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Acts of Service
by Jessie PinkhamTom can’t catch a break when it comes to his love life. He isn’t good with romance, as his exes told him in uncharitable terms, and he’s starting to wonder if there’s something wrong with him. So when he finds himself attracted to his temporary roommate, he’s afraid of being called inadequate all over again.Alex has serious anxiety which make his life a challenge and his dating prospects slim to nonexistent. He assumes Tom isn’t interested in him because men never are. It’s a pleasant surprise to start a friends-with-benefits relationship, so Alex goes out on a limb in an attempt to impress Tom. When it backfires spectacularly, he thinks all hope is lost.Both men are held back by past rejections. Will a minor crisis bring them together ... or tear them apart?
Acts of Service: A Novel
by Lillian FishmanONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022—BuzzFeed, Vogue, Electric Lit, The Millions, Lit HubA provocative debut of sex and sexuality—&“depicting the liquid frequencies of need and power with a thoughtful, savage eye&” (Raven Leilani, author of Luster)—as a twentysomething New Yorker pursues a sexual freedom that follows no other lines than her own desire.&“Radical, daring, and bracing . . . for me, it made the human creature feel like something new.&”—Sheila Heti, author of How Should a Person Be? and Pure ColourI had been going around for years trying to figure out what sex meant to other people. . . . Eve has an adoring girlfriend, an impulsive streak, and a secret fear that she&’s wasting her brief youth with just one person. So one evening she posts some nudes online. This is how Eve meets Olivia, and through Olivia the charismatic Nathan. Despite her better instincts, the three soon begin a relationship—one that disturbs Eve as much as it enthralls her. As each act of their affair unfolds across a cold and glittering New York, Eve is forced to confront the questions that most consume her: What do we bring to sex? What does it reveal of ourselves, and one another? And how do we reconcile what we want with what we think we should want? In the way only great fiction can, Acts of Service takes between its teeth the contradictions written all over our ideas of sex and sexuality. At once juicy and intellectually challenging, sacred and profane, Lillian Fishman&’s riveting debut is bold, unabashed, and required reading of the most pleasurable sort.
Acts of Valor Box Set (Books 1 to 3) (Books 1 to 3) (Books 1 to 3) (Books 1 to 3): Christian Romantic Suspense: Includes Bonus Novella Lord of the Dance
by Rebecca HarttThe first three full-length novels, plus an exclusive novella, in the heart-stirring series Acts of Valor, a Christian Romantic Suspense Series featuring Navy SEALS in their battle for freedom, love, and redemption.Bonus Novella – Lord of the DanceSworn to never remarry, Nina Aydin desperately wants a baby. One man has caught her eye—the mesmerizing Master Chief of SEAL Team 6, Santiago Rivera. More than anything, Santiago wants the captivating Nina in his life, but his faith demands love and marriage before babies. When he gets a clear message from God to take the traditional path, he risks losing Nina entirely.Book 1 – Returning to EdenDiagnosed with PTSD and amnesia, Navy SEAL Jonah Mills has no recollection of his fractured marriage to Eden and no memory of her fourteen-year-old daughter. Still, he feels a connection to both. Unfit for active duty and assigned to therapy, Jonah knows he has work to do and relies on God, who sustained him during captivity, to heal his mind, body, and family.Book 2 – Every Secret ThingNavy SEAL Lt. Lucas Strong isn’t about to let his platoon leader, Lt. Mills, go to prison for a crime he didn’t commit. But his only remaining hope is to rescue Charlotte Patterson, a gutsy NCIS intern with vital information, who is missing but believed alive. Freed by her real-life hero, Charlotte is happy to join the fight to help Lt. Mills. But her detailed memory is fading fast, and Lucas’s belief that God has everything under control could get them killed. As their friendship turns into something much more, Charlotte has but one prayer; that Lucas is right…God really is the master planner.Book 3 – Cry in the WildernessLegendary Navy SEAL Saul Wade is headed to Oklahoma to reclaim the ranch where he grew up. It’s bad enough that Saul must face his tragic past. Honor also demands that he risk his entire career by helping Rachel LeMere, a woman he scarcely knows, and her son escape to a new life. But what begins as a debt to a friend sets Saul on a journey of forgiveness, healing, and love when he discovers God’s grace and a whole new reason for living.The Acts of Valor SeriesReturning to EdenEvery Secret ThingCry in the WildernessRising From AshesBraving the ValleyAbout the AuthorRebecca Hartt is the nom de plume for an award-winning, best-selling author of a different name who, compelled by her faith, decided to spin suspenseful military romance where God plays a vital role in character motivation and plot.As a child, Rebecca lived in countries all over the world. She has been a military dependent for most of her life and knows first-hand the dedication and sacrifice required by those who serve.Living near the military community of Virginia Beach, Rebecca is constantly reminded of the peril and uncertainty faced by U.S. Navy SEALs, many of whom testify to a personal and profound connection with their Creator.Their loved ones, too, rely on God for strength and comfort. These men of courage and women of faith are the subjects of Rebecca Hartt’s enthusiastically received Acts of Valor romantic suspense series.
