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A Seaside Christmas
by Sherryl WoodsReturn to the beloved town of Chesapeake Shores for the holiday season in this classic tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods—and watch the new series Chesapeake Shores on Hallmark Channel!As the only child of a single mom, Jenny Collins wanted nothing more than to be part of a large, rambunctious family like the O’Briens. Ironically, though, when her mother married into that family, Jenny found herself feeling more like an outsider than ever.Now, after years in Nashville as an established songwriter, Jenny’s drawn back to Chesapeake Shores to collaborate on a Christmas production…and to make peace with the past. As if that’s not challenging enough, Caleb Green, the singer who broke her heart, has followed her to town, determined to win her back.With the help of a little O’Brien holiday magic, will Jenny and Caleb find a way to make sweet music forever?Originally published in 2013.
Seaside Cinderella
by Anna SchmidtThe tranquility of Nantucket Island offered poor but proud Lucie McNeil refuge, a place to dream about a better life. Her quiet existence as companion to an elderly couple was a blessing for the tragedy-haunted Irish immigrant. But all that changed when her employers' handsome, elegantly attired son stepped ashore. For she recognized him instantly as the owner of the Boston factory where a terrible fire had scarred her forever. She knew she should hate Gabriel Hunter, yet she could not. She found herself drawn to the caring soul she sensed behind the ruthless façade he showed the world. And she could not help dreaming that such different people--a poor servant girl and a wealthy merchant prince--might somehow make a life together.
A Seaside Escape: Escape to the seaside with this perfect summer read
by Cathy BramleySometimes you need to escape the spotlight to find yourself... Nina always dreamed of being a star. Unfortunately, her agent thinks she's more girl-next-door than leading lady and her acting career isn't going quite as planned. Then, after a series of very public mistakes and on the run from the paparazzi, Nina is forced to swap the city lights for the coast.Planning to lie low with a friend in beautiful Brightside Cove, Nina soon learns that more drama can be found in a small village than on a hectic television set.And when a gorgeous man (and his adorable dog) catch her eye, it's not long before the big city and showbiz start to lose their appeal. As time passes will Nina choose to return to her old life or has she met her match in Brightside Cove?*Published in the UK as A Match Made in Devon****Readers are captivated by Cathy Bramley's heartwarming stories:'Funny and sweet and as satisfying as a homemade apple pie'Milly Johnson'As comforting as hot tea and toast made on the Aga!'Veronica Henry'A delicious tale of friendship, family and baking... I loved its warmth and charm'Cathy Woodman'Delightfully warm with plenty twists and turns'Trisha Ashley
A Seaside Escape: Escape to the seaside with this perfect summer read
by Cathy BramleySometimes you have to play a part to realise who you really are...Nina always dreamed of being a star. Unfortunately her agent thinks she's more girl-next-door than leading lady and her acting career isn't going quite as planned. Then, after a series of very public mistakes and to escape a gathering storm of paparazzi, Nina is forced to swap London for the seaside.Planning to lie low with a friend in Devon, in beautiful Brightside Cove, Nina soon learns that more drama can be found in a small village than on a hectic television set.And when a gorgeous man (and his adorable dog) catch her eye, it's not long before London and showbiz start to lose their appeal. As times passes will Nina choose to return to the big city or has she met her match in Brightside Cove?*Published in the UK as A Match Made in Devon****Readers are captivated by Cathy Bramley's heartwarming stories:'Funny and sweet and as satisfying as a homemade apple pie'Milly Johnson'As comforting as hot tea and toast made on the Aga!'Veronica Henry'A delicious tale of friendship, family and baking... I loved its warmth and charm'Cathy Woodman'Delightfully warm with plenty twists and turns'Trisha Ashley
Seaside Haven: Book 1 In The Seaside Series (Seaside Ser. #Vol. 1)
by Sandra W BurchDopo essere rimasto vittima di un incidente automobilistico, il playboy Phoenix Chamberlain ritorna al resort, che un tempo era di proprietà di suo nonno, per recuperare le forze. Lì, incontra il manager del resort, Sierra Ramstad, abituata ad essere il capo e che non ha intenzione di prendere ordini dagli altri, specialmente da Phoenix. L'incidente, non solo ha cambiato Phoenix fisicamente, ma ha anche spezzato il suo spirito. il suo atteggiamento insoddisfatto è un riflesso del dolore insopportabile che prova ogni giorno, ma con l'aiuto di Sierra e del suo fisioterapista, decide di sconfiggere le prognosi spietate dei dottori e di imparare a godersi di nuovo la vita. Però, con sorpresa di Sierra, fa redigere al suo avvocato una buonauscita per lei, così potrà prendere le redini del resort. Sierra capisce che la liquidazione è stata elaborata prima che lei e Phoenix s'innamorassero. Dunque, riesce a perdonarlo e, finalmente, i due si trovano d'accordo su qualcosa: non saranno felici né separati né lontani dalla vita che si sono creati al Seaside Haven.
