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Best, First and Last
by Amy MatthewsA young woman stuck in a rut is dragged by her grieving grandmother to hike the Inca Trail – but can a holiday heal heartbreak, or will long-held secrets tear them apart? A heartwarming novel from the acclaimed author of Someone Else's Bucket List. Heather Russo is miserable – work is non-stop, and her love life is in tatters. But she&’s not the only one struggling. Her mother, Sandy, is finally separating from Heather&’s womanising father, while her grandmother, Bonnie, is grieving her third husband by carrying his urn everywhere she goes… even the supermarket. Sick of everyone&’s moping, Bonnie plans a surprise girls&’ trip: they&’re going to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu! Heather is a reluctant hiker – until she meets charming Owen on the trail and things start to get interesting. Of course, that&’s when Bonnie decides to share some long-held secrets that just might send them all over the edge. With every twist in the trail, Heather learns more about her family – and herself. And as her time with Owen becomes precious, she&’s forced to reconsider what she really wants.
Best, First, and Last
by Amy T. MatthewsIn this stirring, spirited, and ultimately joyful new novel from the author of Someone Else&’s Bucket List, three generations of women in the same family, whose hearts have been broken in different ways, set out on a challenging journey to see one of the wonders of the world—and find themselves to be just as awe-inspiring. Perfect for fans of Josie Silver and Rebecca Serle. When twenty-five-year-old Heather Russo breaks up with her boyfriend—again—she can&’t figure out if she&’s to blame or he is. Either way, she&’s miserable, and working at home via Zoom meetings is only making it worse. What&’s more, all the women in her family are struggling. Mom Sandy is convinced she&’s wasted her life and is nursing a giant grudge against Heather&’s father, whom she&’s now divorcing. Grandmother Bonnie is reeling with the grief of losing her third husband, and is carrying his urn everywhere she goes, even the supermarket. The bottom has fallen out of their lives so abruptly, the trio is clinging to any handhold they can—and slowly but surely losing their grip . . . Inspired by a friend&’s adventurous grandson, and determined not to spend her 70th birthday wallowing, Bonnie is ready to take extreme measures. Even if it means dragging her beloved girls along by the hair, they&’re going to hike the Incan Trail to Machu Picchu! Of course, their emotional baggage gets packed with their lightweight jackets, but as they make the trek, the women also talk, sharing stories and secrets that have been festering for far too long. With every arduous step toward the famed summit, each woman sheds some of the past and its pain, and opens up to the extraordinary possibilities of the present—and a future that just might include a new happily ever after. Praise for Someone&’s Else&’s Bucket List&“A poignant look at how the bonds of sisterhood can shape our lives.&” —Namrata Patel, author of The Candid Life of Meena Dave &“Someone Else's Bucket List begins by breaking your heart then takes you by surprise by becoming uplifting and utterly galvanizing. Best of all, it's a stirring celebration of the power of sisterhood!&” —Matt Cain, author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle &“This life-affirming tale reminds us that happiness is possible if we find the courage to reach for it.&” —Jamie Beck, Wall Street Journal bestselling author
Best Foot Forward
by Michele SudlerFor the last three years, recluse Takira Perkins hasnt seen anything but the walls of her house. Now she is ready to step back into the real world. With the help of family, shes been slowly but surely making her move. When she meets Jaimer Perkins, her brothers frat brother and the man who will be renting their semi- attached home, her motivation is doubled. Jaimer is sure he can be everything that Takira needs, but he has secrets that would damage any chances of a relationship between them. In an effort to help Takira overcome an illness that he is sure he has caused, Jaimer comes back into her life for a second time in hopes of mending her spirit, heart, and soul. But will the love they form be strong enough to forgive a past betrayal?
Best Foot Forward
by Michele SudlerFor the last three years, recluse Takira Perkins hasn't seen anything but the walls of her house. Now she is ready to step back into the real world. With the help of family, she's been slowly but surely making her move. When she meets Jaimer Perkins, her brother's frat brother and the man who will be renting their semi- attached home, her motivation is doubled.Jaimer is sure he can be everything that Takira needs, but he has secrets that would damage any chances of a relationship between them. In an effort to help Takira overcome an illness that he is sure he has caused, Jaimer comes back into her life for a second time in hopes of mending her spirit, heart, and soul. But will the love they form be strong enough to forgive a past betrayal?
