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Almost a Bride: The funniest rom-com you'll read this year!

by Jo Watson

From the author of the 100,000 copy-selling rom-com, Love to Hate You! No one makes you laugh like Jo Watson!'I couldn't stop laughing ... this was outstanding' Goodreads reviewerIf you love Sophie Ranald, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon, you'll LOVE Jo Watson!That moment you catch your boyfriend in bed with another woman and then mistakenly get arrested. #awks Annie doesn't want to dwell on the fact that she walked in on her bf wearing nipple clamps on the day he was meant to propose to her. She just wants to move on - cue escaping to a tropical paradise.Life is dreamy on the beaches of Mauritius, until the nightmarish appearance of her ex and the 'other woman'. Faced with the enemy, Annie refuses to look like the sad, lonely single she actually is. She needs a decoy - and fast. Enter Chris, a sexy screenwriter who agrees to play her pretend boyfriend.But as a battle of the exes commences, the white sand, tropical heat and a pina colada (or five) might just be the cocktail for a real romance - and the adventure of a lifetime. Don't miss Jo's laugh-out-loud rom-coms, Love You, Love You Not, Love to Hate You, Burning Moon, Almost A Bride, Finding You, After the Rain and The Great Ex-scape. Love funny, romantic stories? You don't want to miss Jo Watson: 'The perfect choice for fans of romantic comedies' Gina's Bookshelf 'It was amazing, it was hilarious' Rachel's Random Reads 'A brilliant read from beginning to end' Hopeless Romantics

Almost a Bride: The funniest rom-com you'll read this year!

by Jo Watson

Newly single. Holiday of a lifetime. Bumping into 'the ex'. This runaway Wattpad sensation brings you laughter, disaster, and a love story to give you the warm-and-fuzzies. Perfect for fans of Lindsey Kelk, Holly Martin, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Kinsella.Annie is having a very bad year. First, she walks in on her boyfriend having sex with another woman. Then she accidentally gets arrested and loses her job. So when her sister invites her on a trip to Mauritius, Annie jumps at the opportunity to get away from it all. But her holiday soon turns into a nightmare when she discovers her ex and 'the other woman' are staying at the same resort.But then Annie meets Chris, a cynical screenwriter with a bad case of writers block. He agrees to pretend to be her boyfriend so she doesn't look pathetic in front of her ex. But what happens when a make believe relationship starts to turn into the real thing?For more laugh-out-loud, swoon-worthy hijinks, look out for Jo's next unmissable rom-com.(P)2017 Hachette Audio

Almost a Christmas Bride

by Susan Crosby

Shana Callahan had long ago given up wishful thinking. A single mom with a checkered past, she knew to be grateful for small gifts. And what Landon Kincaid had given her was far more than that. His unexpected job offer had provided her with so much-a good income, a safe home for her child and the opportunity to start anew in Chance City. She'd insisted on keeping things strictly business, but the more she got to know her charismatic boss, the harder it became to be his "almost wife. " The town gossip was almost unbearable, but even worse was fighting the longing she felt for Kincaid. Would their December tryst ruin everything...or grant them the ultimate gift?

Almost a Family

by Roxanne Rustand

Dr. Connor Reynolds had better stay out of her wayAs the new administrator at Blackberry Hill Memorial, Erin has more pressing issues to deal with than her late cousin's notorious husband. Such as how to keep the hospital solvent. How to make her adopted children feel safe and loved after her husband walked out on them. And why patients keep dying for no apparent reason.If only she didn't need Connor's help. And if only he wasn't so good to her and the kids.

