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The Hero Next Door
by Irene HannonHe thought the big city was tough…Then former Chicago cop Justin Clay met his neighbor’s rebellious teenaged nephew. Just like Justin, the boy had come to Nantucket to put his difficult past behind him. But while love-shy tea shop owner Heather Anderson is doing wonders for Justin’s outlook, she’s having trouble reaching the teen. Suddenly the man who didn’t think he had anything to offer is helping a fractured family, and three fractured hearts, come together. And a world-weary cop is turning into the hero—and husband material—next door. Originally published in 2009
The Hero Next Door (Small-Town Sweethearts #6)
by Carrie NicholsLove—and kittens—to the rescue! Olive Downing has big dreams for her Victorian bed-and-breakfast. She doesn&’t need her handsome new neighbor pointing out the flaws in her plan. But Cal Pope isn&’t the average busybody. The gruff firefighter can be sweet, charming—and the perfect partner for the town fundraiser. Then Cal surprises her with two adorable rescue kittens. Maybe there&’s a soft heart underneath his rough exterior that needs rescuing, too…From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.Small-Town SweetheartsBook 1: The Marine's Secret DaughterBook 2: The Sergeant's Unexpected FamilyBook 3: His Unexpected TwinsBook 4: The Scrooge of Loon LakeBook 5: The Sergeant's Matchmaking DogBook 6: The Hero Next Door
The Hero Trap
by Rosemary BadgerThe tenderest trap of all?Jack was the man who had ruined Kelly's business, and yet in fighting him she had come to love him. He had tried to make amends by offering her work as his cook. Okay, it wasn't exactly her usual line of business, but at least they would be working together-in close proximity! The perfect situation to persuade him he wanted her as much as she wanted him. All Kelly had to do was trap her employer into becoming her husband!
The Hero of Hope Springs (A Gold Valley Novel #10)
by Maisey YatesWill Gold Valley’s most honorable cowboy finally claim the woman he’s always wanted?For as long as brooding cowboy Ryder Daniels has known Sammy Marshall, she has been his sunshine. Her free spirit and bright smile saved him after the devastating loss of his parents and gave him the strength to care for his orphaned family. Only Ryder knows how vulnerable Sammy is, so he’s kept his attraction for his best friend under wraps for years. But what Sammy’s asking for now might be a step too far…Something has been missing from Sammy’s life, and she thinks she knows what it is. Deciding she wants a baby is easy; realizing she wants her best friend to be the father is…complicated. Especially when a new heat between them sparks to life! When Sammy discovers she’s pregnant, Ryder makes it clear he wants it all. But having suffered the fallout of her parents’ disastrous relationship, Sammy is wary of letting Ryder too close. This cowboy will have to prove he’s proposing out of more than just honor…
The Hero's Sin
by Darlene GardnerMurderer. That's what they call him. That's what he calls himself. It's nine years since Michael Donahue set foot in his Pennsylvania hometown, but they're all still pointing fingers. Even after he risks his life to save a young boy from drowning, everyone's ready to think the worst of him. Except attorney Sara Brenneman. The outspoken Indigo Springs newcomer doesn't judge, doesn't listen to rumors. Like the town, she's also made up her mind about Michael-only, she thinks he's a hero. Not even Michael himself can shake her unswerving faith. But when the accusations begin again, will she still believe in him? And when she realizes the truth, will he be able to let her go?
The Hero's Son
by Amanda StevensWOULD THEY RISK EVERYTHING FOR THE TRUTH?Valerie Snow had come to Memphis for justice. Thirty years ago her father had been wrongly convicted of a terrible crime, and Valerie was convinced that he'd been set up by the arresting officers. She was determined to find the real killer--but he might have found her first. Detective Brant Colter had spent his life in the shadow of his heroes--his father, his uncle and his mentor. After all, they'd arrested the kidnapper and murderer of a young boy. Hadn't they? Now Brant was forced to choose between protecting Valerie and possibly exposing his heroes as criminals. But Valerie had her own secrets. Even as he fell for her, was she deceiving him, too?