Acts of War (The Usurper's War Book #1)
by James YoungSomehow I doubt that this is quite how anyone expected Adolf Hitler's death to turn out. . . --Squadron Leader Adam Haynes, No. 303 (Polish) SquadronAugust 1942. London is in flames. Heinrich Himmler's Germany stands triumphant in the West, its "Most Dangerous Enemy" forced to the peace table by a hailstorm of nerve gas and incendiaries. With Adolf Hitler avenged and portions of the Royal Navy seized as war prizes, Nazi Germany casts its baleful gaze across the Atlantic towards an increasingly isolationist United States. With no causus belli, President Roosevelt must convince his fellow Americans that it is better to deal with a triumphant Germany now than to curse their children with the problem of a united, fascist Europe later. As Germany and Japan prepare to launch the next phase of the conflict, Fate forces normal men and women to make hard choices in hopes of securing a better future. For Adam Haynes, Londonfall means he must continue an odyssey that began in the skies over Spain. American naval officer Eric Cobb finds that neutrality is a far cry from safety. Finally, Rear Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi must prepare himself and his men to fight a Pacific War that is far different than the surprise attack Imperial Japan had once planned but never executed. Acts of War is the first novel of the Usurper's War series, which charts a very different World War II. As young men and women are forced to answer their nation's call, the choices they make and risks they take will write a different song for the Greatest Generation.
Actually, I also Have Plug-ins: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Yin Ya[Savage Melting VS Magical False Benevolence]Ezra Continent was a world where magic and martial arts prevailed. After death, they accidentally witnessed the murder scene and were forced to bind to the Child of Fate.Who said that the heart of the child of destiny must be filled with money? The one he met was a black bag, he thought he had found a thick leg, but who knew that this person was not only black-hearted, even the leg he hugged was black, and his conscience was also a passerby.
Actually, I also Have Plug-ins: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Yin Ya[Savage Melting VS Magical False Benevolence]Ezra Continent was a world where magic and martial arts prevailed. After death, they accidentally witnessed the murder scene and were forced to bind to the Child of Fate.Who said that the heart of the child of destiny must be filled with money? The one he met was a black bag, he thought he had found a thick leg, but who knew that this person was not only black-hearted, even the leg he hugged was black, and his conscience was also a passerby.
Actually, I also Have Plug-ins: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Yin Ya[Savage Melting VS Magical False Benevolence]Ezra Continent was a world where magic and martial arts prevailed. After death, they accidentally witnessed the murder scene and were forced to bind to the Child of Fate.Who said that the heart of the child of destiny must be filled with money? The one he met was a black bag, he thought he had found a thick leg, but who knew that this person was not only black-hearted, even the leg he hugged was black, and his conscience was also a passerby.
Actually, I also Have Plug-ins: Volume 4 (Volume 4 #4)
by Yin Ya[Savage Melting VS Magical False Benevolence]Ezra Continent was a world where magic and martial arts prevailed. After death, they accidentally witnessed the murder scene and were forced to bind to the Child of Fate.Who said that the heart of the child of destiny must be filled with money? The one he met was a black bag, he thought he had found a thick leg, but who knew that this person was not only black-hearted, even the leg he hugged was black, and his conscience was also a passerby.
Actually, It Is Your Parents' Fault
by Philip Van Munching Bernie KatzBestselling author Philip Van Munching and psychotherapist Dr. Bernie Katz team up to show readers* how even our earliest childhood experiences dictate our relationship choices, * how the unconscious elements of our personalities both attract and repel the people we become romantically involved with (often at the same time!)*why breaking up is hard to do* how to use this insight to fix their relationshipsDr. Katz's 25+ years of experience as a couples therapist informs this book, while Van Munching's solid sense of humor and conversational style brings readers a relationship book that is warm, funny, fascinating and readable.