Almost a Goddess

by Judi Mccoy

21st-Century Performance appraisalKyraPosition Title -- Muse of Good FortuneEvaluated by -- Mighty Zeus, President, CEO, Top God Performance Assessment Kyra's performance has, quite frankly, been a disappointment over these past one hundred years. Our Muse of Good Fortune, despite her exceptional charm and unearthly beauty, has been slacking off, getting by on her looks, wiles, and considerable sex appeal -- not to mention her privileged position as the daughter of Mighty Zeus Himself! Performance Objectives The best place on Earth for the Muse of Good Fortune to make a difference is . . . Las Vegas. Therefore Kyra is to spend one year at the famous Acropolis Casino, where she will inspire good fortune. During her sentence, she is forbidden from getting romantically involved with a mortal, and most especially not with Jake Lennox. This professional gambler-turned-investigator is too seductive and attractive for his own good. Besides, Jake has an agenda that may prove too dangerous for Kyra's soft heart. So, if she falls in love, all bets are off.

Almost a Hometown Bride

by Helen R. Myers

Recipe for Romance:Take one mystery man...Add the best baker in town...And a dash of red-hot chemistry!Cain Paxton's return to town caused quite a stir. And no wonder-his brutal temper had landed him in jail! Merritt Miller vowed to stay far away from the loner and his bad reputation...even though she couldn't ignore the sparks hot enough to melt even a Montana snow.But just as Cain had shuttered his heart when he was punished for a crime he didn't commit, Merritt's emotions were imprisoned by her secret past. The straight-as-an-arrow gal and the chip-on-his-shoulder rebel made an improbable couple-with an intense attraction! Would Cupid bring them together just in time for Valentine's Day?

Almost a Honeymoon

by Susan Crosby

Reluctant BrideWhen a leather-clad stranger forced Paige O'Halloran into a limousine, she knew her humdrum life was about to change. Then her abductor turned out to be longtime nemesis Rye Warner-hired to be her bodyguard. And in order to keep her safe, he was hiding them away in a honeymoon cottage!Unlikely GroomRye couldn't believe his luck. He was being paid to protect the prim-and-proper Paige, the same woman he'd been verbally battling with for years. But now that he'd finally gotten a look at the elusive Ms. O'Halloran, he knew he was in for some cold showers. For suddenly Rye wanted to turn their "honeymoon" into the real thing.

Almost a Lady

by Heidi Betts

Best-selling author Heidi Betts is known as a versatile author, who writes what she loves...and makes readers fall in love all over again. Whether she's writing contemporary romance, paranormal, or historical, Heidi Betts never disappoints.Pinkerton agent Willow Hastings had always been successful until security chief Brandt Donovan interfered with an arrest, placing her job on the line. Neither of them will admit their attraction to one another, but after they imitate a married couple to capture a killer, they might not be able to keep it a secret. Will they be able to complete their celibate assignment or will their under cover operation become more real than they could have imagined?"Heidi Betts scores with a sizzling tale of passion, intrigue, and enduring love." -- Merline Lovelace"For a good story and unforgettable characters, you can't beat Heidi Betts. Hang on to your stetson...." -- Maggie Osborne

Almost a Lady

by Jane Feather

In this exhilarating new novel of romance and intrigue,New York Timesbestselling author Jane Feather tells the tale of an adventurous young woman and the hardened spy who is unexpectedly–and most inconveniently–captivated by her. . . . Independent and inquisitive, Meg Barratt wants nothing to do with any stifling society marriage. Meg yearns for the kind of passion that exists only in books–until a violent storm lands her on the high seas with the most dangerous and seductive man she’s ever encountere...

Almost a Princess (Men from Special Branch #4)

by Elizabeth Thornton

From nationally bestselling author Elizabeth Thornton comes a sensuous new tale of true love and fiery romance--under the most intriguing of circumstances.Case Devere, the steely-eyed earl of Castleton, has agreed to help Special Branch track down a notorious killer--one who just happens to be his archenemy. But he finds more than he bargained for when his search leads him to Jane Mayberry, a beautiful bluestocking passionately devoted to the cause of women's rights--and to protecting her privacy. As irresistible as she is uncooperative, the spirited Jane arouses Case's interest--as well as his worst suspicions--when she quietly disappears. Determined to find the one woman who may hold the key to his investigation--and to his heart--Case goes after her.Though their sparring belies an attraction too powerful to deny, Jane knows there can never be anything between herself and the strong-willed earl. For she bears a dark and terrifying secret that must remain hidden--even at the cost of a broken heart. As Case fights for the love of the one woman who has ever mattered to him, they are swept into a deadly game by a killer who won't stop until he has punished them both.From the Paperback edition.

