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No Place Like Home (Vic and Matt #16)
by J. M. SnyderA Vic and Matt StoryA late season hurricane bears down on Richmond, causing power outages and property damage. When the doggie day care closes early, Matt leaves work to take Sadie home. Unfortunately, a sudden tornado and washed out road take him on a detour he didn't expect. His beloved Jaguar skids out of control and off the road, leaving Matt unconscious in a ditch.When he comes to, he finds himself in the merry old Land of Oz.As Matt struggles to find his way home, Vic has a much more pressing problem -- locating his lover, who has suddenly gone missing in a violent storm. Can the two men find each other again before it's too late?
No Place Like Home
by Margaret WatsonAll Bree McInnes has to do is make it through the summer without anyone from her hometown discovering her secrets. And then she is so out of here. Because running away is what this single mom does best. Keeping a low profile turns out to be harder than Bree thought. Especially when Professor Parker Ellison--her sexy boss and a famous orchid hunter--begins to fall in love. With her! But between her own determination to skip town and Parker's aversion to being trapped in a relationship, they could be over before they even start. And that's too bad, since exploring some home-style adventure could be exactly what her elusive bachelor needs.
No Place Like Oz
by Danielle PaigeThere's a new wicked witch in Oz—and her name is Dorothy. This 125-page digital novella is a fresh and edgy sequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum and the prequel to the sassy new epic adventure Dorothy Must Die. No Place Like Oz, by debut author Danielle Paige, is a compellingly original reimagining of a beloved classic and is perfect for fans of Cinder by Marissa Meyer, Beastly by Alex Flinn, and Wicked by Gregory Maguire. Dorothy clicked her heels three times and returned to Kansas. The end . . . or was it? Although she's happy to be home with Aunt Em, Dorothy has regretted her decision to leave Oz ever since. So when a mysterious gift arrives at her doorstep on her sixteenth birthday, Dorothy jumps at the chance to return to the glittering city that made her a star. Setting off for the Emerald City, Dorothy is eager to be reunited with her friends: the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion. But she soon discovers that in the time she's been gone, Oz has changed—and Dorothy has, too. This time, the yellow brick road leads her down a very different path. And before her journey is through, Dorothy will find that the line between wicked and good has become so blurred she's not sure which side of it she's on.
No Place Like Oz
by Danielle PaigeThere's a new wicked witch in Oz--and her name is Dorothy. This 125-page digital novella is a fresh and edgy sequel to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum and the prequel to the sassy new epic adventure Dorothy Must Die. No Place Like Oz, by debut author Danielle Paige, is a compellingly original reimagining of a beloved classic and is perfect for fans of Cinder by Marissa Meyer, Beastly by Alex Flinn, and Wicked by Gregory Maguire.Dorothy clicked her heels three times and returned to Kansas. The end . . . or was it? Although she's happy to be home with Aunt Em, Dorothy has regretted her decision to leave Oz ever since. So when a mysterious gift arrives at her doorstep on her sixteenth birthday, Dorothy jumps at the chance to return to the glittering city that made her a star.Setting off for the Emerald City, Dorothy is eager to be reunited with her friends: the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion. But she soon discovers that in the time she's been gone, Oz has changed--and Dorothy has, too. This time, the yellow brick road leads her down a very different path. And before her journey is through, Dorothy will find that the line between wicked and good has become so blurred she's not sure which side of it she's on.
No Place Like Rome: A Cozy Mystery Novel (A Lexi Carmichael Mystery #3)
by Julie MoffettTwo secret agents must find the missing puzzle piece in an international investigation while keeping their hands off each other in this cozy mystery rom-com by Juliet Moffet!Italy might seem like a long way to go to hide after a disastrous date. But when sexy Ÿberhacker Slash (no, that&’s not his real name) asks me to go with him to Rome on an investigation, the timing is sort of perfect. My messed-up love life becomes the least of my worries, though, after the dead body, the near-kidnapping and the discovery of a top secret encrypted file that even I can&’t hack.With time running out, there&’s only one thing to do: call in the legendary Zimmerman twins and my best fluent-in-Italian friend, Basia, to crack the code. Now if only someone could help me solve the mystery of whether Slash is flirting, or if all the kissing is just one of those &“when in Rome&” things…But when we finally uncover the secret someone would kill to keep, it&’s up to me to solve the case and save the lives of my best friends.Previously PublishedDon't miss the rest of the adventures in the Lexi Carmichael series: Book 1: No One Lives Twice Book 2: No One to Trust Book 3: No Place Life Rome Book 4: No Biz like Showbiz Book 5: No Test for the Wicked And more!