Acuerdos privados
by Sherry ThomasDurante diez años Candem y Gigi, lord y lady Tremaine, han disfrutado del más perfecto de los matrimonios, basado en la cortesía, el respeto y... la distancia. Un secreto, una traición y un océano les separan desde el día siguiente de su enlace. Gigi vive en la hermosa mansión londinense de la pareja, mientras que Candem se ha establecido en Nueva York. Ninguno se inmiscuye en la vida del otro. Es un arreglo que no podría resultar más ideal y civilizado a los ojos de la alta sociedad victoriana, aunque nadie sepa qué pudo ocurrir para acabar con el apasionado amor que había existido entre ellos.Ahora, una petición de divorcio va a cambiar las cosas. Un pequeño acuerdo privado y un plazo de un año decidirán si la pareja más envidiada por todos quiere volver a enamorarse o separarse para siempre.
Acuerdos privados
by Sherry Thomas¿El amor puede renacer de sus cenizas? Ambientada en la brillante y refinada Inglaterra de finales del siglo XIX, Acuerdos privados es una apasionante y turbulenta historia de amor. Durante diez años Candem y Gigi, lord y lady Tremaine, han disfrutado del más perfecto de los matrimonios, basado en la cortesía, el respeto y... la distancia. Un secreto, una traición y un océano les separan desde el día siguiente de su enlace. Gigi vive en la hermosa mansión londinense de la pareja, mientras que Candem se ha establecido en Nueva York. Ninguno se inmiscuye en la vida del otro. Es un arreglo que no podría resultar más ideal y civilizado a los ojos de la alta sociedad victoriana, aunque nadie sepa qué pudo ocurrir para acabar con el apasionado amor que había existido entre ellos. Ahora, una petición de divorcio va a cambiar las cosas. Un pequeño acuerdo privado y un plazo de un año decidirán si la pareja más envidiada por todos quiere volver a enamorarse o separarse para siempre. ** Ganadora de dos premios Dama 2009, concedidos por clubromantica.com a la mejor novela romántica histórica y a la mejor protagonista femenina.
Acute Reactions
by Ruby LangThe man with allergies never gets the girl, at least according to the movies - and Portland restaurateur Ian Zamora wants to be the guy who gets the girl. So to rid himself of the sensitivities brought on by his sometimes-girlfriend's cat, he makes an appointment with allergist Petra Lale. But he suddenly finds himself acutely attracted to the very woman who is supposed to be helping him take care of his problem.Petra's intrigued by Ian's quiet strength and sexy body, but her solo practice is new and struggling. She can't afford to compromise her ethics - or risk her medical license - by dating a patient. Falling in love certainly wasn't this doctor's order. She tries to stay away from Ian, but fate, and her weak willpower, keep bringing them back together. Do two career-driven people with inexperienced hearts stand a chance of finding the right prescription for love?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Acute Reactions (Practice Perfect Book #1)
by Ruby LangThe man with allergies never gets the girl, at least according to the movies - and Portland restaurateur Ian Zamora wants to be the guy who gets the girl. So to rid himself of the sensitivities brought on by his sometimes-girlfriend's cat, he makes an appointment with allergist Petra Lale. But he suddenly finds himself acutely attracted to the very woman who is supposed to be helping him take care of his problem.Petra's intrigued by Ian's quiet strength and sexy body, but her solo practice is new and struggling. She can't afford to compromise her ethics - or risk her medical license - by dating a patient. Falling in love certainly wasn't this doctor's order. She tries to stay away from Ian, but fate, and her weak willpower, keep bringing them back together.Do two career-driven people with inexperienced hearts stand a chance of finding the right prescription for love?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Acuéstame
by Tamara Hart HeinerAcuéstame Tamara Hart Heiner El sol ya se había puesto en el horizonte del cielo de Virginia cuando un cocheaparcó en laentrada delacasa vecina. Kylee no sabía nada acerca de coches, qué estilo o qué marca, pero supo por el sonido−o lafalta del mismo−mientras el vehículo frenaba, que era uno de los mejores. Un hombre salió del lado del conductor, pero la visión de Kylee se vio bloqueada por un camión de mudanza que aparcó junto alcoche. Sesentó maserguidaen el desmoronado escalón del porche. Vecinos. Nadie había vivido al lado de los Mansfields en años. Kylee miró por encima del hombro, a través de la mosquitera de la puerta. Podía oír la voz del zángano de su padrastro desde el cuarto de estar, las tímidas respuestas de su madre. Nadie le estaba prestando atención a ella.
