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Match Made In Paradise (A Paradise, Alaska Romance #1)
by Barbara DunlopThe first in an enchanting new contemporary romance series featuring rugged Alaskan pilots who are about to meet their match from New York Times bestselling author Barbara Dunlop.Supermodel Mia Westberg has found herself under the scrutiny of the paparazzi after her much older husband dies and leaves her his fashion house. In order to stay out of the public eye, she packs her things and leaves Los Angeles, escaping to visit her cousin Raven, a shipping expeditor working in a remote part of Alaska—where Mia is sure the tabloids won't follow. But she isn't ready for everything Paradise, Alaska throws at her: the wild animals, insanely harsh weather, and a certain no-nonsense bush pilot.When pilot Silas Burke flies a beautiful blonde into town, it doesn't take him long to figure her out. She's a spoiled, entitled city girl who has zero business in the rough terrain of Alaska, where the storms are as unforgiving as the dangerous wildlife. After seeing her struggle, and against his better judgment, he helps her acclimate to life in Paradise. But he&’s an impatient teacher and she&’s a frustrated pupil—and nothing gets them fired up more than each other. Can these two polar opposites find common ground and possibly something more?
A Match Made in Scandal
by Melody ThomasAn obsession that blooms into scandal Since childhood, Ryan Donally adored Rachel Bailey, though the brilliant, beautiful lass saw him as just another rowdy boy. The years pulled them apart, carrying Rachel to a place of responsibility and respect few women of her time enjoyed . . . while Ryan ascended to undreamed-of heights of wealth and success, and bound his heart to another. Now fate has brought them together once again--and Rachel sees not the boy she once spurned, but a breathtaking man she desires. Yet Ryan has moved on and is unwilling to forgive, and Rachel hides a secret shame that could destroy everything she has worked for. Then, in one moment of unrestrained passion, the walls between them tumble, and the price they must pay is a marriage neither can afford. But will a sensuous fire too-long resisted bring tragedy . . . or will it forge a glorious and undying love?
A Match Made in Texas
by Margaret Brownley"A great story by a wonderful author." —#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie MacomberWelcome to Two-Time Texas: Where tempers burn hot Love runs deep And a single woman can change the course of history: There's a new sheriff in town. Amanda Lockwood gets more than she bargained for when she's elected Two-Time Texas's first female sheriff. Anxious to prove herself, she sets out to stop crime in its tracks—taking down wanted man Rick Barrett in the process. But there's something special about the charming outlaw. Common sense says he must be guilty...but her heart keeps telling her otherwise. So what's a sheriff to do? Gather an all-female posse and ride to save the day.Things sure don't look good for Rick. If he doesn't convince the pretty sheriff to let him go, he'll soon be pushing up daisies. But his plan to woo her to his side backfires when he's the one who falls head over heels. Now he must choose between freedom or saving the woman he loves...and the clock is ticking.Who knew A Match Made in Texas could be such sweet, clean, madcap fun?Two-Time Texas: Left at the Altar (Book 1) A Match Made in Texas (Book 2)How the West was Wed (Book 3)Praise for Left at the Altar: "A great story by a wonderful author." —#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber "A sweet, touching love story." —Kirkus"Lively and warm. A welcome addition to a sparse yet popular subgenre." —Booklist
A Match Made in Texas
by Ginger ChambersLong before the War Between the States, Parker sons and daughters ranched Parker land. Eighty-one-year-old Mae Parker aims to keep things that way. And as far as Mae-- and almost everyone else on the-ranch--is concerned, her word is law. Except to her great-nephew Rafe. And Rafe, thirty-five years old, iron-willed and unmarried, is Mae's favorite. But he has no plans to buckle under to her by changing his marital status. That's why Mae invites Shannon Bradley to the ranch. Something about Shannon--the only person other than Rafe who has ever stood up to Mae--gets under his skin. Still, after years of watching his great-aunt manipulate the rest of his family, he's damned if he'll fall in love on Mae's order!