No Place Like You: A Cloud Bay Novel
by Emma DouglasIn Emma Douglas' new novel, No Place Like You, home—the island village of Cloud Bay—is where the heart is. . . Leah Santelli always knew that Zach Harper, son of a rock legend and her best friend’s brother, was painfully out of reach. Then, on the night of her eighteenth birthday, Leah shocked herself by asking for—and receiving—the gift she wanted: one night of passion with Zach before he left town to pursue his rock star dreams. Now, years later, Zach is back in Cloud Bay to record his first solo album. His return could also be Leah’s big chance to step up her own music career. But getting the producing credit she needs means spending long hours with Zach in the recording studio…and falling back into the habit of longing for him, for better or worse. Zach used to believe that a man must put his past behind him. But coming back home for Cloud Bay’s famed music festival has allowed him to finally make amends with his family and, much to his surprise, reunite with Leah. He might have left her once but now it seems he can’t stay away. Trouble is, even though the heat between them burns hotter than ever, Leah has old wounds in need of healing before she can give Zach a real chance. Can he find a way to convince her that they can make more than just great music together—and that she’s the one that he wants for all time?
No Place to Fall
by Jaye Robin BrownThe Sky Is Everywhere meets This Lullaby in a sexy and poignant debut novel about family, friendships, and first romance.Amber Vaughn is a good girl. She sings solos at church, babysits her nephew after school, and spends Friday nights hanging out at the house of her best friend, Devon. But when she learns about an audition at a prestigious arts school, Amber decides that her dream--to sing on bigger stages--could also be her ticket to a new life. Devon's older brother, Will, helps Amber prepare for her one chance to try out. The more time Will and Amber spend together, the more complicated their relationship becomes . . . and Amber starts to wonder if she's such a good girl, after all.Then, in an afternoon, the bottom drops out of her family's world--and Amber is faced with an impossible choice between her promise as an artist and the people she loves. Amber always thought she knew what a good girl would do. But between right and wrong, there's a whole world of possibilities.
No Place to Hide
by Lisa HarrisA witness to murder…Now she’s running for survivalFormer navy diver Ryan Kendall’s father sent him to Brazil with a simple assignment: extract compromised witness Ellie Webb. But with Ellie determined to trek into the Amazon, following a lead on her father’s murder, Ryan must protect her. As cartel members and pirates chase them, though, can they survive the dangerous jungle…and take down a killer?
No Place To Hide
by Madalyn ReeseIt began with twisted words, then escalated to threatening photographs that revealed dangerous intentions. But Emma Toliver would sooner take her chances with some stalker than play safe house with the man who'd tried to destroy her once...even as he'd seduced her. A man now prey to the same unseen evil-and her unwanted protector....Anthony Bracco had traded Armani for Levi's and corporate raiding for redemption. Still, Emma couldn't be sure if the passion between them was pure...or plot. For she'd trusted Anthony before, only to suffer heartache. Could it be her greatest danger wasn't the enemy outside...but the enemy within?
No Place to Run (A KGI Novel #2)
by Maya BanksA woman&’s first love becomes her only chance for survival in this gripping novel in Maya Banks&’ KGI series. The last person Sam Kelly expected to pull wounded from the lake was Sophie Lundgren. Once they shared a brief, intense affair while Sam was undercover and then she vanished. She&’s spent the last months on the run, knowing that any mistake would cost her life and that of her unborn child—Sam&’s child. Now she&’s resurfaced with a warning for Sam: this time, he&’s the one in danger.Sam has too many questions to let her slip away again—like why she disappeared in the first place. This time he vows not to be seduced. But one look in her eyes, and the passion burns again, and Sam knows he&’ll do anything to keep her and his child safe. However, Sophie&’s dark past is more dangerous than he imagines, and the only way for either to survive it is to outrun it.