The Hero's Sweetheart (Eagle Point Emergency #4)
by Cheryl WyattThey might not see eye-to-eye, but they meet heart-to-heart in this “inspirational romance with some solidly grounded life lessons” (Fresh Fiction).Military commander Jack Sullenberger is used to saving the day. But when his father has a stroke in his beloved small-town diner, it’s waitress and EMT student Olivia Abbott coming to the rescue. Jack rushes home to tend to his father and take over the business—running right into Olivia’s very strong opinions. The steely military man and the waitress can’t agree on what’s best for the restaurant. When Jack sees something that shakes his growing trust in Olivia, their undeniable connection is put to the test. But if Jack’s open to the truth, they’ll have a chance at finding a future together.“A sweet Christian small-town romance with two characters that appear to be opposites.” —More Than a Review
The Hero: A Western Romance Novel (The Sons of Texas #1)
by Donna GrantThe first book in New York Times bestselling author, Donna Grant’s sexy Sons of Texas series!When his aunt and uncle are murdered, his father goes missing and with his high school sweetheart’s life in danger, Navy SEAL Owen Loughman will stop at nothing to keep her safe.The hero's homecoming.Owen Loughman is a highly-decorated Navy SEAL who has a thirst for action. But there’s one thing he hasn’t been able to forget: his high school sweetheart, Natalie. After more than a decade away, Owen has returned home to the ranch in Texas for a dangerous new mission that puts him face-to-face with Natalie and an outside menace that threatens everything he holds dear. He’ll risk it all to keep Natalie safe—and win her heart.Natalie Dixon has had a lifetime of heartache since Owen was deployed. Fourteen years and one bad marriage later, she finds herself mixed up with the Loughmans again. With her life on the line against an enemy she can’t fight alone, it’s Owen’s strong shoulders, smoldering eyes, and sensuous smile that she turns to. When danger closes in, how much will she risk to stay with the only man she’s ever loved.Publisher’s Weekly (starred review) declared, “This first-class thrill ride will leave readers wanting more.” The Hero is romantic suspense at its sexy, thrilling finest.Don’t miss the other novels in this series:Book #2: The ProtectorBook #3: The Legend
The Hero: Book 3 of Thunder Point series
by Robyn Carrwww.robyncarr.comWith warmth and sensitivity, #1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr shows readers that falling in love can be the bravest act of all. In a moment of desperation, Devon McAllister takes her daughter and flees a place where they should have been safe and secure. She has no idea what is around the next bend, but she is pretty certain it can't be worse than what they've left behind. Her plan is to escape to somewhere she can be invisible. Instead, an unexpected offer of assistance leads her to Thunder Point, a tiny Oregon town with a willingness to help someone in need. As the widowed father of a vulnerable young boy, Spencer Lawson knows something about needing friendship. But he's not looking for anything else. Instead, he's thrown his energy into his new role as Thunder Point's high school football coach. Tough and demanding to his team, off the field he's gentle and kind...just the kind of man who could heal Devon's wounded heart. Devon thought she wanted to hide from the world. But in Thunder Point, you find bravery where you least expect it...and sometimes, you find a hero.Look for What We Find by Robyn Carr, a powerful story of healing, new beginnings and one woman's journey to finding the happiness she's long been missing. Order your copy today!
The Heroic Surgeon
by Olivia GatesDangerous devotion The Global Aid Organization gives Gulnar the chance to forget her past in the urgency of the present. Her dedication to nursing casualties leaves no room for love. But she begins to question her resolve when stunning surgeon Dante Guerriero steps in to help in an emergency situation and saves hundreds of lives in the process. Dante doesn't think of himself as a hero. It's easy to be courageous when you have nothing left to lose. But Gulnar's fi re and passion are bringing him back to life, reminding him that bravery means nothing without love....
The Hesitant Husband (Reunited #1)
by Mae HanleyWaking up with a strange man in his bed has never happened. It’s an impossibility. Not only is there a man in his bed, he’s turning Alex on. Stirring a desire to explore the feeling he hasn’t felt in over a decade, and would never act upon. After all, Alex is straight. Isn’t he?Jacob has loved Alex since high school. As a closeted youth, he never acted on his attraction to his best friend, and then they lost touch when he moved away for college. But a decade later, he sees Alex across the room in a crowded Vegas bar. Jacob refused to lose the love of his life again and in a drunken stupor proposed. Now the two men must work through their issues and desires to achieve the happiness neither thought they’d have; to be reunited as they were destined to be.
The Heyday of Sir Walter Scott (Routledge Revivals)
by Donald DavieFirst published in 1961, this book examines a number of works popular in the Romantic period, during the heyday of Sir Walter Scott in the early part of the nineteenth century. Encompassing works by the likes of Alexander Pushkin, Sir Walter Scott, Adam Mickiewicz and James Fenimore Cooper, this is also a meditation on the nature of Romanticism and its enduring value, as expressed in the novel form. Donald Davie also considers the meaning and importance of ‘plot’ and of ‘realism’.
