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The Next Mrs. Blackthorne: A Bitter Creek Novel (Bitter Creek #6)
by Joan JohnstonThe New York Times bestselling author of The Cowboy and The Rival returns to the Bitter Creek series with this thrilling and passionate novel that reveals who will become Clay Blackthorne&’s wife.A lavish summer wedding is being planned at Bitter Creek ranch. In one month, Clay Blackthorne will wed socialite Jocelyn Montrose. But when she hears stirrings of a corporate takeover by the family&’s arch rival, North Grayhawk, Jocelyn covertly heads to North&’s ranch to offer a valuable commodity—herself—if North will call off his plans. Striking a deal to spend the summer with the steely, seductive North, Jocelyn fails to see that her sacrifice to protect the man she loves may have dire consequences.Stunned by his fiancee&’s rejection, Clay, a newly appointed federal judge, begins presiding over an incendiary terrorism trial, which brings him face to face with his first love, Libby Grayhawk. As tensions mount, forces beyond Clay&’s control threaten the women most precious to him in the past and the present. And only in a daring act of sacrifice will he know which woman will become the next Mrs. Blackthorne.
Next of Kin: A Novel
by Hannah Bonam-YoungTwo bickering strangers trying to foster their younger siblings team up to create a stable home, but the chemistry between them threatens to undo their plans—from the viral TikTok author of Next to You and Out on a Limb.&“Funny and huge-hearted and romantic and real.&”—New York Times bestselling author Talia HibbertWhen people-pleasing Chloe learns that her birth mother has unexpectedly had another baby, she doesn&’t hesitate to become a next-of-kin guardian. But when she fails to pass Child Protective Services&’ financial evaluation, she is faced with a choice: see her baby sister placed in foster care or participate in CPS&’s new initiative, where two prospective guardians join households to qualify.Enter Warren, a surly mechanic&’s apprentice attempting to get custody of his deaf fifteen-year-old brother. From the moment Warren drives up thirty minutes late, blasting music out of his car, Chloe is convinced that this is a very bad idea. The two immediately clash but eventually agree to live together for the sake of their younger siblings.As their lives intertwine, and Chloe adjusts to caring for her newborn sister, she begins to see a new, softer side of Warren. In fact, they&’re far more similar than she could have imagined. What started as forced begins to feel natural—and far less lonely. Chemistry soon intensifies beyond what either of them can stand, but is their mutual attraction worth risking everything they&’ve fought for?
Next of Kin
by C. J. CarmichaelE. R. nurse Jackie Kellison narrowly escapes death when her car is slammed into a tractor-trailer pileup. Climbing free to help others, she hears a baby cry. The fate of the baby, now an orphan, is in the hands of Jackie and policeman Casey Guthrie.
Next Of Kin (The Ladies Who Lunch #Null)
by Sandy JamesAfter losing her sister, Bethany Rogers needs a shoulder to lean on more than ever-though she never expects that shoulder to belong to her new boss . . . Bethany has been in love with Robert Ashford since they were teachers at the same high school. After Robert leaves to start his own construction company, Beth puts her feelings aside to focus on her goals. When she finally lands a gig as a part-time designer, she is shocked to find her new boss is none other than Robert . . . and he's hotter than ever. But Bethany's happiness is short-lived when she receives word that her sister has been killed in combat. With the success of building homes for one happy family after another, Robert is finally ready to settle down. When Beth is left to care for her nine-month-old niece, Robert can't help but step in. And before long, the trio are inseparable. Yet convincing the cautious, bereaved Beth of letting him in proves difficult-but Robert will give everything he's got for the chance at his own happily ever after. Don't miss other titles in the Ladies Who Lunch Series! The Bottom Line, Book 1 Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Book 2
Next of Kin
by Tracy MontoyaTHEIR SECOND CHANCEAs if discovering a dead body in the university library and becoming a killer's next target weren't stressful enough, librarian Celia Viramontes's bodyguard was none other than Detective Danny Rodriguez, the man who'd stolen-and broken-her teenaged heart. Could she now trust him with her life?COULD BE THEIR LAST...For Danny, being with Celia 24/7 was like a dream-and a nightmare. Every time he looked at her, Danny was reminded of the tough choices he'd made in the past, choices that had hurt Celia to the core. But if a criminal thought he'd control whatever happened between them in the future, he was wrong...dead wrong.