No Place to Run
by Marion Faith Laird"DON'T THINK YOU CAN GET AWAY WITH IT." Just when she started to feel safe, small-town librarian Lorie Narramore begins receiving threatening notes. They prove that her worst fears have come true-her dark past has followed her to Arkansas. And someone wants her to pay for what she's done. As the threats turn into full-scale attacks, Lorie has no choice but to rely on deputy sheriff Matt MacGregor's protection. But after her harrowing ordeal with the law, can she truly trust a cop? And can Matt trust her to tell him the truth when the threats claim she's gotten away with murder?
No Price Too High
by Jo Ann FergusonDetermined to do her duty for family and faith, Melisande Chapelaine, daughter of the Earl of Heathwyre, travels to the Holy Land to serve with her brother and father. She is saved from a deadly ambush by a mysterious, compelling man known as Renard du Vent (Fox of the Wind). When he offers his help to make the bandits pay for killing her brother and his companions, she agrees. Gabriel de la Rive, who has sworn a vow to keep the war away from his lands in the mountains of the Holy Land, lives between two worlds--his father's in Europe and his mother's in the desert. He believes that all he wants is peace . . . until he rescues the beautiful Melisande. While war and betrayal swarm around them, they become embroiled in a very private war of wills that could lead to love or to the destruction of all they hold dear.
No Proper Lady
by Isabel CooperIt's Terminator meets My Fair Lady in this fascinating debut of black magic and brilliant ball gowns, martial arts, and mysticism. England, 1888. The trees are green, the birds are singing, and no one has any idea that in a few hundred years, demons will destroy it all. Joan plans to keep it that way. All she has to do is take out the dark magician responsible-before he summons the demons in the first place. But as a rough-around-the-edges assassin from that bleak future, she'll have to learn how to fit into polite Victorian society to get close to her target. Simon Grenville has his own reasons for wanting to destroy Alex Reynell. The man used to be his best friend-until his practice of the dark arts almost killed Simon's sister. The beautiful half-naked stranger Simon meets in the woods may be the perfect instrument for his revenge. It will just take a little time to teach her the necessary etiquette and assemble a proper wardrobe. But as each day passes, Simon is less sure he wants Joan anywhere near Reynell. Because no spell in the world will save his future if she isn't in it.
No pude elegir no amarte (Tiempos de cambio #Volumen 4)
by Bel DiciembreEsperada última entrega de la serie «Tiempos de cambio», iniciada con El Doctor. En el Nueva York de principios de siglo, Jack deberá combatir contra sus propios demonios por el amor de una mujer. Jack Grimm es un hombre, sin familia y sin amigos, acostumbrado a hurgar en los más bajos fondos del Nueva York de principios de siglo XX donde criminales de orígenes y objetivos diversos, campan a sus anchas. Sin embargo, su vida da un giro cuando, de manera casual, acaba trabajando para el Vizconde de Ressy. Y ello no sólo porque esa dedicación le hace abandonar las calles y encontrar lo más parecido a un hermano, sino porque un encargo del Vizconde le lleva a conocer a Olga Saparova, una emigrante rusa, bailarina de profesión y mujer fuerte y valiente. Olga oculta un gran secreto, tan importante para ella, que es capaz de renunciar a cualquier cosa por protegerlo. Y ese momento llega, cuando es localizada por un grupo criminal de judíos rusos y debe sacrificar la pasión que se ha desbordado entre Jack y ella. Sin embargo, él no es alguien a quien pueda despreciarse sin más y la traición de Olga despierta una vorágine de sentimientos en Jack que empiezan por el rencor y la venganza, aunque pronto desvelarán que no hay odio sin amor.