Almost a Whisper

by Charlene Cross

Seeking a wife amidst London's glittering balls, Ian Sinclair, the Earl of Huntsford, is dazzled by Leah Balfour Dalton, a destitute orphan girl posing as the niece of a wealthy solicitor.

Almost an Outlaw

by Patricia Preston

Rancher Austin Cade rides into Liberty looking for his old comrades, the James-Younger gang. He needs their help tracking down the horse thief who's stolen his prized mare. In town, the former gunfighter is reunited with Darcy, the first girl he ever kissed-and never forgot. Young widow Darcy Branson owns a shop full of fashionable ladies' attire, but continues to wear mourning black so she won't forget her role in her husband's death. Austin stirs a passion inside her that has long been dormant, but can Darcy learn to believe in Austin-and love-enough to let go of her tragic past?Time is rapidly running out. . . As a cousin to Jesse James, Darcy has attracted unwanted attention, thanks to her rumored association with the gang. Soon Austin and Darcy are faced with confronting not only their growing desire, but danger in the form of a deadly bounty hunter. . . 22,500 words

Almost in love (Saga Almost #2)

by Adriana Ls Swift

Non tutto è come sembrava essere. Ernest è stato denunciato per molestie e questo lo sta uccidendo. Lui, che ha sempre preso molto sul serio il suo lavoro e prova un rispetto infinito per i suoi studenti, si ritrova improvvisamente nei guai e incolpato di crimini non commessi. Marta deve scegliere tra credere alla sua amica o ascoltare ciò che le dice il cuore, e inizia a rendersi conto che la vita non è così semplice come credeva che fosse fino a poco tempo fa. Se salva Ernest dal carcere, il mondo scoprirà la loro relazione, causando a entrambi molti più problemi. E Marta non è pronta né fisicamente né mentalmente per una cosa del genere. Ancora più problemi, più decisioni difficili da prendere, più amore e più odio tra famiglie, dove il passato comincia a prendere forma quasi fino a sopraffare il presente.

Almost to Die For

by Tate Hallaway

Twilight meets The Princess Diaries in the new series from the author of Honeymoon of the Dead On her sixteenth birthday, Anastasija Parker learns that her so-called deadbeat dad is actually a vampire king. And he wants Ana to assume her rightful position at his side, in spite of the fact that she has witch's blood running through her veins-from her mother's side. Too bad witches and vampires are mortal enemies. And now Ana's parents are at each other's throats over her future. It's up to Ana to make a choice, but deciding your eternal destiny is a pretty big deal for a girl who just wants to get through high school. .

Almost-Broken Men Box Set

by R. W. Clinger

Love always has its ups and downs. This box set by R.W. Clinger explores the almost-brokenness men face until they find true love. Within these three tales, men mix with present and past boyfriends, learn when to leave friend zones, and discover when secrets become helpful or dangerous.Contains the stories:20 Days of Tuck: During twenty days of a particularly hot August on the shores of Lake Erie, Micah and Tuck fall head over heels in love. A year later, life has unexpectedly changed for Micah. He meets and falls hard for Carl, a witty, romantic guy along the lake. What will Micah do when various ties between his twenty days with Tuck and his current days with Carl begin to unravel?We Are Going to be Together: Wayne Joslin’s in love with Darsey Haas, who’s dating Cliff McGregory, so he hatches a plan to distract Cliff with Darsey’s doppelganger, a certain rugby player named Tomas Iron. Will the plan work? Will Cliff fall for the gig, and in love with Iron? Are Joslin and Darsey going to end up together?The Trespasser: Grady Nelson has a crush on neighbor Putnam Strand and trespasses into Putnam’s home when he isn’t home, and almost gets caught. Things heat up in their neighborly relationship when Putnam leaves town for a few days and asks Grady to house sit. While there, he uncovers a secret about Putnam that will change their romantic lives forever.

