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The Look of Love: A Novel

by Sarah Jio

'I adore Sarah Jio's novels.' Santa Montefiore

The Look of Love

by Sarah Jio

"Jio has become one of the most-read women in America." -Woman's World Born during a Christmas blizzard, Jane Williams receives a rare gift: the ability to see true love. Jane has emerged from an ailing childhood a lonely, hopeless romantic when, on her twenty-ninth birthday, a mysterious greeting card arrives, specifying that Jane must identify the six types of love before the full moon following her thirtieth birthday, or face grave consequences. When Jane falls for a science writer who doesn't believe in love, she fears that her fate is sealed. Inspired by the classic song, The Look of Love is utterly enchanting.

The Look of Love (The Matchmaker of Edinburgh Series #1)

by Julia Kelly

Discover the first installment in the new delightfully charming Scottish romance series where the matchmaker of Edinburgh uses her uncanny abilities to create the perfect matches—even if the couples are doubtful they&’ll ever find love.An accomplished sculptor with secret ambitions, Ina Duncan has managed to avoid marriage for years until an accidental encounter at a party leaves her near ruin and in need of a husband. Fast. Determined to find a willing husband for Ina, Edinburgh&’s most powerful matchmaker, Moira Sullivan, quickly realizes that the solution to Ina&’s problem might be right in front of her. Ina&’s best friend, Gavin Barrett, has a secret no one knows: he&’s loved her for years. As the second son of a baronet, however, he knows he has little chance with his brilliant, beautiful friend. All that changes when Moira convinces Ina to propose a marriage of convenience to Gavin to save her from ruin. Ina only wants two things from him in return: a vow she can continue to sculpt and a promise they&’ll remain in Edinburgh. After a rocky start, happiness—and maybe passion—seems on the horizon for the newlyweds until a twist of fate bestows the title of Sir Barrett on Gavin and forces him to assume responsibilities he&’s never wanted. Forced to mold herself into the perfect baronet&’s wife, Ina must choose between her dreams and the man she&’s learning to love.

Look on the Bright Side

by Kristan Higgins

From the author of Pack Up the Moon comes a funny, romantic, and deeply moving novel about the unexpected rewards that come from life&’s detours.Lark Smith has always had a plan for her life: find a fantastic guy, create a marriage as blissful as her parents&’, pop out a couple of kids and build a rewarding career as an oncologist.Things aren&’t going so well.For one, the guy didn&’t work out. Theoretically, she&’d love to find someone else, but it hasn&’t happened. Two, she&’s just been transferred out of oncology for being too emotional. (Is it her fault she&’s a weeper?) Three, her parents just split up.Deviating from the plan was…well, not in the plan. A potential solution comes from the foul-tempered and renowned surgeon Lorenzo Santini (aka Dr. Satan). He needs a date this summer for his sister&’s wedding. His ancient Noni wants to see him settled. In exchange, he could make a few introductions and maybe get Lark back into the field of her choice.As a sucker for old people and fake relationships, Lark agrees. Teeny problem—she instantly falls for his big, warm family. Especially his estranged brother.Meanwhile, Lark&’s mom has moved in with Lark&’s colorful landlady, Joy, and an unlikely friendship blossoms. The three women have a long summer and a big beautiful house on the ocean to figure out what&’s next…and quite possibly learn that the best things in life aren&’t planned at all.

Look What the Stork Brought (Man of the Month)

by Dixie Browning

MR. DECEMBERInstant Father: Former detective Joe Dana had a weakness for beautiful women-not pudgy babies!Earth Mother: Sophie Bayard knew all about natural childbirth-she just didn't expect a handsome stranger to practically deliver her baby in a vegetable garden!Little Miss Fatcheeks: Could this tiny dynamo hook Sophie a husband?Joe planned to hightail it back to Texas once he retrieved an heirloom from the brand-new mother, but before this bachelor knew it, he was strutting around like the proud papa. Uh-oh! And now these designing women were trying to turn this nonmarrying man into Father of the Year!MAN OF THE MONTH: Beneath his tough exterior beats a tender heart.