The Best for Last: A Prequel Novella
by Maria GeraciKitty Burke's biological clock isn't just ticking, it's gonging. But who wants to be tied down by marriage and a minivan when you have an amazingly sexy boyfriend who worships the ground you walk on? Sure, Steve has never said those three magic words. But, Kitty knows he loves her. Some guys just have a hard time expressing their feelings, right? Right.After three failed marriages, Steve Pappas is in no hurry to walk down the aisle a fourth time. As a matter of fact, he has no desire to ever say "I do" again. He's a successful self-made millionaire, but despite the best of intentions, marriage is one arena he's been unable to conquer. Kitty is funny, sexy, and whip smart--everything Steve has ever wanted in a woman and more. Their life is perfect the way it is now. So why rock the boat and ruin everything with a piece of paper that doesn't mean anything?When Kitty's aging playboy father unexpectedly decides to tie the knot, Kitty realizes she's been fooling herself. She does want it all--marriage, kids, but most especially, a man who isn't afraid to openly declare his feelings. Can she convince her commitment-phobic boyfriend to take the ultimate chance? Or will she be forced to settle for Happy For Now instead of Happily Ever After?
The Best for Last
by Stephanie HowardWould Cassandra's Fate Be Sealed With a Kiss?"Dear Diary,The very last person I ever wanted to have anything more to do with has suddenly appeared out of nowhere again..."Cassandra knew that Damon Grey thought she was heartless. After all, hadn't she left him to pursue her career? But Damon didn't know that her real reasons had been very different...and she was determined he wouldn't discover them now! And if Damon thought the Caribbean sun was going to make her melt, he could think again...couldn't he?
Best for the Baby
by Ann EvansAlaina Tillman fell in love with Zack Davidson when she was nine years old. Only, things didn't turn out the way she planned. And now, when she needs a refuge--a place to regroup--the abandoned mother-to-be heads straight for Lake Harmony. Zack can't believe Alaina's here at Heron Cove, the cottage where they spent their teenage summers. Then he was her protector and best friend. But he wants more. He's always wanted more. Is he just setting himself up for heartbreak again?Living under the same roof is rekindling Alaina's feelings for her former crush. Once, Zack was her fiercest defender. Is he also the family man she's been searching for?
Best Friend Bride: The Baby Favor His Unexpected Heir Best Friend Bride (In Name Only #1)
by Kat CantrellA billionaire bachelor’s marriage of convenience goes from all business to pure pleasure in the USA Today–bestselling author’s romance.Billionaire Jonas Kim is desperate to become CEO of his family’s company. But to satisfy his strict Korean grandfather, he needs a smoothly executed business merger. And to get that, he needs a smoothly executed marriage of convenience. Enter Viviana Dawson, Jonas’s best friend, who agrees to become a contract bride until the deal is sealed.Viv has crushed on Jonas forever, but the stubborn tycoon can’t see over the fortress he’s constructed around his heart. Yet when fake marital bliss leads to unparalleled bedroom ecstasy, Viv declares war on the love-shy bachelor—and she won’t settle for anything less than surrender!
Best Friend Ever: A She Code Novella
by Chris Marie GreenCourtney lives at home, doesn't go to college, and has no ambition whatsoever. The good news is that none of that bothers her or her best friend, Scout. Besties don't judge! But when Scout starts getting, well, aggressive, in the pursuit of her latest crush, some judgi-ness starts. Just how far does a friend let another friend go? Where do you draw the line between supporting her in her romantic life and telling her that she's turned into a complete weirdopath? Courtney's sure about to find out...
Best Friend. . .Future Wife
by Claire BaxterDella has always been in love with her childhood friend Luke, with his charming smile and his gorgeous gray eyes. Trouble is, Luke's only ever wanted to be friends. And when he moved overseas she lost even that. Then Luke unexpectedly returns home, and lights up Della's world all over again. Della must make an agonizing decision--reveal her true feelings to Luke and risk rejection, or keep them hidden forever, never knowing what they could have had. . .
Best Friend to Doctor Right: Healed By His Secret Baby / Best Friend To Doctor Right (Mills And Boon Medical Ser.)
by Ann McIntoshSometimes the deepest desire……is the one you’ve hidden the longest.Realizing her world is dramatically falling apart, surgeon Mina’s childhood friend Kiah offers her a fresh start on the beautiful Caribbean island he calls home. She’s beyond grateful for his help in regaining the spirit and purpose she feared she’d lost. But when a long-denied attraction spills into their friendship, they must decide whether to risk everything on the breathtaking passion that’s quickly unraveling between them!