Almost: 1 (Almost Ser.)

by Adriana Ls Swift

O ódio entre duas famílias pesa mais do que o amor? Marta e Ernest se conhecem em um vagão de trem a caminho de Barcelona. Conversam, acabam gostando um do outro e ele promete convidá-la para jantar. Contudo, quando o pai de Marta o vê, desavenças familiares do passado, ainda muito presentes, fazem que Ernest não cumpra sua promessa. Alguma coisa aconteceu entre as duas famílias quando Marta ainda nem tinha nascido. Desde então, os Casals e os Calçó vivem se enfrentando em uma guerra sem fim. Alguns dias depois, Marta volta às aulas da universidade e percebe que o novo professor de quem todas estão falando é, na verdade, aquele garoto que conheceu no vagão do trem, o garoto do qual seu pai não a deixou se aproximar. Mesmo contra todas as probabilidades, eles acabam se apaixonando e se deparam com um caminho cheio de obstáculos, segredos, dor e luta através da qual tentam mudar o seu próprio futuro. Mas quando quase estavam conseguindo... Uma história de amor e amizade que atravessa Paris e Barcelona, na qual o mundo universitário e o mundo da arte se misturam com uma versão moderna de Romeu e Julieta

Almost: 1 (Almost Ser.)

by Elisa Acquaviva Adriana Ls Swift

Un antico odio familiare vale più dell'amore? Marta e Ernest si incontrano nel vagone di un treno diretto a Barcellona. Parlano, si piacciono e lui le promette di invitarla a cena al loro arrivo. Ma quando il padre di lei lo vede, un vecchio odio tra famiglie, ancora molto presente, li fa separare. Era successo qualcosa tra le due famiglie ancora prima che lei nascesse. Da allora, i Casals e i Calçó vivono affrontandosi in una guerra continua. Quando Marta inizia le lezioni all'università qualche giorno dopo, si rende conto che il nuovo professore di cui tutte parlano è in realtà quel ragazzo che ha conosciuto in quel vagone, a cui suo padre non la lascia avvicinarsi. Anche se sembrano avere il mondo contro, finiscono per innamorarsi l'uno dell'altra e inizia così un cammino tortuoso, pieno di segreti, dolore e lotte per cercare di cambiare il loro futuro, anteponendolo all'odio di lunga data tra le loro famiglie. Ma quando stanno quasi per riuscirci... Una storia di amore e amicizia a cavallo tra Parigi e Barcellona, in cui il mondo dell'arte e quello universitario si incrociano in un Romeo e Giulietta dei giorni nostri.

Almost: 1 (Almost Ser.)

by Adriana Ls Swift

Does the hatred between families weight more than love? Marta and Ernest meet on a train wagon on their way to Barcelona. They talk, they like each other and he promises to invite her for dinner when they arrive. But, when her father sees him, the past hatred between families is still very present and splits them apart. Something happened between both families when she was not even born yet. Since then, the Casals and the Calços are in an endless war. When days later, Marta, starts her classes at the university, she finds out that the new professor everyone is talking about is actually the guy she met in that wagon, the one her father didn’t want to get near her. Even when it seems they have everything against them, they both fall in love and a path full of dark secrets, pain and struggles begins when they try to change their own future, fighting against the hate between their families. But, when they’re almost getting it… A story of love and friendship between Paris and Barcelona, where the world of art and university combines with a new Romeo and Juliet.

Almost: No More (Almost #4)

by Adriana Ls Swift

Every story has it's end... Marta and Ernest never thought that things could get to complicate so much. The family hatred was always a big impediment, but with each passing day they notice that all this can end up blowing up in a more than violent way for both of them. They know that they're risking even their lives, but they want to keep trying it until the last second. Violent deaths, deceivings, disappointments... And even so, both of them always manage a see a silver lining, even though everything's turning black. Paris, the future of both of them, was never so close and so far away at the same time... How to survive when people around you hates with such intensity as to want to end the life of anyone who gets on the way?