Lookin' for Love: A Novel

by Susen Edwards

Based on a compelling and sometimes tragic true story, this novel follows young mother Ava from the go-go bars of the 1970s to the heart of Florida&’s drug trade to a Kenyan prison to, ultimately, a place of forgiveness, faith, and love through recovery.Inspired by a gripping true story, Lookin&’ for Love begins in 1963, when Ava, nineteen and pregnant, marries a violent alcoholic and is disowned by her abusive mother. She bears two sons, leaves her husband, and turns to go-go dancing to provide for her children, using alcohol and drugs to numb herself to the degrading work. Then she meets Mike, a charismatic drug dealer who promises to give her &“a beautiful life.&” They move to Florida and begin working for The Crew, one of the largest drug smuggling organizations in the country. The Crew sends Ava and Mike to Kenya to find farmers to grow marijuana—but while they&’re there, their home is raided, they&’re charged with international drug smuggling, and Ava is sentenced to serve time in a Kenyan prison. After her release, Ava struggles with sobriety but soon returns to dancing, alcohol, and drugs. Eventually, she hits bottom and surrenders her will to God. Once sober, she learns the power of forgiveness, faith, and love.

Lookin' For Luv (A Man's World Series #1)

by Carl Weber

A Man's World NovelCan four guys find love in New York City?Kevin left behind a chance at the NBA to coach delinquents, but his toughest assignment is finding a girl who won't make his mama's church group fall into praying mode...A teacher and a poet, Antoine can make a sister feel beautiful--or want to beat him with a blow dryer...Tyrone has talent, attitude, and a crush on his boss's wife...And Maurice is all that, if that means rude, arrogant, and dishonest.Kevin's got the looks. Antoine's got heart and soul. Tyrone's got the skills. And Maurice has player moves. They got it all, except for the one thing that matters most--the love of a good woman. What they find when they try a dating service is a riotous trip through religious freaks, hootchie mamas, chicken heads, gold diggers, and some serious Brides of Funkenstein. One thing's for certain--when you play the game of love, you've got to be ready for anything.

Looking After Dad (From Here to Paternity #1879)

by Elizabeth Oldfield

FROM HERE TO PATERNITYSingle dad requires protection!When Lorcan Hunter is threatened by someone opposed to his latest business project, and leggy blonde Jess Pallister presents herself as the person to protect him, Lorcan is more than a little skeptical! But when his little girl is also threatened, Lorcan is forced to trust Jess.Bright and beautiful Jess soon becomes part of the family, and before he knows it, Lorcan is ready to offer her a permanent assignment so she can watch over both of them for life!FROM HERE TO PATERNITY-men who find their way to fatherhood by fair means, by foul, or even by default!

Looking Back: She must choose between love and duty...

by Josephine Cox

A story of love, sacrifice and a girl who has to grow up too fast... Looking Back is an emotional and touching saga of a young girl who must bear the weight of her family's future alone, from bestselling author Josephine Cox. Perfect for fans of Lindsey Hutchinson and Dilly Court. From the moment she learns of the stranger's visit, Molly Tattersall is filled with a sense of fear. Then her mother disappears, leaving behind a letter asking Molly to take care of her five brothers and sisters. Molly's wayward father rejects his responsibilities, leaving Molly to choose between the young man she has given her heart to and the family she adores. It is the cruellest decision of her life, with long-reaching and heart-breaking consequences. Only one thing is certain: Molly's life will never be the same again.What readers are saying about Looking Back: 'A beautiful story... made me laugh, made me cry. Lovely book''Fantastic writer, she really reels the reader into the plot and the characters of the story''Five stars'

Looking Back: She must choose between love and duty...