A Match Made in Texas
by Arlene JamesKaylie Chatam is apediatricnurse--she cares for babies and children. But her new patient is a very handsomeman. One with a harrowing secret. Why is Stephen Gallow recuperating from a serious injury at her family home in Texas? and why has Kaylie been asked to nurse him back to health? Her dear maiden aunts seem to be playing matchmaker. But Kaylie isn't expected to find true love and marry--everyone knows that. ExceptStephen. . . who just may hold the cure for them both!
A Match Made in Texas (Deep in the Heart of Texas #6)
by Katie LaneA MATCH MADE IN TEXAS is the sixth book in Katie Lane's bestselling, witty and sexy Deep in the Heart of Texas series. Living with four over-protective brothers is enough to make a good girl go bad. But the day Brianne Cates hits the road for a taste of freedom, she gets more trouble than she bargained for when she's arrested by a sexy sheriff in mirrored shades. Now doing a stint of community service, she's not going to let a cowboy cop like Dusty Hicks mess with her newfound independence-even if he awakens every wicked fantasy she's ever had. In Bramble, Texas, Dusty is the law. That means no leniency for the gorgeous rebel whose highway antics almost got them both killed. The divorced lawman doesn't need another rich, pampered princess, even if Brianne has the lushest body and sweetest smile in the whole darn state. But even as Brianne proves that she lives to walk on the wild side, Dusty begins to wonder if maybe he has what it takes to tame her....
A Match Made in Texas
by Tina LeonardIn a tiny Texas town, the old folks were determined to trigger a population explosion!And sexy out-of-towner Jake Maddox was the answer to their prayers. No woman could resist his masculine appeal. Plus, he had "commitment" written all over him: a little boy to raise and a hankering to set down roots. A wife raffle was just the solution to their population problem.Except Mary van Doorn, the elected-only eligible-"intended," didn't cotton to that. With the responsibility of six younger sisters, she'd never known romance and wasn't looking for any. But relentless matchmaking, Jake's all-male pursuit and her own feminine need were a hard combination to resist in such a small town. She found herself wanting Jake and a life with him, but was she more than a convenient candidate for wife?
Match Made in Wyoming
by Patricia MclinnWhen Cal Ruskoff was literally thrown into the arms of Taylor Larsen by a matchmaking friend, his world suddenly tilted. And when she became snowbound in his cabin, he looked temptation straight in the face again - and temptation won the battle. But Cal had secrets to keep...for the moment. Taylor thought she'd managed to crack the shell that Cal retreated to. But when he hired her as his lawyer, she sensed she was being kept at a "safe" distance. Could she finally break down the barriers around his heart and show him she was meant to be his perfect match? Miniseries: Wyoming Wildflowers #2
A Match Made on Main Street (The Briar Creek Series #2)
by Olivia MilesThis kitchen isn't big enough for both of them . . .If there's anything Anna Madison knows, it's how to turn life's lemons into a lemonade cocktail served in a vintage glass. So when her beloved Briar Creek café burns down, she sees it as an opportunity to start fresh. But the only kitchen available to her is in the diner down the street-owned by her sinfully sexy ex.If Anna thinks she can take over his greasy-spoon kitchen with her high-end cuisine, Mark Hastings is about to set her straight fast. Their breakup is his biggest regret-not that he'll ever admit it to her. Nope, he'd rather show her exactly what she's been missing. With desire set on a high simmer, their menu is about to get a whole lot spicier . . .
A Match Made Perfect: A Clean Romance (Butterfly Harbor Stories #8)
by Anna J. StewartFifteen years later…Are they still a perfect match?After a near-fatal accident, Brooke Ardell&’s return to Butterfly Harbor sends shock waves around the small town. Years ago, she walked away from the love of her life, Sebastian Evans, and their baby daughter—and she never looked back. Now it&’s finally time for her to right those wrongs. Sebastian wants to trust Brooke again…but can he risk his daughter&’s heart as well as his own?From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.