Adam & Eve - O Jardim dos Pecados
by Francesco FalconiAdam & Eve - O Jardim dos Pecados. O coração de Florença. Dois mundos tão diferentes, duas almas do sol que estão prestes a se encontrar. Sofia é a última descendente da família espanhola Alvarez. Ele vive em uma vila em Florença há anos. Ela quase nunca sai de casa, da janela do seu quarto espia o mundo exterior. Ele sonha, deseja e, ao mesmo tempo, odeia. Mas acima de tudo, ele odeia aquela parte do rosto de Sofia, o lado esquerdo. E assim que ele chama aquela parte de seu rosto desfigurada por causa de um incêndio que explodiu no jardim da vila quando ele era apenas uma criança. Um jogo estúpido com seu irmão Alejandro, um pequeno incêndio feito perto de um mato seco. Consequências terríveis, que mudaram seu futuro para sempre. Porque nesse jardim Sofia não só perdeu a perfeição da beleza, mas também seu irmão Alejandro. Em vez disso, Lorenzo vive nos subúrbios de Florença com o pai. Aos oito anos, ele contraiu uma terrível doença degenerativa que, dia após dia, o deixou cego. Desde então, o mundo de Lorenzo tornou-se um claro-escuro de luzes e sombras que vibram ao som da música. De fato, a música é sua única razão de viver. O violoncelo é a única voz. Um dia, Lorenzo e Sofia se encontram nos jardins de Boboli, bem em frente às estátuas de Adão e Eva. Eles se conhecem, fazem amigos. Dia após dia, o relacionamento deles se transforma em algo mais profundo e complicado. Um sentimento perfeito e inviolável. Um amor cego e sincero. Mas o mundo ao seu redor, o desejo de ver além das sombras e apreciar a beleza é uma grande tentação de até mesmo quebrar esse Éden de amor ... Francesco Falconi, nascido em Grosseto em 1976, vive hoje em Roma. Sempre foi um amante da leitura, de 2006 até hoje publicou dezesseis livros para crianças e adultos. Com Mondadori publicou Muses (2012), o décimo musa musas (2013), de que os direitos do filme, e foram adq
Adam & Eve - The Garden of Sins
by Francesco Falconi Georgiana BulanceaTwo different worlds, two lonely souls that are going to meet. Sofia is the last descendant of the Spanish family of Alvarez. For years she has lived segregated in a villa in Florence. Rarely does she leave the house, she spies the world from the window of her room. She dreams it, wishes it, and yet she hates it. But mostly she hates The Left Sofia. So does she call that part of her face which was disfigured because of a fire in the garden of the villa when she was just a child. A silly game with her brother Alejandro, a small fire burning near a dry scrub. Terrible consequences that forever changed her future. Because in that garden Sofia has not only lost the perfection of her beauty, but also her brother Alejandro. Lorenzo lives on the outskirts of Florence with his father. At the age of eight he contracted a terrible degenerative disease that, day after day, made him blind. Since then, the world of Lorenzo became a chiaroscuro of light and shadow that vibrate to the music. Music, in fact, is his only reason for living. The cello is his only voice. One day, Lorenzo and Sofia meet in the Boboli Gardens, just in front of the statues of Adam and Eve. They get to know each other, they befriend. Day after day, their relationship turns into something deeper and more complicated. A perfect and inviolable feeling. A blind and sincere love. But the world around them, the desire to see beyond the shadows and enjoy the beauty is too great temptation that can disrupt even that Eden of love ...
Adam & Eve. El jardin de los pecados.