by Josephine Cox

A story of love, sacrifice and a girl who has to grow up too fast... Looking Back is an emotional and touching saga of a young girl who must bear the weight of her family's future alone, from bestselling author Josephine Cox. Perfect for fans of Lindsey Hutchinson and Dilly Court. From the moment she learns of the stranger's visit, Molly Tattersall is filled with a sense of fear. Then her mother disappears, leaving behind a letter asking Molly to take care of her five brothers and sisters. Molly's wayward father rejects his responsibilities, leaving Molly to choose between the young man she has given her heart to and the family she adores. It is the cruellest decision of her life, with long-reaching and heart-breaking consequences. Only one thing is certain: Molly's life will never be the same again. What readers are saying about Looking Back: 'A beautiful story... made me laugh, made me cry. Lovely book''Fantastic writer, she really reels the reader into the plot and the characters of the story''Five stars'

Looking Back

by Josephine Cox

&“Set in England&’s North Country, Josephine Cox&’s smoothly written Looking Back provides a sentimental journey through mid-20th-century England.&” —Publishers Weekly When Molly Tattersall&’s mother disappears a short time after a stranger&’s visit, Molly is filled with fear and questions. Finding a letter her mother left behind in which she asks Molly to take care of her five siblings, Molly realizes her life will never be the same again. When her wayward father rejects his responsibilities, she&’s left to make a choice between the young man she has given her heart to and the family she adores, who now desperately depend on her. Just eighteen, Molly knows that, however hard it may be, she must put the children&’s happiness before her own. It is a decision that will have repercussions that echo throughout the rest of her life . . . A compelling saga of love, loss and family life, perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Rosie Goodwin, and Cathy Sharp. &“Josephine Cox is now the must-read of the countless Catherine Cookson fans . . . A saga of tragedy, passion and excitement.&” —The Yorkshire Post &“Another masterpiece.&” —Best &“A classic tale of love against the odds.&” —Nottinghamshire Now

Looking Back

by Eve Francis

Nina Johnson is a fan of new starts. Ever since coming out as a transgender woman, she's been used to cutting ties and burning bridges whenever people get too close or voice their concern over who she is. This has led to a lot of interesting career choices and new towns. Now, Nina believes she has finally settled in a place where she wants to stay. Living post-op as a trans woman, she's happy.But when she goes to cut her long, red hair, she begins to look back on her life and wonder if she's made the best choices. She doesn't regret who she is, but talking to her stylist, the dark and handsome Alejandro, makes her wonder if living alone is really all it seems to be. Will Alejandro still adore Nina after he learns all her secrets, or will Nina have to pick up and start again?

Looking Back

by Belva Plain

They are the most unlikely friends: rich, kind, Cecile; brave, talented Norma; and Amanda, the poor girl they met at college. Now Cecile has married her talented architect, Amanda has married Norma's brother and Norma has found a niche with her work as a teacher and her beloved music.But behind the façade of happiness and friendship lie secrets that threaten to tear the three friends apart. There will be the sorrow of one who wants a child and cannot have one; another has a child she does not want. As the three women's secrets and desires converge, there will be scandal, heartbreak - and the crime which will bring both justice and an unexpected happiness to three families . . .

Looking Back at That Moment: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)

by Ma Ersi

In a matter of seconds the tornado had approached their yacht spinning around in a moment unsuspecting sucked in by the tornado and whirling at high speed with the icy water which was cutting through the delicate skin like thin blades she tried to defend herself but her arms felt so heavy that she could not control her limbs at such a rate of rotation or perhaps her limbs had really been thrown off but the cold blade had made her numb and unconscious sound sound also can t think at the moment in the mind even the face of the favorite lin zeyu piece together printed pieces of his face scattered on the ground but how also can t pick them up to piece together no tears no blood only salt water finally sound sound also did not leave together with the rain ze yu and so slowly losing consciousness the body that was spinning and moving with the water no longer belonged to her

Looking Back One Day: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)

by Qia Hao

Some people say that looking back they can meet many different things and experience many other things but for me suddenly looking back i was most moved by your presence this is the most celebratory and proud thing of my life everything we look forward to is because of you i love you maybe it s easy maybe it s hard but these three words to me and he is more different reasons i would like to thank you in my lifetime thank you for allowing me to see you at this time thank you for bringing me a different life thank you for saving me the original two people really can be so wonderful the original i can also have my own story my own wonderful all these are you brought to me