A Match Made Under the Mistletoe: If Winter Comes\Ms. Bravo and the Boss
by Diana Palmer Christine RimmerJoin New York Times bestselling authors Diana Palmer and Christine Rimmer as they spin fan-favorite tales of happily-ever-after under the mistletoe. If Winter Comes by Diana Palmer Charismatic mayor Bryan Moreland has already won the devotion of his constituents. He’s well on his way to charming reporter Carla Maxwell until corruption allegations swirl. Is the popular politician really a criminal? As a reporter, Carla wants to get to the bottom of the story, but as a woman, she wants nothing more than to lose herself in sexy Mayor Moreland’s arms. Or does he have her exactly where he wants her for some other reason entirely? Ms. Bravo and the Boss by Christine Rimmer Elise Bravo needs a job, desperately. And soldier turned thriller writer Jed Walsh burned through assistants like hellfire through brimstone. Enter Elise, crack assistant, master plotter and perfect for the live-in job in every way but one…her instant attraction to her new boss! Although Jed has sworn he will never get “involved” with an employee, all it takes is a day or two with the perfectly professional Bravo beauty to realize that his interest in Elise breaks all the rules. He has to make her his, no matter what it takes!
Match Maker
by Alan ChinIn the four years since being forced off the professional tour for being gay, Daniel Bottega has taught tennis at a second-rate country club. He found a sanctuary to hide from an unkind world, while his lover, Jared Stoderling, fought a losing battle with alcohol addiction to cope with his disappointment of not playing on the pro circuit. Now Daniel has another chance at the tour by coaching tennis prodigy Connor Lin to a Grand Slam championship win. He shares his chance with Jared by convincing him to return to the pro circuit as Connor's doubles partner. Competing on the world tour is challenging enough, but Daniel and Jared also face major media attention, political fallout from the pro association, and a shocking amount of hate that threatens Connor's career in tennis, Jared's love for Daniel, and Daniel's very life.
Match Me If You Can
by Swati HegdeA young magazine writer in Mumbai must prove her matchmaking skills—and contend with growing feelings for her close family friend—in this debut desi romance.&“A delightful friends-to-lovers romance that will curb your sweet tooth and leave you feeling warm and happy!&”—New York Times bestselling author Sarah AdamsConfident fashionista Jia Deshpande spends her days writing cliché-ridden listicles for Mimosa, Mumbai&’s top women&’s magazine. When she can, Jia dishes about the messy truth of real love on her anonymous blog, attends her family&’s weekly game nights, and ignores her true feelings for her childhood friend. If that wasn&’t enough, Jia needs to successfully set up a coworker with her perfect match to get the green light for her new matchmaking column. Thankfully, organizing meet-cutes has never been difficult for her. Local pub owner and cocktail genius Jaiman Patil can&’t help but be enamored with Jia and her meddling spirit. He&’s always been an honorary part of her family, but even more so since his own moved to America. Life with the Deshpandes is chaotic and loud, but it&’s also more loving than anything he experienced growing up, and he wouldn&’t risk losing that for the world. It feels manageable—until his pub begins to struggle and his long-hidden feelings for Jia grow deeper. When Jia&’s attempts at office matchmaking go haywire, risking new friendships and her relationship with Jaiman, she must reevaluate her own thoughts on love. For the first time, Jia Deshpande realizes that love may be a lot more complicated than she thought. Luckily, happily-ever-afters are never in short supply in Mumbai.
Match Me If You Can
by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsYou met star quarterback Kevin Tucker in This Heart of Mine. Now get ready to meet his shark of an agent, Heath Champion, and Annabelle Granger, the girl least likely to succeed. Annabelle's endured dead-end jobs, a broken engagement . . . even her hair's a mess! But that's going to change now that she's taken over her late grandmother's matchmaking business. All Annabelle has to do is land the Windy City's hottest bachelor as her client, and she'll be the most sought-after matchmaker in town. Why does the wealthy, driven, and gorgeous sports agent Heath Champion need a matchmaker, especially a red-haired screw-up like Annabelle Granger? True, she's entertaining, and she does have a certain quirky appeal. But Heath is searching for the ultimate symbol of success -- the perfect wife. And to make an extraordinary match, he needs an extraordinary matchmaker, right? Soon everyone in Chicago has a stake in the outcome, and a very big question: When the determined matchmaker promised she'd do anything to keep her star client happy . . . did she mean anything? If Annabelle isn't careful, she just might find herself going heart-to-heart with the toughest negotiator in town.