Next of Kin
by Sharon SalaBeth Venable has seen too much. Witness to a major mob hit, she's placed in protective custody until the trial. But after her third safe house is riddled with bullets, she goes off-grid to save herself. What the FBI can't do, her kinfolk will.The beautiful but forbidding Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky welcome Beth back, dirt roads and rustic shacks a world apart from L.A. But her homecoming-even her blissful reunion with strong, silent Ryal Walker-is made bittersweet by the fight she's brought to the clan's doorstep. Hidden in a remote cabin with the man she's always wanted, Beth begins to dream of a new life: her old one. But after so long, with such dangers stalking her...impossible.But love can distill life down to its essence: an elixir of pure hope, nerve-and the will to survive.
The Next Person You Meet in Heaven: The sequel to The Five People You Meet in Heaven (Heaven)
by Mitch AlbomTHE LIFE-AFFIRMING FOLLOW UP TO THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN, FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecilia Ahern__________No act done for someone else is ever wasted.The accident that killed Eddie left an indelible mark on Annie. Only a girl at the time, injured, scarred, and unable to remember why, Annie's life is forever changed by the incident.Bullied by her peers and haunted by something she cannot recall, Annie struggles to find acceptance as she grows. When, as a young woman, she reconnects with Paulo, her childhood love, she believes she has finally found happiness.But when her wedding day ends in an unimaginable accident, Annie finds herself on her own heavenly journey. It will lead her to her very own five people, whose responsibility it falls on to teach her about the meaning of her life, and to her inevitable reunion with Eddie.__________WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE NEXT PERSON YOU MEET IN HEAVEN'The story has your heart in a million pieces whilst you smile and simply can't wait to read what happens next''A master storyteller!''A perfect end to an already perfect story. It is truly a gift for any reader''Anyone who read the first book would expect this second book to be a work of art. It is just that''Mitch Albom knows how to tug on the heartstrings!'
The Next Phase of Life: A Novel
by Charmaine R. ParkerFortysomething woman meets the challenges of finding romance, while reuniting with a long-lost sister, and monitoring the escapades of her friends. Tai Wilson has hit forty and finally is ready to settle down with the man of her dreams--now she just has to find him. An executive who has success, her dream home, and a flourishing employment agency in Washington, D.C., she wants a partner to make her world complete. Her attempts to focus on the right guy get pushed aside as her long-lost sister returns, and she balances the time between the two. Tai and her only sibling, Trista, were separated as children when their parents passed away. Trista's past is completely unlike Tai's upscale world. Tai introduces her to fine restaurants and treats her to spas, but Trista has trouble trying to fit into her sister's world. Tai treasures female networking as she celebrates friendship with her sidekicks, Candace, a fashionista; and Nevada, a journalist turned private detective. Each has their own lifestyle but when they unite for ongoing adventures, they are as one. Will Tai and Trista finally create the sisterly bond they both crave, or will their attempt to establish a strong union crumble before their very eyes? Will Tai find the man of her dreams? Add in some friends with issues of their own, and Tai is definitely ready for The Next Phase of Life.
The Next Phase of Life
by Charmaine R. ParkerFortysomething woman meets the challenges of finding romance, while reuniting with a long-lost sister, and monitoring the escapades of her friends. Tai Wilson has hit forty and finally is ready to settle down with the man of her dreams--now she just has to find him. An executive who has success, her dream home, and a flourishing employment agency in Washington, D.C., she wants a partner to make her world complete. Her attempts to focus on the right guy get pushed aside as her long-lost sister returns, and she balances the time between the two. Tai and her only sibling, Trista, were separated as children when their parents passed away. Trista's past is completely unlike Tai's upscale world. Tai introduces her to fine restaurants and treats her to spas, but Trista has trouble trying to fit into her sister's world. Tai treasures female networking as she celebrates friendship with her sidekicks, Candace, a fashionista; and Nevada, a journalist turned private detective. Each has their own lifestyle but when they unite for ongoing adventures, they are as one. Will Tai and Trista finally create the sisterly bond they both crave, or will their attempt to establish a strong union crumble before their very eyes? Will Tai find the man of her dreams? Add in some friends with issues of their own, and Tai is definitely ready for The Next Phase of Life.