by Marcela Gutiérrez Bravo Francesco FalconiAdán y Eva, una historia de amor y la metáfora del pecado original. Dos mundos tan diversos, dos almas solitarias que están por encontrarse. Sofía es la última descendiente de la familia española de los Álvarez. Desde hace años vive segregada en una villa en Florencia. No sale casi nunca de casa, desde la ventana de su habitación espía el mundo exterior. Lo sueña, lo desea, y al mismo tiempo lo odia. Pero, sobre todo, detesta a la Sofía Siniestra. Así llama a aquella parte de su rostro que quedó desfigurado a causa de un incendio sucedido en el jardín de la villa cuando era solo una niña. Un juego estúpido con el hermano Alejandro, un pequeño fuego encendido cerca de hierba seca. Consecuencias terribles, que cambiaron para siempre su futuro. Porque en aquel jardín Sofía no perdió solo la perfección de la belleza, sino también a su hermano Alejandro. Lorenzo vive, en cambio, en la periferia de Florencia, con el padre. A la edad de ocho años contrajo una terrible enfermedad degenerativa que, día tras día, lo dejó ciego. Desde entonces, el mundo de Lorenzo se ha vuelto un claroscuro de luces y sombras que vibran al sonido de la música. La música, de hecho, es su única razón de vida. El violoncelo, la única voz. Un día, Lorenzo y Sofía se encuentran en los jardines de Bóboli, frente a la estatua de Adán y Eva. Se conocen, se hacen amigos. Día tras día, su relación se transforma en algo más profundo y complicado. Un sentimiento perfecto e inviolable. Un amor ciego y sincero. Pero el mundo que los circunda, el deseo de ver más allá de las sombras y gozar de la belleza son una tentación demasiado grande y capaz de acabar con aquel Edén de amor…
Adam & Evie's Matchmaking Tour: A Novel
by Nora NguyenA rollicking, unforgettable romance about two strangers finding love despite their best efforts as they embark on a sweeping matchmaking tour through Việt Nam, perfect for readers of Carley Fortune and Abby Jimenez. What’s a few weeks to a lifetime of promise?Evie Lang’s life is in shambles. On the heels of losing her beloved aunt, she's unceremoniously fired from her poetry professorship by her secret boyfriend. Lacking income and inspiration, she's stuck in Ohio with no idea how to move forward—until hope arrives in a surprising letter. Auntie Hảo left Evie the deed to her San Francisco row house, a place full of Evie’s happiest memories. The catch? To inherit, she must go on a pre-arranged matchmaking tour in Việt Nam. The last thing Evie wants is to spend time with a group of strangers looking for love. But she can't resist the chance to finally visit her family’s native home.A world away, Adam Quyền has a chip on his shoulder. He’s working around the clock as CMO for his sister’s elite matchmaking business, a job complicated by her insistence that he knows nothing about love. He’s desperate to prove himself, so when she challenges him to join the inaugural tour, he reluctantly agrees.Adam thinks Evie is chaotic and unpredictable. Evie thinks Adam is grumpy and uptight. But from the bustling streets of Hồ Chí Minh City to the soaring waterfalls in Đà Lạt, they keep getting thrown together, their animosity charged with attraction…and they discover that true love may be out there, if they are willing to take a leap.Two stubborn hearts, one whirlwind adventure, Adam & Evie’s Matchmaking Tour is a story of how loving (and living) bravely can lead you to the most unexpected places—and the most imperfectly perfect loves.
Adam & Ève Le Jardin du Péché
by Francesco Falconi Nesrine EchroudiDeux mondes différents, deux âmes solitaires qui sont sur le point de se rencontrer. Sofia est la dernière descendante de la famille espagnole d’Alvarez. Elle vit pendant des années dans une maison de vacances à Florence. Elle n’est presque jamais sortie de la maison, depuis la fenêtre de sa chambre elle espionne le monde extérieur. Elle en rêve, le désire et le déteste en même temps. Mais elle déteste surtout la Sofia de gauche. Elle appelle ainsi la partie de son visage défigurée par un incendie dans le jardin quand elle était enfant. Un jeu stupide avec son frère Alejandro, un petit feu allumé près d’un tas de feuilles sèches. Des conséquences terribles, qui changeront son avenir. Parce que dans ce jardin, Sofia n’a pas perdu seulement la perfection de la beauté, mais aussi son frère Alejandro. Quant à Lorenzo, il vit dans la banlieue de Florence avec son père. À l’âge de huit ans, il contracta une maladie dégénérative terrible qui, jour après jour, le rendit aveugle. Depuis lors, le monde de Lorenzo est devenu un clair-obscur de lumières et d’ombres qui vibrent au son de la musique. En fait, la musique est sa seule raison de vivre. Le violoncelle est sa seule voix. Un jour, Lorenzo et Sofia se rencontrent dans les jardins de Boboli, juste devant les statues d’Adam et d’Ève. Ils font connaissance, et se lient d’amitié. Jour après jour, leur relation se transforme en quelque chose de plus profond et de plus compliqué. Un sentiment parfait et inviolable. Un amour aveugle et sincère. Mais le monde qui les entoure, et le désir de voir au-delà des ombres et de profiter de la beauté sont une tentation trop grande capable de mettre à mal même cet Eden de l’amour...