Looking for a Cowboy (Heart of Texas #5)

by Donna Grant

A cowboy finds love in the most unlikely place in New York Times bestseller Donna Grant's newest Heart of Texas novel, Looking for a Cowboy.A beautiful stranger has come to Clearview, asking questions that are nobody’s business. Cooper Owens also wasn’t born yesterday. He knows that this out-of-towner is hiding a dark secret of her own. Much as he knows he should head in the other direction, he can’t make himself turn away. . .P.I. Marlee Frampton always wanted to lead a nice quiet life, working as a cop in her local police department. But that dream came to an end when her sister was murdered—and her baby kidnapped. Now Marlee’s come to Texas to investigate the Harpers, who may be linked to shady adoption agencies. Cooper can’t believe that his friends could be involved in anything so sinister...and soon he makes it his mission to help Marlee discover the truth—and keep her safe in his arms.“Filled with passion, suspense, and strong characters.”—Rendezvous with Romance on My Favorite Cowboy (5 stars)

Looking for a Hero

by Patti Berg

Pretty Kate Cameron was looking for a man to sweep her off her feet, but she never expected him to be wielding a cutlass and claiming to be the infamous Morgan "Black Heart" Farrell, a pirate captain who lived nearly three hundred years before. Danger may have followed him from the past, but he's not about to leave while Kate needs him.

Looking for a Hero: An Anthology

by Debbie Macomber

Two classic stories of finding love where you least expect it! MARRIAGE WANTEDAs far as Nash Davenport’s concerned, marriage isn’t shelter from the storm—it is the storm. He’s a divorce attorney, himself divorced, who believes no married couple can live up to their wedding vows. Savannah Charles, however, believes in the value—and the values—of marriage. She’s a wedding planner who finds herself saying yes when Nash unexpectedly proposes. Even though it’s strictly a business proposal…MY HEROWould-be romance writer Bailey York has already failed twice at love. She thinks men are wonderful to read and write about, but that’s it. Which is probably why she has such difficulty creating a hero for her novel. What she needs is a real-life example. She finds one in Parker Davidson—he’s everything a hero should be. Compellingly attractive. Forceful and determined, yet capable of tenderness. A man of substance. Parker is perfect as Bailey’s inspiration—but he wants to be the hero in her life, not just in her book!

Looking for a Miracle

by Wanda E. Brunstetter

A crippled Amish girl finds love.

Looking for a Sign: A Novel

by Susie Dumond

&“A sweet and spicy story about found family, taking chances on love, and getting through your Saturn return.&”—Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Funny You Should AskA newly single queer woman moves to New Orleans and sets off on a mission to find her most compatible match by going on a date with someone of each astrological sign in this rom-com from the Lambda Literary Award–nominated author of Queerly Beloved.Reeling from a breakup with her long-term partner, Gray—an optimistic lesbian Aries—relocates to New Orleans for a new job. Gray wants to meet someone, settle down, and build the loving, accepting family she&’s always wanted, but having been out of the dating scene for a decade, she has no idea where to start. After visiting an iconic astrologer, Gray and her best friend, Cherry, draw up a dramatic scheme: Gray will go on a date with someone of each zodiac sign to test their compatibility and get a jump start on creating the queer family of her dreams—all before her twenty-ninth birthday, when Saturn will usher in a major turning point in her life.Gray&’s got her hands full getting to know her new city, proving herself at her new job, wooing twelve new paramours—cue bathroom hookups, ghosts, getting ghosted, incredible macchiatos, and celesbians—and making some surprising discoveries about her needs and desires. Even when the dating challenge throws a few curveballs that make Gray question what she believes that she&’s destined for, she&’s determined to finish what she&’s started while the planets are still on her side.