The Hidden
by Jessica VerdayThe heart-stopping conclusion to the New York Times bestselling trilogy that L.J. Smith calls "spectacular!"Abbey knows that Caspian is her destiny. Theirs is a bond that transcends even death. But as Abbey finally learns the full truth about the dark fate that links her to Caspian and ties them both to the town of Sleepy Hollow, she suddenly has some very hard choices to make. Caspian may be the love of her life, but is that love worth dying for? Beautifully spun, emotionally gripping, and irresistibly romantic, The Hidden will leave you breathless.
The Hidden Child: A Novel
by Louise Fein“The Hidden Child is a heart-wrenching depiction of a golden couple in the 1920s…. Shocking, emotive, and compelling, but ultimately a story of hope. I loved it.” -- Deborah Carr, USA Today bestselling author of The Poppy Field In this new historical novel by the author of Daughter of the Reich, Londoners Eleanor and Edward Hamilton have it all. But the 1929 financial crash is looming, and they’re harboring a shameful secret. How far are they willing to go to protect their charmed life? Eleanor Hamilton is happily married and mother to a charming four-year-old girl, Mabel. Her husband, Edward, is a leading light in the burgeoning Eugenics movement, which is designing the very ideas that will soon be embraced by Hitler.But when their daughter develops debilitating epileptic seizures, their world fractures. Mabel’s shameful illness must be hidden or Edward’s life’s work and the family’s honor will be in jeopardy.When Eleanor discovers Edward has been keeping secrets, she calls into question everything she believed about genetic inferiority, and her previous unshakeable faith in her husband disintegrates. Alarmed, distressed, and no longer able to bear the family’s burden, she takes matters into her own hands.Inspired by her personal experience, author Louise Fein illuminates moral and ethical issues of an era shaped by xenophobia, prejudice, fear, and well-intentioned yet flawed science. Vividly rendered, deeply affecting, and impeccably researched, The Hidden Child is a sweeping story and a richly drawn portrait of a family torn apart by shame, deceit, and dangerous ideals.
The Hidden Cottage
by Erica JamesA superb blend of humour and emotion in this moving tale of family love and sacrifice from the bestselling author of MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS and SUMMER AT THE LAKEMia Channing appears to have an enviable life: a beautiful home, a happy marriage, a job she enjoys and three grown-up children to whom she's devoted. But appearances can be deceptive...When the family gathers for her son's thirtieth birthday, he brings with him his latest girlfriend, who, to their surprise, has a nine-year-old daughter. Then, before the birthday cake has even been cut, Mia's youngest daughter Daisy has seized the opportunity to drop a bombshell. It's an evening that marks a turning point in all their lives, when old resentments and regrets surface and the carefully ordered world Mia has created begins to unravel.
The Hidden Heart
by Candace CampWith his life in ruins, Richard, Duke of Cleybourne, returned to his country estate to deal with the tragic loss he had suffered four years earlier. His plans, however, were interrupted by the arrival of Miss Jessica Maitland. The feisty, flame-haired governess had come to present her charge, Gabriella, as his new ward.As if their unwelcome presence weren't bad enough, Jessica also revealed that Gabriella was in danger. Someone was after the girl's fortune- perhaps someone the duke knew only too well.Now fate and a raging snowstorm have brought together an odd assortment of guests at Cleybourne Castle. And when murder strikes, Richard and Jessica must catch a killer and unravel a dark mystery, even as they are plunged into the most passionate mystery of all-the secrets of the hidden heart.
The Hidden Heart
by Candace CampFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, a widower takes a young girl and her nanny under his protection in this suspenseful Regency romance.Fall back in love with the Aincourts in this fan-favorite historical romance, originally published in 2002.His life in ruins, Richard, Duke of Cleybourne, returns to his country estate to recover from a tragic loss he’d suffered four years earlier. However, his solitude is interrupted by the arrival of Miss Jessica Maitland, a flame-haired governess who presents her charge, Gabriella, as Richard’s new ward.As if their unwelcome presence weren’t bad enough, Jessica also reveals that Gabriella’s life is in danger. Someone is after the young girl’s fortune—someone who might be closer than Richard could ever guess. And even with danger mounting, Richard finds it harder and harder to deny his growing feelings for Jessica.When a raging snowstorm brings an odd assortment of guests to Cleybourne Castle, violence strikes, and Richard and Jessica find themselves on the hunt for a killer. Can they unravel the darkness at the heart of Cleybourne, before it’s too late?