Seaside Haven: Book 1 In The Seaside Series (Seaside Ser. #Vol. 1)
by Sandra W BurchDespués de resultar herido en un accidente automovilístico provocado por paparazzi, el playboy Phoenix Chamberlain regresó para recuperarse al resort que anteriormente pertenecía y era manejado por su abuelo. Allí conoce a la gerente del resort, Sierra Ramstad, que está acostumbrada a ser el jefe y a quien no le gusta mucho recibir órdenes, especialmente de Phoenix. El accidente no solo cambió a Phoenix físicamente, también quebró su espíritu. Su actitud contrariada es un reflejo del dolor insoportable que debe aguantar todos los días. Pero con la ayuda de Sierra y su fisioterapeuta, decide superar el sombrío pronóstico de los médicos y aprender a disfrutar la vida de nuevo. Aunque para sorpresa de Sierra, Phoenix le pidió a su abogado que redactara un documento que contemplara un paquete de indemnización para ella, con la idea de él manejar el resort día a día. Sierra se percata de que este paquete de indemnización existía desde antes de que ella y Phoenix desarrollaran una relación personal. Ella encuentra una manera de perdonarlo y ambos finalmente deciden estar de acuerdo en algo. No serán felices estando separados o lejos de la vida que han construido en Seaside Haven.
The Seaside Hotel
by Agnès RuizJoanna is a young woman who invests herself completely in her job at the seaside hotel. Will she get the recognition she has been hoping for from her father, Rodolphe G. Gaspardin, one of these days? And just what intentions does her brother, Joshua, really have? It's obvious there are secrets. For Joanna, juggling between her private life and professional life is no easy task. Difficulties arise where she doesn't expect them. She finds herself driving her new neighbour, Guillermo, to the emergency room. Thankfully, there is no lack of wonderful adventures. As proof, she runs into the seductive Paul who invites her to dinner… Agnès Ruiz is the author of several best-sellers. She had huge success with her first novel “Ma vie assassinée”. She writes for both adults and children. Her short stories featuring the investigations of detective Rachel Toury have also been very successful in Europe as well as North America. Several translations are available. She is originally from Normandy (France) and lived in Canada for almost 20 years.
Seaside Hotel, Gaspesia
by Agnes RuizFor Marie-Ève Gaspardin, the Seaside Hotel is of paramount importance. The thirty-year-old has always been fully involved in the company founded by her father. It must be said that she hopes to lead the establishment one day, despite the clear preference of her patriarch for the beloved son, Joshua. Fortunately, Marie-Ève is a fighter ready to take up any challenge to satisfy the great Rodolphe G. Gaspardin and keep the hotel afloat despite some financial problems. However, her commitment is severely tested the day she meets her attractive new neighbor, Guillermo Voily. Their unusual meeting leads to a whole series of accidents, and Marie-Ève finds herself playing nurse at the same time when family revelations are multiplying, creating a stir at the hotel. Will the young woman manage to do everything simultaneously? Agnes Ruiz is the author of several best-sellers. She had huge success with her first novel “Ma vie assassinée”. She writes for both adults and children. Her short stories featuring the investigations of detective Rachel Toury have also been very successful in Europe as well as North America. Several translations are available. She is originally from Normandy (France) and lived in Canada for almost 20 years.
Seaside Letters
by Denise Hunter"No matter where you are or how long until we can be together, I'll keep searching for you." ùTucker Sabrina never intended to fall in love with Tucker McCabe, the man she serves coffee to every morning at a Nantucket cafeùespecially since he's unwittingly tied to a past she deeply regrets. A past that is so riddled with mistakes, it has separated her from God. But she's fallen hard and isn't sure how long she can hide her feelings. When Tucker learns Sabrina is the research assistant for a local mystery writer, he asks Sabrina to help him with a little sleuthing of his own . . . locating an elusive woman he's fallen for online.If Sabrina accepts the job, she'll spend her evenings in close proximity to a man who can never be hers. If she turns him down, he'll hire someone elseùand that would be a disaster. Because if someone else sifts through all those letters and finds out the truth, Tucker will discover her secret . . . that the person he's trying to find is her. An inspiring Christian romance that reminds us that love covers a multitude of sins.