Looking for Group

by Rory Harrison

Rory Harrison’s beautiful novel about identity, home, and fresh starts recounts one boy’s quest to discover a world where he can thrive, one adventure at a time.Dylan doesn’t have a lot of experience with comfort. His room in the falling-down Village Estates can generously be categorized as squalid, and he sure isn’t getting any love from his mother, who seemed to—no, definitely did—enjoy the perks that went along with being the parent of a “cancer kid.”His only escape has been in the form of his favorite video game—World of Warcraft—and the one true friend who makes him feel understood, even if it is just online: Arden. And now that Dylan is suddenly in remission, he wants to take Arden on a real mission, one he never thought he’d live to set out on: a journey to a mysterious ship in the middle of the Salton Sea.But Arden is fighting her own battles, ones that Dylan can’t always help her win. As they navigate their way west, they grapple with Arden's father (who refuses to recognize his daughter’s true gender), Dylan’s addiction, and the messy, complicated romance fighting so hard to blossom through the cracks of their battle-hardened hearts.

Looking for Lacey

by Linda Francis Lee

When prim and proper Lacey Wright decided to start a new life, she never dreamed she'd be managing a sports bar. But she is determined to make it work even if she is a bit out of her element. The only thing standing in the way is her recklessly charming new boss--a man she finds totally infuriating . . . and completely irresistible. There isn’t a woman in all of Texas who can resist sexy and confident football legend Bobby McIntyre—no one, that is, except the prissy new bar manager who gets his blood pumping. She’s not interested in his money or his fame, and she sees through the macho act he shows the world. But when the tables are turned and it’s Lacey who demands total surrender, can Bobby Mac afford the high stakes in a game of true love?

Looking for Laura

by Judith Arnold

Irrepressible widow Sally Driver, owner of a New Age coffee bar and mother of a sassy five-year-old, is trying to get on with her life.While packing up her late husband's clothes, she discovers a stack of letters-cloying, unbearably flowery love letters-from someone named Laura. Had Paul been sneaking out on her? She wants answers!Todd Sloane was Paul's best friend, but he doesn't know anything about this letter-writing Laura. When he reads her love notes, he feels even more betrayed than Sally.What kind of guy doesn't tell his closest buddy he's having an affair? Todd wants answers, too!Forging an uneasy alliance, Sally and Todd start looking for Laura-but somewhere along the way, their passion for those answers turns into an entirely different kind of passion. Suddenly Paul's flaky wife is the sexiest woman Todd's ever seen. And to her surprise, Sally finds Paul's straight-arrow pal simply irresistible. Now what? Do they let go of the past-or keep searching for answers to questions that may no longer matter?

Looking for Lily

by Africa Fine

Tina Jones is glad to be away from her controlling Aunt Gillian. Gillian has always had something to say about Tina's job, her love life, her weight problems; all have been fair game for Gillian's sniping at one time or another. Now, however, things have changed. Gillian has Alzheimer's and can no longer live alone. She moves in with Tina, and Tina makes a shocking discovery: a birth certificate proving that Gillian has a daughter. Tina sets out to discover the truth about her past, and along the way learns not only about the ties of family, but also that love rarely comes in the form you expect.

Looking For Love: a dramatic page-turner set in the heart of Liverpool from much-loved and bestselling saga author Rosie Harris

by Rosie Harris

From much-loved multi-million copy bestseller Rosie Harris comes this engaging and enthralling saga about relationships - those between families, between friends and between lovers - and the forces that can make or break them. Perfect for readers of Dilly Court, Kitty Neale, Emma Hornby and Rosie Goodwin.What readers are saying!'An unmissable read, finished in a day' - 5 STARS'Brilliant' - 5 STARS'I couldn't put it down' - 5 STARS****************************************************************WILL SHE FIND THE SECURITY AND AFFECTION SHE'S BEEN LOOKING FOR ALL HER LIFE?Abbie Martin has grown up in squalor in one of Liverpool's most deprived areas. The youngest of three, she longs to be loved by her mother, but Ellen spends all her time with her eldest son, while Abbie and her brother, Sam, take refuge with their neighbours, Sandra Lewis and Peter Ryan.Although vibrant and attractive, Abbie pushes people away with her constant need for reassurance. Infatuated with Peter, she longs for the day when he tells her that he loves her. And Sam is courting Sandra. But Peter and Sandra have a secret - one that could destroy the friends' relationship should it become known.Will Abbie finally find what she most desires, or will she always be looking for love...?

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