The Next Right Thing
by Colleen CollinsThe next right thing is the only choiceCammie Copello gets results-even if it means stretching the rules. That's what makes her a great private investigator. It's also what caused the little breach between her and attorney Marc Hamilton. It's too bad, because they made a great team. And, honestly, her career hasn't been the same since.So imagine her surprise when Marc shows up begging for her help with a personal case. When he turns on the charm...well, she can't refuse. But she can keep her attraction to Marc a secret-regardless of how tempting he is. Her intentions are put to the test, however, when he proves that the attraction is not one-sided!
The Next Santini Bride
by Maureen ChildWhen Angela Santini felt the power of First Sergeant Dan Mahoney' s smoldering gaze, she dared to throw caution to the wind. It had been so long since she' d be held, kissed, touched... But how was this straitlaced single mom supposed to know that one fantasy-filled night of passion with this mesmerizing marine would never be enough?Dan Mahoney knew the pitfalls of getting too close to soft-hearted Angela Santini and her lonely son. But if the elusive bachelor was so set on a life of solitude, why couldn' t he just stay away? Was it because this Cassanova in uniform might actually be... in love?
Next Time...Forever
by Sherryl WoodsDon't miss this fan-favorite tale from New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods of lovers separated by circumstance, but destined to find their way back to each other. In the heat of a southern night, Catherine Devlin met Dillon Westin, and together they shared the joy of a single weekend. The sexy businessman charmed her, and in his arms she found a happiness she'd never known. But they lived in different cities, had busy lives--so they parted with a soul-shattering kiss...and a promise to meet again in one year. Catherine spent the passing seasons remembering the passion of those days. She wanted to spend the rest of her life with Dillon, and although their joyful reunion brought them together, a lifetime of obligations pulled them apart. And she began to wonder if "next time" would ever mean "forever." Originally published in 1990.
Next Time...Forever & Secret Christmas Twins: A 2-in-1 Collection
by Sherryl Woods Lee Tobin McClainBESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors.REUNITED AT LAST Recently divorced and ready to move on, Catherine Devlin didn’t expect to find love in a small restaurant in Savannah. Dillon Westin, a sexy businessman, charms her instantly. But Dillon is only passing through town, and since she’s still nursing her heartbreak, Catherine needs to take their budding romance slow. They have busy lives and live in different cities—so they part ways with a soul-shattering kiss…and a promise to meet again in one year.They keep their promise—but their differences threaten to tear them apart. As the holidays approach, Catherine can’t help but miss Dillon, so she follows him to New York City. But will the magic of Christmas make everything all right? Catherine can’t help but wonder if “next time” will ever mean “forever.”FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!Secret Christmas Twins by Lee Tobin McClainChristmas came early for Erica Lindholm! Suddenly the adoptive mom of adorable twin baby boys, Erica is living her dream. Until the boys’ estranged uncle, Jason Stephanidis, comes home to celebrate the holidays. Will Erica’s secret cost her everything?Previously published.
Next to Die (Navy SEALs #4)
by Marliss MeltonPenny Price dreads the sound of her ringing phone. She's convinced that the person barraging her with threatening calls is a man who got away with murder--her father's. Armed with evidence but branded a target, Penny's only salvation is the playboy next door--Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander Joe Montgomery. The sole survivor of the worst disaster in Special Forces history, Joe has been drowning his guilt in a potent mix of alcohol and isolation. Penny refuses to indulge his behavior and a tentative friendship begins, charged with desire. But as her father's killer sets his sights on Penny, all bets are off. The killer will do anything to protect his identity and Joe fears Penny is...NEXT TO DIE.
Next to Me (Dreamspun Desires #104)
by Veronica CochraneYou and Me: Book OneCan an awkward student and a closeted rock star make beautiful music together? Music composition student Chase Collins has always worn his heart on his sleeve. That’s why it was so quick to break in high school when Chase lost Carter West, his best friend and first love, to an ill-fated kiss. Imagine Chase’s surprise five years later when Carter, now a rising rock star, admits to the world that Chase inspired his band’s award-winning song—and that Carter was in love with him all along. Frontman Carter West has been closeted his whole life. Now that he’s out in the most public way possible, he can finally indulge in the romantic impulses he’s always had to keep stifled. Reconnecting with Chase gives him the opportunity to explore a whole new side of himself. But the next tour draws inevitably closer, and Chase is wary. Carter left Chase once before. Can two gifted musicians write themselves a love song that will last a lifetime?