No Puedes Matar Mi Amor: Una Historia de Amor Del Holocausto de Kashmir
by Prasenjeet KumarUn terrible holocausto en Kashmir destruye dos vidas hasta que el amor los reúne. Nuevamente. Esta es una historia de amor de dos Pandits Kashmiri, cuyas vidas fueron destrozadas cruelmente por terroristas islámicos. Conoce a Reshma y Sanjay, los cuales crecieron en el hermoso valle de Kashmir, el cual consideraban como su único y verdadero hogar en el mundo entero. Hasta los años 90. Cuando los terroristas sin justa razón les arrebataron todo. Sus amados hogares en Srinagar, sus parientes, sus amigos…e incluso a ellos mismos, forzándolos a vivir en el exilio, en penuria, y peor aún-sin el apoyo del uno al otro. ¿Podrá Sanjay enfrentarse al islam radical y sobrevivir? ¿Podrá Reshma sanarse a sí misma y conectarse con su amor? Comparte el dolor y sufrimiento de estos dos amantes mientras recogen los pedazos destrozados de sus vidas poco a poco con determinación, valentía y amor verdadero en sus corazones. “No Puedes Matar Mi Amor” es una historia apasionante de amor y valentía en un mundo donde los inocentes creen que no tienen ninguna posibilidad contra los terroristas. ¡Pero podrían estar muy equivocados! Si disfrutas leyendo novelas de suspenso romántico, te invito a adquirir una copia y descargar una muestra ahora.
No puedo creer que no me quieras
by Nunila De MendozaElla, la más bonita, la más vivaz, la más intrépida. Él, el más guapo, el más atleta, el más bacán. Dos jóvenes destinados a ser novios, amantes y esposos. Una historia de amor con música de fondo, la salsa, que será la que arrope con emoción un romance pasional y tierno. Sin importar lo que todos digan, cuando el amor es más fuerte, no hay quien lo detenga. Dos jóvenes enamorados vencerán los dichos y crearán su propia historia. ¡Chim pum!... ¡Callao! Virna y Antonio son dos jóvenes que viven en el barrio de Abtao, la urbanización colonial de la provincia constitucional del Callao, el principal puerto de Perú. Allí, donde las calles son estrechas e intrincadas, estos chalacos de pura cepa tendrán su historia de amor entre juegos de carnavalcon barro, con pintura y hasta con sopa. Acunados por la calle y pertenecientes a la mancha que creció junta, todo Abtao sabe que ellos no solo son dos enamorados, sino que están destinados a ser novios, esposos y amantes. Ella, la más bonita, la más vivaz, la más intrépida. Él, el más guapo, el más atleta, el más bacán. Y como quien tiene experiencia de vida y dice «dos soles no brillan en el mismo cielo», estos enamorados desmitificarán el dicho y escribirán su propia historia, la que dejará huella en todo el Callao, la que será leyenda. Con un estilo fresco, divertido, humano y sensible, estilo al que nos tiene acostumbrados esta autora, Nunila de Mendoza nos cuenta historias de mujeres reales, que luchan por el amor de su vida teniendo como música de fondo la salsa, de la buena y de la dura.
No puedo dormir contigo, cariño (Los peligros de enamorarse de un libertino #Volumen 2)
by Raquel MingoLlega la segunda entrega de la serie «Los peligros de enamorarse de un libertino» con la historia de Helailla y Keylan. Unas inocentes partidas de ajedrez... que se volverán muy indecentes. -Si yo gano obtendré un beso. -¿Y qué gano yo si pierde? -¿Y si le digo que a cambio le ofrezco enseñarle algunos de los muchos placeres físicos a los que una señorita como usted no tiene acceso? Dicen que hay un tiempo y un lugar para todo. Después de largos meses recluida por propia voluntad en un reducto de paz y protección, aislada incluso de familiares y amigos, puede que haya llegado el momento de que Helailla vuelva a la vida que la reclama a pesar de ella misma, y de la que un día renegó por miedo y decepción. Supuso que tras un terrible revés del destino jamás sabría lo que se siente al ser amada, pero he aquí que hay un hombre arrogante y terriblemente sexual que se niega a darse por vencido a pesar de sus constantes negativas. Él parece no entender que es mercancía dañada, y en su lugar la llama su princesa... Y ella empieza a querer claudicar. Keylan Lorian, duque de Storncrass, conocido popularmente como el Insaciable, se detiene, tras un serio percance, en casa de una doncella de hielo y sin saber cómo, todas las bases de su bien cimentada existencia se desmoronan en cuestión de días. Ella es mucho más de lo que aparenta, y si hubiese prestado atención a algo más que a su encantador cuerpo, a su esquiva sonrisa, o a sus grandes y brillantes ojos grises# El apellido Cetriar debiera haberle dado una buena pista del terreno fangoso en el que se está metiendo, pero está demasiado mareado por esas curvas de vértigo, a la vez que se esfuerza por ocultarle sus más oscuros secretos. Aquellos que no solo le destruirían a él, sino a toda su familia, incluida la diosa dorada a la que, a pesar de todo, no puede evitar decidir conquistar...