Almost: Together (Almost #3)

by Adriana Ls Swift

The danger from the past is more present than ever. Marta feels abandoned by Ernest, which had to leave to Paris for her to live. Everybody tells Marta to forget him, but she doesn't stop trying to get in contact with him. Marta and Ernest will face whatever they have to to be tegether, to fight what they have to fight, but the shadow of the famiy hatred is too wife, and the families of the two of them seem willing to do anything to not let things change When you know that even your own family would be willing to finish you off, you notice that not all the time love is enough for anyone.

Almost: in Love (2) (Almost series #2)

by Adriana Ls Swift

A modern Romeo and Juliet with family hatred, lies, intrigues, where the main characters risk their own lives to be together. Ernest is denounced for harrassment and that is about to completely sink him. He who has always taken his profession seriously and has an infinite respect for his students, is suddenly caught onthe street and being pointed out for something he is not. Marta has to choose to in between believing her friend or following what her heart tells her, and she starts to realize that not everything in life is so simple as she believed it was up till recently. If she saves Ernest from going to jail, the whole world will find out about their relation, bringing a log of problems to both of them. And Marta isn't physically not mentally prepared for something like that. More problems, more hard decisions to take, more love and more hate in between families, where the past starts to take shape until almost drowning the present.

Aloha Fantasy

by Devon Vaughn Archer

Award-winning photographer Danica Austin is the essence of urban chic. But with her love life going nowhere fast, she's more than ready to swap houses for a month in Hawaii. The minute her plane touches down on exotic Hilo, Danica can't wait to check out the social scene and catch some breathtaking sunsets. Until gorgeous real estate investor Boyd Reed comes into the picture to stake his claim on the house...and her heart!If this stunning stranger thinks she can just move into Boyd's jointly owned waterfront property, she can think again! Although he must admit: his temporary tenant is one irresistible woman. Sharing passion under tropical skies is making Boyd believe in the power of love. But Danica's not sure she wants to make Hawaii her home. If only he can just persuade her to spend the rest of her days and nights with him in their one-of-a-kind island paradise....

Aloha Party

by H. D. Nels

When Jake's sister arranges for him to attend her aloha party, a kind of Christmas in October, he is sad and concerned. Lynn has cancer and this may be the last time he will see his beloved older sister. In an effort to heal some of the rifts in their family, he calls his estranged brother Ron and tells him about Lynn's condition.Lynn asks Jake to keep her brother-in-law Mitchell company for the duration of the visit. When he arrives, Jake is first stunned to discover Ron there, he and Lynn having made up their differences. As an extra bonus, Jake is absolutely smitten by the gorgeous Mitchell.A few weeks later, Mitchell flies out to visit Jake. Although their mutual attraction can't be denied, Mitchell is several years older than Jake, which may be a problem. By the time Christmas rolls around, Lynn is very weak and Jake and Mitchell rush to her side. Will there be good news to share with Lynn? And does she have one more surprise for Jake, too?

Aloha Rose

by Lisa Carter

When Laney Carrigan sets out to find her birth family, her only clue is the Hawaiian quilt--a red rose snowflake appliquéd on a white background--in which she was found wrapped as an infant. Centering her search on the Big Island and battling fears of rejection, Laney begins a painstaking journey toward her true heritage. Kai Barnes, however, is determined to protect the people he's come to regard as family. He thinks Laney is nothing more than a gold digger and blocks every move she makes toward her Hawaiian family. As their conflict escalates, it puts at risk the one thing that Kai and Laney both want most--a family.

Aloha Rose

by Lisa Carter

When Laney Carrigan sets out to find her birth family, her only clue is the Hawaiian quilt--a red rose snowflake appliquéd on a white background--in which she was found wrapped as an infant. Centering her search on the Big Island and battling fears of rejection, Laney begins a painstaking journey toward her true heritage. Kai Barnes, however, is determined to protect the people he's come to regard as family. He thinks Laney is nothing more than a gold digger and blocks every move she makes toward her Hawaiian family. As their conflict escalates, it puts at risk the one thing that Kai and Laney both want most--a family.

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