Best Friend to Husband? (Cotswold Docs)
by Louisa HeatonIn the first installment of Louisa Heaton&’s Cotswold Docs duet, a GP&’s best friend reenters her life, uncovering buried feelings and a growing desire for more than just friendship… WERE THEY ALWAYS MEANT TO BE? GP Lorna has spent years healing from a divorce and the end of her fertility journey by throwing herself into her work at Clearbrook Medical Practice. But when Oliver—her onetime best friend and secret crush—takes a job as a doctor at her surgery, life suddenly becomes more complicated! After the breakdown of his difficult marriage, Oliver isn&’t looking for romance, either. Yet old feelings soon begin to resurge. Can they risk their friendship in the hope of something more?From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine. Cotswold DocsBook 1: Best Friend to Husband?Book 2: Finding a Family Next Door
Best Friend to Perfect Bride
by Jennifer TaylorWhen his crush shows up at work, a doctor gets a second chance to win the woman of his dreams in this sweet contemporary romance.Dr. James MacIntyre always hoped that Bella English would one day be more than just his “best friend.” But on Bella’s wedding day, Mac swore that his feelings would remain hidden forever.Three years later and Mac is back at Dalverston—working in Pediatrics alongside a newly divorced Bella! And it’s clear that those long-buried feelings are still as heart-achingly, pulse-racingly powerful as before . . .Surely turning back the clock would be a bad idea . . . except that it feels so very, very right!
Best Friend to Princess Bride: Best Friend To Princess Bride (royals Of Monrosa) / The Best Intentions (welcome To Starlight) (Royals of Monrosa #1)
by Katrina Cudmore“I have to marry…I want you to be my wife!”Prince Edwin and Kara have been best friends for years, and there’s never been a hint of attraction between them! So when Edwin must marry to succeed the throne of Monrosa, Kara’s the sensible choice to be his princess. That is, until an electrifying kiss to seal their engagement breaks all the rules of friendship and their arrangement suddenly feels painfully real!A Royals of Monrosa novelRoyals of Monrosa trilogyBook 1 — Best Friend to Princess BrideLook out for the next book, coming soon“Second Chance with the Best Man is a sweet swoon-worthy romance…. Author Katrina Cudmore beautifully brought these two characters…their happy ever after. This is an emotionally uplifting story of hope and future. Highly recommended for all readers of romance.”—Goodreads“Another great read from Katrina Cudmore. The story flowed beautifully from beginning to end. As with all Katrina’s books I was drawn into the story from the first page and immediately felt a connection with the characters. Katrina writes in such a way that you really get to know and understand her characters.”—Goodreads on Resisting the Italian Single Dad
Best Friend to Royal Bride: Best Friend To Royal Bride / Surprise Baby For The Billionaire (Harlequin Lp Medical Ser.)
by Annie ClaydonWhen two friends break the rules… the consequences are irresistible!Best friends Marie and Alex have been inseparable since medical school. Until one impulsive kiss changes everything…and Alex reveals his long-kept secret: he’s king of an exiled royal family. Marie knows she doesn’t belong in Alex’s privileged world, but now neither can deny their unexpected and intense connection. And Marie must decide if she can risk it all to stay in Alex’s arms…as his queen.From Harlequin Medical Romance: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.“Ms. Claydon is becoming one of my go-to authors for Harlequin medical romances…absolutely captivating, fast-paced and a story I couldn’t put down. Really, the main characters are memorable because of their strong chemistry; the dialogue was engrossing….”—Harlequin Junkie on Falling for Her Italian Billionaire“This really is a beautifully written story, a story that flows with love and happiness…. Ms. Claydon has added more to this community with her characters…this is a moving, sensual story that I highly recommend.”—Goodreads on Resisting Her English Doc
Best Friend to Wife and Mother?
by Caroline AndersonStepping out of the friend zone...! Leo Zaccharelli is a gorgeous TV chef, but to Amy Driver he's just her best friend. Yet when he saves her from a disastrous near miss down the aisle, Amy escapes to Tuscany with Leo and his adorable baby daughter, Ella. Spending time with this beautiful little family, which suffered so much tragedy after Leo's wife's death, opens Amy's eyes to the joys of being a mother...and a wife! Now she's seen Leo in a whole new light, can their friendship lead to forever...?
Best Friends
by Nora KayFiery Agnes Boyd and quiet, motherless Rachel Donaldson have been best friends since their Dundee schooldays. Both girls are determined to escape from the poverty their families endure. Thwarted in her ambition to become a teacher, Rachel goes to work as a maid - in the Perthshire home of her mother's estranged family. Soon she finds herself irresistibly drawn to the handsome village doctor, Peter McGregor. Who seems to be beyond her reach . . . Agnes too becomes a housemaid, but she is determined to marry for money and status, not for love. So why can't she forget about young Tommy Kingsley?
Best Friends
by Nora KayFiery Agnes Boyd and quiet, motherless Rachel Donaldson have been best friends since their Dundee schooldays. Both girls are determined to escape from the poverty their families endure. Thwarted in her ambition to become a teacher, Rachel goes to work as a maid - in the Perthshire home of her mother's estranged family. Soon she finds herself irresistibly drawn to the handsome village doctor, Peter McGregor. Who seems to be beyond her reach . . . Agnes too becomes a housemaid, but she is determined to marry for money and status, not for love. So why can't she forget about young Tommy Kingsley?