Match Me If You Can
by Tiana SmithMia's best friend Robyn is known for her matchmaking skills, which is perfect, because homecoming is just around the corner. But Robyn refuses to set Mia up with the guy of her dreams, which forces Mia to take matters into her own hands. She uses Robyn's matchmaking service to make sure popular Vince Demetrius falls for her. Vince asks her out, but Mia doesn't count on Logan, the persistent school newspaper photographer who seems to like her out of the blue. Now she has to choose between Vince - the guy she knows is right for her - and Logan, who insists that she give him a chance. And she needs to make sure Robyn doesn't find out that Mia's been matchmaking behind her back. Mia has two weeks before homecoming. Can she fix the mess she made or will she have to kiss her perfect match goodbye forever?
The Match of the Century: Marrying the Duke (Marrying The Duke Ser. #1)
by Cathy Maxwell“Maxwell delivers sweetly scintillating romance spiced with a dash of mystery in the first novel of her Marrying the Duke Regency series.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)In New York Times–bestselling author Cathy Maxwell’s glittering new series, wedding bells are ringing . . . until the return of a rake throws a bride’s plans—and heart—into a tailspin.Every debutante aspires to snag a duke. Elin Morris just happens to have had one reserved since birth. But postponements of her marriage to London’s most powerful peer give Elin time to wonder how she will marry Gavin Baynton when she cannot forget his brother, Benedict.Already exasperated at being yanked from the military to meet “family obligations,” now Ben must suffer watching his arrogant sibling squire the only woman he has ever loved. Joining the army saved Ben from sinking into bitterness, but seeing Elin again takes him back to the day they surrendered to their intoxicating desire.As the wedding draws near, Elin tries to push Ben far from her thoughts. When danger brings them together, there is no denying their feelings. But can Elin choose love over duty. . . ?“Maxwell infuses the first of her new series with great depth of emotion. Readers will experience her characters’ anger, frustration, sadness and joy, and they’ll sigh with satisfaction at this master storyteller’s ability to create a delightful, emotional read.” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars) “The love story is one of the best parts of the novel . . . The characters are likable.” —Kirkus Reviews
Match Play (Code Name: Danger #12)
by Merline LovelaceA reader-favorite romantic suspense story from USA Today bestselling author Merline LovelaceOlympic athlete turned secret agent Dayna Duncan always plays to win. Her assignment to guard an international sports sensation would be no different. Then the one man who could throw Dayna off her game appears. Fighter pilot Luke Harper never did play fair….Years ago, knowing that he could jeopardize her shot at the gold, Luke broke things off with Dayna. Now he's back…for keeps. Even as Dayna tries to resist the man she believes chose his career over her, reigniting passion adds fuel to an explosive conspiracy that could end this match, once and for all.Originally published in 2008.
Match Point (Players of LA)
by Leigh CarmanTwo stubborn men. One is a rude jerk. The other, the life of the party. It was hate at first sight. Pro beach volleyball players Finn Callahan and Dexter Savage have been rivals since college. While Finn always comes out on top on the court, Dexter's carefree and fun-loving personality earns him scores of adoring men and women. And as much as Finn fights to deny it, there's another reason for the tension he feels when Dex is around. Hate wasn't the only thing he felt when he first laid eyes on his opponent. When they're forced to team up, the two men must bury their differences--on and off the court--if either of them is going to succeed professionally.
Match Point
by Chelsea DorsetteAfter losing her mother to cancer, Kelly musters up the courage to leave her lucrative real estate career behind and move to South Carolina to pursue her dream of becoming a mystery writer. In those wildest dreams did she ever imagine she would meet - let alone fall in love with - Patrick, her sexy tennis instructor. What starts as innocent flirting quickly becomes the most erotic sexual relationship she has ever had.When things start heating up, two jealous tennis club employees hatch a plot to break them apart. When Patrick thinks there&’s no hope of ever getting Kelly back, an unexpected conversation gives him the information he needs to exact revenge. But will it be enough to get Kelly back into his life and his bed again?