Adam Bede
by George Eliot'Adam Bede', written by George Eliot. This story was George Eliot's first published novel, and it explores the love and loss of a young man in the 1800s.
Adam Bede
by George Eliot'Adam Bede', written by George Eliot. This story was George Eliot's first published novel, and it explores the love and loss of a young man in the 1800s.
Adam Bomb (Dreamspun Desires #97)
by Kilby BladesMoguls, Royals, and RoguesCan a lifelong friendship survive the fallout? Levi Cossio’s best friend Adam has always been larger than life: a smoking-hot billionaire hotelier whose charm can bend the world to his whim. When New York City stops being big enough for both of them—at least if Levi ever wants to fall out of love with Adam—he leaves it behind for a job in in San Francisco. But when Adam pulls an Adam—upending the calm new life Levi has come to love with a plea to lend his talent to a worthy cause—Levi is helpless to resist. Adam will be the first Fortune 100 CEO to come out of the closet on a grand scale. He needs a trusted ally on his PR team. Levi is a lauded portrait photographer. And the job will only last three weeks. Levi accepts on one hidden condition: he’ll keep his new friends away from Adam, certain that if they get a whiff, they, too, will fall under Adam’s spell. Bent on keeping his two lives separate, Levi barely makes it through the first two weeks unscathed—and then Adam drops another bomb….
Adam and Eva
by Sandra KittWhen Eva Duncan flees to the Virgin Islands to heal from the double tragedy that took the lives of her husband and young daughter, she meets the most remarkably self-possessed little girl on the plane. Her father is just as irresistible. . . if only he weren't so bossy and overbearing. Still recovering from the pain of his recent divorce, Adam Maxwell is reluctant to open his heart to another woman. Then he starts spending time with his daughter's new friend in this tropical Eden and Adam's burgeoning desire has the single dad yearning to be a family again, to have and to hold Eva in his arms forever. . . .
Adam and Evie's Matchmaking Tour
by Nora NguyenA rollicking, unforgettable romance about two strangers finding love despite their best efforts as they embark on a sweeping matchmaking tour through Việt Nam.Evie Lang's life is in shambles. On the heels of losing her beloved aunt, she's unceremoniously fired from her poetry professorship. Lacking income and inspiration, she has no idea how to move forward - until hope arrives in the form of a surprising letter.Auntie Hảo has left her house in San Francisco to Evie. The catch? To inherit, she must go on a pre-arranged matchmaking tour in Việt Nam.Adam Quyền has a chip on his shoulder. He's working for his sister's elite matchmaking company and desperate to prove himself, so when she challenges him to join the first tour, he reluctantly agrees.Adam thinks Evie is chaotic and unpredictable. Evie thinks Adam is grumpy and uptight. But their chemistry is undeniable, their animosity charged with attraction. Will they find their perfect match in the last place they thought to look? An enemies-to-lovers romcom for everyone who's lost their faith in love.
Adam's Ambition
by Monica TilleryMeet Adam, the first of five unforgettable characters in the Emerald Springs Legacy.Life in the small town of Emerald Springs, Washington, is anything but slow and peaceful. An old feud between former business partners Whitman and Sanders keeps competition on a high burner, fueling resentment, renewing rivalries . . . and love. Now someone is trying to bring down Emerald Tea Farm, and it's up to both families to protect their future while still wrangling over the past.Oldest son Adam Whitman never planned to take his place at the helm of the family business, and he's living the life he always wanted. When his father asks him to come home to consider his options, he reluctantly leaves his high-powered job in Los Angeles and heads to Emerald Springs, determined to help his father make the transition to retirement and quickly get back to his own life. What he didn't count on was the pull of the one person he'd left behind to chase his dreams.Getting over Adam was the hardest thing Zoe Miller ever had to do, and she's in no hurry to do it again. She's focused on her new life running Emerald Springs's finest bakery, and she's finally put the heartache of losing Adam behind her. When he rolls back into town, she knows it would be wiser to keep her distance from her high school sweetheart, but some things are easier said than done. A broken heart would be more devastating the second time around, but can she resist the lure of the man he's become?Now everything Adam took for granted is suddenly threatened, and he's caught between his newly awakened attachment to Emerald Springs and the career he built with his hands. He wants it all - the girl, the farm, the corner office - but first Zoe has to find it her heart to give him a second chance at all.Sensuality Level: Sensual