Next To Never
by Penelope DouglasNew York Times bestseller Penelope Douglas introduces Quinn, younger sister to Jared, Madoc, and Jaxon, in the latest novella in the series that began with Jared and Tate in Bully....Quinn Caruthers has several problems. Her father, Jason, and her three older brothers, Jared, Madoc, and Jaxon. Under the close watch of the men in her family, Quinn has found it nearly impossible to spread her wings—or even date—without them jumping in to hover. And when a family friend—several years older—from her childhood captures her heart, she knows they’re going to be a problem. Lucas Morrow is a man—experienced, sophisticated, and important. And knowing her brothers, he may as well be forbidden. But Lucas left town years ago and shows no signs of returning. Quinn knows she shouldn’t wait for him anymore. But then a package turns up on her doorstep with no return address and its contents reveal family secrets that threaten to turn Quinn’s world upside down. She’s never asked about the tumultuous path of her parents’ romantic history, but she soon learns their happy marriage had a very rocky and passionate start. As she begins to see things around her with new eyes, Quinn will have to make tough choices about whether she’ll keep waiting…or finally go after what she really wants.
Next to Never
by Penelope Douglas'As gripping as it was sexy!' - Colleen HooverNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Penelope Douglas returns to her Falling Away series, introducing the next generation in her brand new novella, Next to Never.Under the close watch of the men in her family, Quinn Caruthers has found it nearly impossible to spread her wings - or even date - without her three older brothers, Jared, Madoc and Jaxon, jumping in to hover. And when a family friend - several years older - from her childhood still holds her heart, she knows they're going to be a problem. Lucas Morrow is a man, and knowing her brothers, he may as well be forbidden. But years ago, Lucas left town and shows no signs of returning. Quinn knows she shouldn't wait for him anymore.Until a package turns up on her doorstep with no return address and its contents reveal family secrets that threaten to turn her world upside down. She's never asked about the path of her parents' romantic history, but she soon learns their happy marriage had a very rocky and passionate start. As she starts to see things around her with new eyes, Quinn will have to make tough choices about whether she'll keep waiting . . . or finally go after what she really wants.
Next to Nothing!
by Barbara DunlopJenna McBride is making a new start: a new city and a new business with a shot at the big time. She and her best friend-and interior decorating partner-jump at the chance to refurbish a venerable Seattle hotel. For a hands-on approach, Jenna is assigned a suite for a week's stay...it'll also give her an opportunity to ditch all the private investigators hired by her ex to spy on her!Tyler Reeves may be a blue blood, but he's the black sheep in his family-making a living the hard way as a P.I., instead of opting for corporate finance. Now he has no choice but to accept a case he normally wouldn't-tailing some guy's fiancée. Easy enough. Until Tyler meets Jenna and falls for the sexy siren in a flash. It looks as if his undercover work will take on a whole new meaning-who will be the first left wearing next to nothing!
Next to You: A Novel
by Hannah Bonam-YoungTwo friends battle feelings for each other as they work together to renovate a school bus into a home in this charming romance novel from the viral TikTok author of Next of Kin and Out on a Limb.&“Warm, sexy, and vulnerable . . . Hannah Bonam-Young needs to be on your romance radar.&”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Hannah GraceLane is in the middle of an identity crisis. Her friends are all partnered up, her career is heading nowhere, and simply put, she&’s not happy. So, after a night out celebrating her birthday, she makes one hell of an impulsive purchase: a giant yellow forty-eight-passenger school bus that she intends to make her home.With little-to-no renovation experience but a large sum of inheritance money, Lane enlists the help of her friend Matt—a mechanic by trade, handyman by practice, and hottie by nature.While their mutual attraction is undeniable, Matt and Lane have silently agreed that a friendship is the only thing that can ever exist between them. Matt&’s a total family guy with &“settle down with me&” tattooed across his forehead, whereas Lane is entirely commitment averse. It could never work . . . right?