No puedo ser duquesa (Los secretos de los aristócratas #Volumen 2)
by Marian ArpaLa segunda parte de la serie LOS SECRETOS DE LOS ARISTÓCRATAS. Louise Riberwyt es la institutriz de los hijos del duque de Brainsford. Tiene un pasado que le pesa como una losa sobre el pecho, sobre todo cuando se da cuenta de que se ha enamorado del duque. Jeremy Mantón, duque de Brainsford, ha perdido a su esposa en un accidente de caza. Lo cual no ha representado para él ninguna gran tragedia, pues su matrimonio fue acordado por los padres de ambos y nunca se amaron. Al quedar viudo, se da cuenta que la institutriz les da a sus hijos todo el amor que no han recibido ni de él ni de su difunta esposa; y ella logra que los niños se acerquen a esa figura paterna, de la que nunca han disfrutado. Louise es como un soplo de aire fresco y sin quererlo ni pretenderlo se le mete bajo la piel. ¿Logrará Louise desprenderse de ese pasado que es como una daga clavada en el corazón? Louise no puede ser duquesa, no después de lo que sucedió hace años. Antes Louise habría podido aspirar a casarse con un duque, en esos momentos no. ¿Será capaz Jeremy de saltarse las reglas de la alta sociedad inglesa y casarse con la institutriz de sus hijos? Jeremy se propone descubrir los secretos que Louise guarda en el fondo de su alma ¿será capaz de llegar a ellos? El duque de Brainford utilizará todas las armas posibles para convencer a su institutriz para que se convierta en su esposa. ¿Será suficiente fuerte el amor que ambos sienten para esquivar todas las piedras que se encontrarán en su camino hacia la felicidad?
No Quarter (Archangel Chronicles Ser. #1)
by L. J. Labarthe2nd Edition <P><P>Archangel Chronicles: Book One <P><P>You would never know it from his flamboyant lifestyle, but Gabriel's not just the cheerful, fun-loving adoptive father of a pair of indulged young adult humans. He's an Archangel, commander of Heaven's legions of Seraphim, and despite his apparently easy virtue, he's harboring a serious crush on his superior officer, Michael. <P><P>For years Michael has devoted himself to developing a team of humans, the Venatores, to aid in the fight against Hell. He's been pining after Gabriel for centuries without hope, believing himself to be too serious to attract the other Archangel's interest. He's happy to discover that he's wrong, but their burgeoning relationship is stymied by a major problem: an egomaniacal human is recruiting demons and fallen angels in a bid to take over the world. It's up to Michael and Gabriel, and the rest of the Brotherhood of Archangels, to beat back the forces of Hell before the Earth is overrun. First Edition published by Dreamspinner Press, April 2012. Honorable Mention: Best Gay Debut Novel/Book
No Quarter Asked
by Janet DaileyFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, the story of a woman in search of retreat—and a man who won&’t let her rest . . . When Stacy Adams&’s world collapses after the death of her father, she feels the need to reflect on where her life is going. A secluded cabin in a Texas valley seems like a perfect place to sort herself out. But when Stacy meets the arrogant rancher Cord Harris, all her hopes of peace and serenity vanish, especially when Cord says, &“Go back to the city, where you belong.&” It&’s exactly the wrong thing to say to Stacy. Now she&’s fighting mad—and determined to stay.No Quarter Asked, the thrilling love story of a city girl and a cowboy, is the very first novel by the legendary name in romance who has sold more than 300 million copies and went on to write a story set in every state of the union for her famed Americana series.
No Quarter Given
by Lindsay MckennaU.S. Naval graduate Dana Coulter had one dream: to earn her wings. Yet from the moment she clashed with her handsome new flight instructor, she felt hopelessly grounded. Lieutenant Griff Turcotte bullied, browbeat and awoke a hungry passion in her that was impossible to deny. But the jaded fighter pilot was convinced Dana didn't have what it took to make it in the tough Navy world. Until the day she risked her life in an act of heroism that captured his heart for all time.... WOMEN OF GLORY Dana Coulter, Maggie Donovan, Molly Rutledge-three daring, valiant WOMEN OF GLORY. Fighting for life and country against impossible odds, in the name of friendship, honor-and love.