Best Friends
by J. M. SnyderTodd has harbored a secret love for his best friend Riley for years. But Riley has signed up to join the military, and soon he'll leave the small town he calls home -- and his best friend -- behind. The fact that Riley decides to spend his last evening home with Todd instead of with his girlfriend Charlene tells Todd something ... and a few beers later, he decides to confess his feelings for his friend.
Best Friends, Better Lovers
by Celya BowersKamryn Hillcroft is bubbling over with excitement. The Dallas Mavericks just made it to the semi-finals and have a good chance to take it all for the first time in franchise history. For a sports journalist, she couldn't be happier...and, even better, her best friend, Brayden Allen, is on the team. For five years she's enjoyed a comfortable friendship with Brayden. He's a great listener, was a shoulder to lean on when her husband died unexpectedly, and always gave her a nudge when she was down. Now Brayden wants to date her!She is doubtful that a relationship can work without endangering their friendship. He is confident they can have the best of both worlds. As Kamryn investigates a teammate's suicide and uncovers a gambling ring someone targets Brayden for violent attacks. It's up to her to sort out the details and find out who's responsible.
Best Friends Better Lovers
by Celya BowersKamryn Hillcroft is bubbling over with excitement. The Dallas Mavericks just made it to the semi-finals and have a good chance to take it all for the first time in franchise history. For a sports journalist, she couldn't be happier...and, even better, her best friend, Brayden Allen, is on the team. For five years she's enjoyed a comfortable friendship with Brayden. He's a great listener, was a shoulder to lean on when her husband died unexpectedly, and always gave her a nudge when she was down. Now Brayden wants to date her!She is doubtful that a relationship can work without endangering their friendship. He is confident they can have the best of both worlds. As Kamryn investigates a teammate's suicide and uncovers a gambling ring someone targets Brayden for violent attacks. It's up to her to sort out the details and find out who's responsible.
Best Friends, Secret Lovers: Best Friends, Secret Lovers (the Bachelor Pact) / The Secret Twin (alaskan Oil Barons) (The Bachelor Pact #1)
by Jessica LemmonOne Valentine’s Day kiss turns friendship into red-hot romance in the flirty first book in the Bachelor Pact series.These best friends had never been single at the same time.Until now.Sabrina Douglas is worried about her best friend and colleague, Flynn Parker. His rocky divorce and the pressure of running his family’s firm after his father’s death have brought him to the brink. Before his staff stages a coup, Sabrina intervenes to lighten things up. Her idea? Spend an innocent Valentine’s Day together. But after they share a surprisingly passionate kiss, innocence is thrown out the window.And soon after that fateful kiss, the plumbing goes kaput in Sabrina’s apartment, forcing her to move in with Flynn. The Valentine’s Day kiss is only the beginning . . . Sure, best friends with benefits has a ring to it. But this has to be their secret because if word gets out, they’ll be risking their professional reputations and their friendship. So is it time to retreat to the friend zone—and is that even possible?Love triumphs for these wealthy bachelors in the Bachelor Pact series.Book 1: Best Friends, Secret LoversBook 2: Temporary to TemptedBook 3: One Night, White LiesBook 4: Christmas Seduction
The Best Gift
by Irene HannonAn Unexpected Legacy After her beloved aunt Jo passed away, sassy redhead A. J. Williams inherits her aunt’s bookstore...and the store’s handsome manager, Blake Williams. Like oil and water, A.J. and Blake don’t mix. A.J.’s motto has always been Go with the Flow, and God Will Lead the Way, while Blake lives a practical, conservative life. But they have to find a middle ground when they are forced to work together to solve a problem that could affect both their lives. Can their budding friendship—and a bit of divine guidance— lead to the love of a lifetime? Because with Aunt Jo’s legacy, anything is possible....Originally published in 2005
The Best Gift
by Shawn LaneMalcolm Rowland’s nearly year old relationship ends just before Christmas when he learns his boyfriend has been cheating on him.Now Malcolm has no place to live and no job. His best friend, Dustin Jones, who has stood by him for years, takes him in. Dustin is determined to show Malcolm not only a great Christmas, but that love between the two of them can be the best gift.
The Best Gift & Gift from the Heart
by Irene HannonTHE BEST GIFTBlake Williams owes everything to Jo, the woman who put him through school. And he won't let her flighty niece ruin the bookstore Jo left to her! Forced to work together, A. J. and Blake can't stand each other--right up until they can't stand to be apart. GIFT FROM THE HEARTBurned by their pasts, Dr. Adam Wright and Clare Randall guard their hearts. Yet a legacy in Aunt Jo's will brings them together when Clare becomes nanny to Adam's daughter. The "temporary" arrangement grows into something more as the lonely pair finds new love together.