The Next Together
by Lauren James<p>Katherine and Matthew are destined to be born again and again, century after century. Each time they are total strangers thrust together under unusual circumstances. Each time their presence changes history for the better. And each time they fall hopelessly in love, only to be tragically separated. <p>Why does fate keep bringing them together to save the world, and what must they achieve before they can finally be left to love in peace? Maybe the next together will be different. . . . <p>Told in parallel time streams through a mixture of prose, diary entries, letters, “original” historical documents, news reports, and Internet articles, and spanning the Crimean War, the Siege of Carlisle and the near-future of 2019 and 2039, The Next Together is a glittering, sweeping story of time travel, fate, and the power of first love.</p>
The Next Together
by Lauren JamesKatherine and Matthew are destined to be born again and again, century after century. Each time they are total strangers thrust together under unusual circumstances. Each time their presence changes history for the better. And each time they fall hopelessly in love, only to be tragically separated.Why does fate keep bringing them together to save the world, and what must they achieve before they can finally be left to love in peace? Maybe the next together will be different. . . .Told in parallel time streams through a mixture of prose, diary entries, letters, "original” historical documents, news reports, and Internet articles, and spanning the Crimean War, the Siege of Carlisle and the near-future of 2019 and 2039, The Next Together is a glittering, sweeping story of time travel, fate, and the power of first love for fans of Outlander, Passenger (Disney), and The Girl from Everywhere (Harper).
The Next Twenty
by Margaret MillsStan Winston is a late-middle-aged man who has spent his life being part King Midas and part lounge lizard, happily increasing his wealth as he schmoozed women and lived his life large. He's been drifting for a while, though, until buddy Jeremy North, just three days out of military service, appears on Stan's doorstep with a couple of bombshells to drop: he's gay, and he's kissing Stan--right now. Between Stan's first, defensive reaction and the moment that kiss ends, Stan realizes something very important: Jeremy might be what he's been missing his entire life.
Next Year, for Sure: A Novel
by Zoey Leigh Peterson<P>In this moving and enormously entertaining debut novel, longtime romantic partners Kathryn and Chris experiment with an open relationship and reconsider everything they thought they knew about love. <<P>After nine years together, Kathryn and Chris have the sort of relationship most would envy. They speak in the shorthand they have invented, complete one another’s sentences, and help each other through every daily and existential dilemma. But, as content as they are together, an enduring loneliness continues to haunt the dark corners of their relationship. <P>When Chris tells Kathryn about his feelings for Emily, a vivacious young woman he sees often at the Laundromat, Kathryn encourages her boyfriend to pursue this other woman—certain that her bond with Chris is strong enough to weather a little side dalliance. <P>Next Year, For Sure tracks the tumultuous, revelatory, and often very funny year that follows. When Chris’s romance with Emily evolves beyond what anyone anticipated, both Chris and Kathryn are invited into Emily’s communal home, where Kathryn will discover new possibilities of her own. In the confusions, passions, and upheavals of their new lives, both Kathryn and Chris are forced to reconsider their past and what they thought they knew about love. <P>Offering a luminous portrait of a relationship from two perspectives, Zoey Leigh Paterson has written an empathic, beautiful, and tremendously honest novel about a great love pushed to the edge. Deeply poignant and hugely entertaining, Next Year, For Sure shows us what lies at the mysterious heart of relationships, and what true openness and transformation require.
Next Year in Salem
by Eve MortonNatalie Durham is sick of men. After her latest boyfriend cheats on her, she skips town to her aunt's place in Boston and vows to burn all the things her exes have given her. Maybe she'll even do a spell or two, since she'll be close enough to Salem to venture over.Melissa Clarke is a former model now ready to live authenticity as both a lesbian and a foodie. She leaves her boyfriend, travels to her Boston home, and is determined to make the best Thanksgiving meal ever.When Natalie suffers car trouble, and Melissa steps up to help, it should be a brief encounter. But these women soon find out they have a lot more in common than they first believed, and it may be enough -- with some magick -- to change the rest of their lives.
Nexus (The Warder Series #5)
by Mary CalmesA Warder Series NovellaMarcus Roth is a top criminal lawyer by day and demon-slaying warder by night, but he is simply one of five warders--not really important to anyone but Joseph Locke, his hearth. Or so Marcus mistakenly believes. On a trip to Lexington, Kentucky, to celebrate Joe's grandfather's birthday, that belief changes as Marcus unwittingly uncovers a paranormal dilemma and ends up revealing his identity as a warder to Joe's family. Faced with a traitor, demons, and the return of an old enemy, Marcus must put his own needs aside to save his friends--though in so doing he may lose the man he loves forever. Even living through the ordeal might not be enough if Marcus can't forgive himself and learn that his hearth and the rest of his clutch can't do without him.