A Match to Fool Society (Matchmade Marriages #3)
by Laura MartinA funny, heartwarming Regency romance.A convenient arrangement……a complicated attraction Jane Ashworth dreams of being an author, yet Society insists she become a debutante—so play the game she must! Jane finds an unlikely ally in notorious rake Tom Stewart. As a new guardian to his nephew, Tom is out of his depth and intent on remaining a bachelor. They agree to fool society with a pretend courtship, but both are unprepared when the lines of their agreement start to become blurred…From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.Matchmade MarriagesBook 1: The Marquess Meets His MatchBook 2: A Pretend Match for the ViscountBook 3: A Match to Fool Society
The Matchboy and the Inventor
by PelaamA familiar tale with a twist. Vern's life as a poor matchboy is hard and cruel. Starving and freezing, he loses consciousness, and when he awakens, thinks he must have died and gone to heaven.Instead, he finds he's been rescued by Oren, a doctor and inventor, who lives with his sister and brother-in-law.Each man is attracted to the other, but both fear to speak of the attraction thinking it would be misinterpreted, especially when a friend of Oren's seeks to keep the couple apart.But Vern has a plan. He crafts a gift for Oren, intended to reveal his heart in a way he's unable to put into words. Will the matchboy's gift win the heart of the inventor?
The Matchbreaker
by Chrissie ManbyWhen Lindsey Parker's father announces that he is to remarry, Lindsey does what any good daughter would do: wishes him congratulations, then sets about trying to kill his fiancee.Fortunately, the murder attempt fails but Lindsey still succeeds in driving Karen off. Jubilation turns to guilt when Lindsey realises her father is genuinely heart-broken. The only way to mend it is to get Karen back.But Karen is already seeing someone else - a mysterious entrepreneur. Lindsay decides to enlist the help of an old schoolmate-turned-private detective to break this new couple up. But as her plan gets underway, Lindsey senses she is falling for the very person she needs to drive away...
The Matchbreaker
by Chrissie ManbyWhen Lindsey Parker's father announces that he is to remarry, Lindsey does what any good daughter would do: wishes him congratulations, then sets about trying to kill his fiancee.Fortunately, the murder attempt fails but Lindsey still succeeds in driving Karen off. Jubilation turns to guilt when Lindsey realises her father is genuinely heart-broken. The only way to mend it is to get Karen back.But Karen is already seeing someone else - a mysterious entrepreneur. Lindsay decides to enlist the help of an old schoolmate-turned-private detective to break this new couple up. But as her plan gets underway, Lindsey senses she is falling for the very person she needs to drive away...
The Matchbreaker Summer
by Annie RainsA pitch-perfect summer camp rom-com about two teens with nothing in common who come together to help break up a romance and unexpectedly start one of their own...Sixteen-year-old Paisley Manning has been attending Camp Starling since she was a little girl, when her parents ran it together. For the last few years, since her father&’s death, she&’s been the one helping her mom run the camp behind the scenes. This year, however, will be Camp Starling&’s last hurrah because Paisley&’s mom has met a guy online and they&’re getting married. Enter Hayden Bennett, who is working alongside Paisley. Paisley and Hayden are like oil and water. She follows the rules, and he seems to live to break them all. But when Hayden catches wind of Paisley's predicament, he has an idea. If a matchmaker in some computer algorithm caused the issue, a couple of real-life matchbreakers can fix it. As they work to break up the happy couple, Paisley discovers that maybe Hayden's not so bad after all. Has she met her own perfect match in her fellow matchbreaker?
Matched (Matched #1)
by Ally CondieCassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her: what to read, what to watch, what to believe. So when Xander's face appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows with complete certainty that he is her ideal mate . . . until she sees Ky Markham's face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. The Society tells her it's a glitch, a rare malfunction, and that she should focus on the happy life she's destined to lead with Xander. But Cassia can't stop thinking about Ky, and as they slowly fall in love, Cassia begins to doubt the Society's infallibility and is faced with an impossible choice: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she's known and a path that no one else has dared to follow.Look for CROSSED, the sequel to MATCHED, in Fall 2011!Watch a Video