The Hidden Heart
by Patrick Bryce WrightAt the Kissinger-Mann Detective Agency, the mystery of love is solved just as often as crimes. When Detective Ellis Isaacs joins the agency, he falls in love with his silver fox of a boss, Richard Quillen. However, Ellis faces two big problems: he tends to fall for straight men, and even when he doesn’t, Ellis’s ex-boyfriends claim he’s inaccessible or even cold. Also, he has no idea how Richard will react to the age gap between them.As Ellis works hard to spend time with Richard outside of work, problem after problem unfolds. Is Richard straight, or is he already dating a male coworker? Is the age gap a problem, or is the issue Ellis’s reputation for being cold? Will this older, wiser man see Ellis’s true heart and return his feelings, or will Ellis’s heart remain hidden?
The Hidden Heart
by Sharon SchulzeT'was a Love to Remember...Lady Gillian de l'Eau Clair would never forget what she had once shared with Rannulf FitzClifford. How could she, when he had disappeared so suddenly, leaving her with nothing but a cryptic message scrawled upon their betrothal contract?Now, four years later, Rannulf had returned under the guise of being a stranger. And though she wanted nothing to do with him, she'd agreed to keep his secret from her guardian. For Gillian could not deny that despite what he had done, Rannulf FitzClifford would always hold her heart.
The Hidden Heart (Victorian Hearts)
by Laura KinsaleA woman used to swashbuckling adventure is blindsided by love in this breathtaking Victorian romance from the New York Times–bestselling author.Courageous and resourceful Lady Tess Collier is at home in the world’s wildest places. But when her explorer father, the Earl of Morrow, dies, she reluctantly agrees to honor his final wish: to return to England with Gryphon Meridon as her guide and protector, and to seek a good marriage there.A dashing and mysterious sea captain, Gryf has been charged with guarding Tess from unworthy and unscrupulous suitors. But resisting his own heart’s fevered yearning for the brave and beautiful woman is his greatest challenge. For a dark secret he can share with no one prevents the bold adventurer from freely giving his love. But in a perilous, unsure world, perhaps only love can truly save them both.Praise for Laura Kinsale“No one—repeat, no one—writes historical romance better.” —Mary Jo Putney, New York Times–bestselling author“Laura Kinsale is one of the romance genre’s brightest stars.” —Loretta Chase, New York Times–bestselling author“Laura Kinsale creates magic.” —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times–bestselling author
The Hidden Heir
by Debra WebbReread this gem from the popular Colby Agency series from USA TODAY bestselling author Debra Webb! Keith Devers has finally made the leap from analyst to investigator with the Colby Agency, and his first assignment? Tracking down Ashley Orrick and her son and bring them to Chicago so that the boy’s father can spend his final days getting to know his only child. But Ashley has no intention of letting her son anywhere near a man she knows to be a sadistic, manipulative murderer. She’s spent ten years on the run, and she’s not about to be brought in by this agent—handsome or not. What neither of them counted on was the passion that would ignite between them, and now that Keith has seen that Ashley will stop at nothing to protect her son, his role is now shifting from hunter…to protector. Originally published in 2006.
The Hidden Justice Collection: Beyond Justice, Imperfect Justice, Delayed Justice
by Cara C. PutmanVeteran author Cara Putman weaves tales of suspense and romance in these three legal thrillers now combined in one collection.Beyond JusticeHayden is on track to become the youngest partner in her prestigious DC law firm . . . If the case she&’s just been handed doesn&’t destroy her first.The longer she keeps the case active, the higher the stakes become. Unknown enemies seem determined to kill the case—or her. Logic and self-preservation indicate she should close the case. But how can she, when justice is still just beyond her reach?Imperfect JusticeThe police say the woman was a murderer. Emilie Wesley knows they can't be talking about her client . . . can they?Thrown together in the race to save her client's surviving daughter, Emilie and her client&’s brother, Reid, pursue the constantly evasive truth. If they can hang on to hope together, can they save a young girl—and find a future for themselves in the process?Delayed JusticeShe had long given up the desire to be loved. Now she only needed to be heard.Jaime Nichols went to law school to find the voice she never had as a child, and her determination to protect girls and women in the path of harm drives her in ways both spoken and unspoken. As Jaime, now a criminal defense attorney, prepares to press charges against someone who wronged her long ago, she must face not only her demons but also the unimaginable forces that protect the powerful man who tore her childhood apart.
