitfield, exiled from boarding school after her father's real estate business melts down in disgrace, and town motorcycle rebel Mickey Rhodale, too late as always to thwart his older brothers' dangerous drug deals. Victoria and Mickey are about to find out the most passionate romances are the forbidden ones. . . . ON A POWDER KEG FULL OF PENT-UP DESIRE, risk-taking daredevilry, and the desperate actions that erupt when a generation of teens inherits nothing but hate. Get swept away in the first book of the sensational romantic drama that is Romeo & Juliet meets Justified.
Lonestar Angel: Lonestar Sanctuary, Lonestar Secrets, Lonestar Homecoming, And Lonestar Angel (Lonestar Series #4)
by Colleen CobleEden's hope is rekindled when Clay delivers astounding news: their daughter has been found.Five years ago Eden and Clay Larson's baby was stolen and never found. Eden blamed herself, Clay lost himself in work. Their young and rocky marriage ended. Or so Eden thought. Now Eden's moved to a new town. She's found faith and is trying to rebuild her life. She's even dating again--a sweet guy who plans to marry her someday. But then Clay arrives out of the blue and delivers shocking news: they're still married. What's more, Clay has been searching for Brianna all this time. And he believes he's found her: their daughter is in Bluebird, Texas, at a youth ranch.To uncover the truth, Eden and Clay sign on as counselors at Bluebird Ranch. Working together, they rediscover their love for each other. But danger is closing in--Eden, Clay, and their young charges are in jeopardy. As they fight to save their family, Eden realizes that God has been fighting for them all along. And His plans are for a more abundant life than they've dared to hope.
The Lonestar Collection: Lonestar Sanctuary, Lonestar Secrets, Lonestar Homecoming, and Lonestar Angel (Lonestar Series)
by Colleen CobleLonestar Sanctuary Though tragedy has wrecked her life, Allie Siders holds on to the hope that her five-year-old daughter, Betsy, will speak again. But with a stalker out for revenge, all Allie can think about now is their safety. She heads to the peaceful Bluebird Ranch, nestled in Texas hill country. Ranch owner Elijah DeAngelo eagerly welcomes the duo. But Rick Baileyùthe ranch foremanùhasn't decided to let his guard down. Promises made long ago soon force Rick and Allie to work together to escape danger. Lonestar Secrets Shannon Astor returns to southwest Texas to serve as the town's veterinarianùand to get her life back on track. Then she catches a glimpse of Jack MacGowan, the man who ruined her life years before. Even more shocking is the sight of Jack's five-year-old daughter Faith, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Shannon's own daughter Kylie. Could Faith be the daughter that Shannon has believed to be dead for all these years? Lonestar Homecoming Gracie Lister escapes with her daughter to the West Texas country where her family fell apart years ago. There, Lieutenant Michael Wayne gives Gracie the refuge she needs and a job caring for his two children. When GracieÆs ex-fiancT catches up to her, her impulse is to flee the dangerùand the father she lacks the courage to confront. Together Gracie and Michael must find the strength they need in each other to protect their newly forged family. Lonestar Angel Five years ago Eden and Clay LarsonÆs baby was stolen and never found. The tragedy ended their young and rocky marriage. Now EdenÆs moved to a new town to rebuild her life. But Clay arrives and delivers news: he never signed their divorce papers. And Clay has been searching for Brianna all this time. He believes heÆs found her in Bluebird, Texas, at a youth ranch. All five little girls there are the right age. Eden and Clay sign on as counselors, but as danger closes in, Eden, Clay, and all their young charges are in jeopardy. As they fight to save their family, Eden realizes that God has been fighting for them all along. All is Calm The Bluebird Ranch is the perfect place for Lauren Everman to hide. As the witness to a murder, she needs protection and the ranchÆs owners offer her sanctuary. She lends a hand with the foster kids who visit the ranch to learn how to ride horses. Little Carly is her first student. Brendan Waddell is recovering from a gunshot wound at Bluebird Ranch. His friendsÆ welcoming home is the perfect place for him to rest during the holiday season. Lauren intrigues him, even though she says sheÆs not interested in romance. When Lauren and Brendan conspire to give young Carly a happy Christmas, love blooms. But first the couple must race against time to find the killer before he strikes again.