No Questions Asked (A Lexi Carmichael Mystery)
by Julie MoffettOne last fling (with danger) before the ring?Nothing’s that simple when you’re a geek girl. Julie Moffett’s beloved Lexi Carmichael mystery series returns with No Questions Asked.Lexi Carmichael: saving scientists one snake at a time.Weddings aren’t my thing—never have been. But eloping would break my mother’s heart, especially since the president of the United States put in a good word for me with his daughter’s wedding planner. I’m going to have the wedding of the year…whether I like it or not.Before we can say I do, Slash and I are flying off to the Brazilian rain forest. Our mission: stop hackers from stealing a vaccine that could save millions of lives. I thought it’d be easy, but from the moment we step off the plane, I’m up to my neck in trouble.After an attack by drug-runners, being kidnapped and discovering that the bad guy is even worse than we’d imagined, I’m pretty sure someone in our group is working for the enemy. And they’re succeeding. I’ll have to use all my geek skills to stop the bad guys if I’m going to make it home in time to tie that knot.And don’t miss the rest of Julie Moffett’s Lexi Carmichael Mysteries, available now from Carina Press: No Stone Unturned, No One Lives Twice, No One to Trust, No Money Down, No Place Like Rome, No Biz Like Showbiz, No Test for the Wicked, No Woman Left Behind, No Room for Error, No Strings Attached, No Living Soul and No Regrets.This book is approximately 110,000 wordsOne-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!
No quiero esperar
by Rocío Mulas¿Cómo es posible que a veces quiera cerrarle la boca con cinta adhesiva y otras quiera hacerlo con un beso? Una historia de pasión y odio, de orden y caos. Nicholas lleva una vida ordenada, rutinaria y seria, vive por y para su trabajo. Las mujeres ya no entran en su vida, a no ser que viaje fuera del país, para no atarse a nadie. <P><P>Toca el piano, pero solo música clásica, no quiere oír hablar de canciones modernas y ruidosas. Algunas personas lo tachan de aburrido, entre ellos Lisa. <P><P>Ella es feliz, rodeada de arte, del no saber qué hará mañana, y de su guitarra. Hacer que sus vidas se crucen sería una mala idea, pero que además sean vecinos, podría ser el caos. Sus disputas por el escándalo que hace Lisa con un «trasto ruidoso», o por los malos modales de Nicholas, incapaz de mantener una conversación educada con ella, no harán sino aumentar la tensión entre ambos. <P><P> Ninguno quiere dar el brazo a torcer para intentar llevarse bien, como buenos vecinos, a pesar de las diferencias que tienen. Hasta que entienden que esas diferencias, serán precisamente las que les mantendrán unidos...
No quiero tus besos
by Iris Romero BermejoCuenta la leyenda que toda chica debería poner un bombero en su vida, pero las malas lenguas también cuentan que uno solo de sus besos pondrá tu vida patas arriba. Parece que Mía no estaba el día que se repartió la suerte, porque de un plumazo se queda sin novio, sin trabajo, y a cargo de su hermana pequeña; un verdadero demonio con coletas, y de la que, encima, no sabe quién es el padre (aunque sospecha que es chino). Pero a Leo sí que le ha sonreído la suerte. Trabaja como bombero, su pasión desde pequeño, vive soltero y entero, y no pasa dos noches seguidas con la misma chica, porque según su teoría, no hay dos sin tres, y a la tercera va la vencida, que en su idioma significa compromiso, lo cual le provoca una alergia mortal. ¿El problema? Que Mía y Leo son amigos. Y vecinos. Y, aunque ninguno de los dos quiere reconocerlo, están hechos el uno para el otro... eso siempre que no se maten en el intento de comenzar una relación, claro.
No Quitting Allowed
by Rebecca Royce*Previously available in the Romancing Austin anthology, now available for the first time by itself.* One last assignment and then Lana is quitting her job, quitting Austin, and moving on with her life. Until Jake stumbles into her and changes the direction of her whole world. Can he make her see that both he and Austin, Texas are just where she belongs?