The Hidden Legacy: An enchanting Regency romance (The Regency Marriage Laws) (The Regency Marriage Laws #1)
by Julie RobertsA captivating Regency romance novel from Julie Roberts, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn's BRIDGERTON, Sabrina Jeffries, Nicola Cormick, Grace Burrowes and Mary Balogh!Readers LOVE Julie Roberts:'An enticing story with romance, drama, some fabulous obnoxious characters and a real flavour of the time' 5* NetGalley review on A Tainted Marriage'A most enjoyable read. Intrigue and mystery with characters who have had issues and emotional traumas in the past and then misunderstandings throughout the course of their relationship until the inevitable and happy ending' 5 * NetGalley review on A Tainted Marriage'This is no ordinary Regency Romance. It is so well researched and written that you feel you're there with the characters all the time *****' Amazon Reviewer on The Hidden Legacy'Meticulously researched *****' Amazon Reviewer on The Hidden Legacy'Roberts has a sure, historical hand, and her use of a real 19th century marriage law to fire the plot is cunning *****' Amazon reviewer on A Tangle of Secrets___________________________________________________________________________A painting, a thief, a debt repaid...A female artist in a man's world, Meredith Sanders is making her own way in life. But when she receives a legacy from her deceased guardian, she finds herself drawn into his criminal past and into danger.At first, businessman Adam Fox suspects Meredith of involvement in an art fraud relating to a missing Turner painting. Despite her fear of betrayal, she sees he is the only man she can turn to and trust. Together they try to find the painting and return it to the Royal Academy before the opening of the Summer Exhibition, leading Meredith into even deeper troubleAnd whatever her feelings for Adam, Meredith cannot reveal the secrets of her own humble past...____________________________________________________________________________Don't miss Julie Roberts' captivating romances, including Dangerous Masquerade, A Tangle of Secrets and A Tainted Marriage.
The Hidden Legacy: An enchanting Regency romance (The Regency Marriage Laws) (The\regency Marriage Laws Ser. #1)
by Julie RobertsA captivating Regency romance novel from Julie Roberts, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn's BRIDGERTON, Sabrina Jeffries, Nicola Cormick, Grace Burrowes and Mary Balogh!Readers LOVE Julie Roberts:'An enticing story with romance, drama, some fabulous obnoxious characters and a real flavour of the time' 5* NetGalley review on A Tainted Marriage'A most enjoyable read. Intrigue and mystery with characters who have had issues and emotional traumas in the past and then misunderstandings throughout the course of their relationship until the inevitable and happy ending' 5 * NetGalley review on A Tainted Marriage'This is no ordinary Regency Romance. It is so well researched and written that you feel you're there with the characters all the time *****' Amazon Reviewer on The Hidden Legacy'Meticulously researched *****' Amazon Reviewer on The Hidden Legacy'Roberts hasa sure, historical hand, and her use of a real 19th century marriage law to fire the plot is cunning *****' Amazon reviewer on A Tangle of Secrets___________________________________________________________________________A painting, a thief, a debt repaid...A female artist in a man's world, Meredith Sanders is making her own way in life. But when she receives a legacy from her deceased guardian, she finds herself drawn into his criminal past and into danger.At first, businessman Adam Fox suspects Meredith of involvement in an art fraud relating to a missing Turner painting. Despite her fear of betrayal, she sees he is the only man she can turn to and trust. Together they try to find the painting and return it to the Royal Academy before the opening of the Summer Exhibition, leading Meredith into even deeper troubleAnd whatever her feelings for Adam, Meredith cannot reveal the secrets of her own humble past...____________________________________________________________________________Don't miss Julie Roberts' captivating romances, including Dangerous Masquerade, A Tangle of Secrets and A Tainted Marriage.
The Hidden Life
by Adina SenftEmma Stolzfus has never been courted or kissed, and now that she's 30, it has become her place as the unmarried daughter to look after her elderly mother. But in the dark hours when her mother is asleep, Emma writes letters and essays to Amish periodicals, short stories, and even a novel she's been working on for the last five years. When a New York literary agent, Tyler West, takes an interest in her work, Emma secretly goes to meet him. When she returns, something about her is different-and the men of her Amish community take notice. But how can she settle for second best when her heart made its choice years ago-to a man she can never have? Only her friends, Amelia and Carrie, know the truth in her heart as they work together on their quilt ... and only they understand when an old tragedy comes to light that will either hurt or heal ... and reveal Emma's hidden life.