The Seaside Library: A summer beach read
by Brenda NovakFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Bookstore on the BeachThere are secrets that bring friends together, and others that drive them apart…Mariners Island is barely ten miles long, but when Ivy, Ariana and Cam were teenagers, it was their whole world. Beyond the pristine beaches and iconic lighthouse lies the beautiful old library that belongs to Ivy&’s family. While that bound Ivy to the island as an adult, Ariana could not leave Mariners behind fast enough. The town holds too many…memories. Not only her unrequited feelings for Cam, but the tragedy that left a scar on the community.When a young girl went missing, a teenage Cam was unthinkably the prime suspect. Ariana and Ivy knew he couldn&’t have hurt anyone, and they promised to protect him—even if it meant lying on his behalf.Now, twenty years later, Ariana returns to Mariners just as new evidence emerges on the case, calling into question everything the three friends thought they knew—and everyone they thought they could trust. What really happened that night? Over the course of one eventful summer, Ariana, Ivy and Cam will learn the truth—about their pasts, their futures and the ties that still bind them as closely as the pages of a book…Don't miss these other great summer beach reads from Brenda Novak One Perfect Summer The Bookstore on the Beach Summer on the Island
Seaside Lies (Molly DeWitt Mysteries #2)
by Sherryl WoodsJoin debutante turned amateur sleuth Molly DeWitt in this classic mystery from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods! Previously published as Hot Secret.When the body of her hotshot young film director is found in actress Veronica Weston’s trailer, she desperately needs an alibi—and Molly DeWitt is it. Molly’s PR job is to keep everyone happy, but solving the case is a challenge she can’t resist…just like homicide detective Michael O’Hara. She and Michael must strip the masks from a cast of potential killers, each of whom has a motive, to keep Veronica from behind bars.
Seaside Proposal
by Narelle AtkinsBILLIE RADCLIFFE HAS A SECRET And she isn't sharing it with anyone, including Zach Montford. Even though she feels an instant connection with the good-looking banker and youth leader, she's wary of rejection. Besides she's only in the close-knit beach community until she meets the one man who can fill in the blanks about her history. Zach hopes his temporary stint with the church will help him decide whether to go into full-time ministry. Though his career plans are uncertain, he's sure about his growing feelings for Billie. When a shocking revelation throws everything into question, Zach and Billie have a chance to put the past to rest...and walk into the future together.
Seaside Reunion (Starfish Bay #1)
by Irene HannonDon’t miss this classic romance from three time RITA Award winner Irene Hannon! Originally published in 2012. After surviving a devastating tragedy, combat reporter Nate Garrison returns to the only place that ever felt like home: Starfish Bay. But his reunion with lovely Lindsey Collier is nothing like he’d imagined. The sad-eyed widow who runs the mercantile was once the girl who made young Nate dream of a future, of family ties and deep roots. Now Lindsey avoids love, loss...and Nate, who finally understands that God has given him a second chance. With the help of a little boy and an entire community, they just might discover faith’s true healing power. Starfish Bay: Where dreams come true.
Seaside Reunion
by Irene HannonAfter surviving a devastating tragedy, combat reporter Nate Garrison returns to the only place that ever felt like home: Starfish Bay. But his reunion with lovely Lindsey Collier is nothing like he'd imagined. The sad-eyed widow who runs the mercantile was once the girl who made young Nate dream-of a future, of family ties and deep roots. Now Lindsey avoids love, loss...and Nate, who finally understands that God has given him a second chance. With the help of a little boy and an entire community, they just might discover faith's true healing power.
Seaside Romance (Holiday Harbor #3)
by Mia RossSafe in His Arms Running away from her troubled city life, Lauren Foster never thought she'd find herself in small-town Maine. But Holiday Harbor is everything she's looking for. The townspeople are welcoming, her job at her friend's toy store is going well and, most important, she's safe. Meeting contractor Ben Thomas soon changes all that. With his good looks, easygoing nature and kind heart, he's turning her peaceful new life upside down. She's quickly falling for the local hero, but when her past catches up to her present, is she willing to face her fears for the future she's always dreamed of? Holiday Harbor: Where love is just around the bend
Seaside Secrets: Truth And Consequences Seaside Secrets Tactical Rescue (Pacific Coast Private Eyes)
by Dana MentinkIN THE LINE OF FIRE Navy chaplain Angela Gallagher wants to put the past behind her, but she's still haunted by the wartime death of her assistant. So when his brother claims he's in danger and pleads for her to use her family's private detective company's resources to help him stay alive, she can't turn him down. But someone will stop at nothing-even murder-to keep her from revealing their secrets. She'll have to depend on a military colleague to keep her head above water. Dr. Dan Blackwell was in the field with her when her assistant died, and he's determined to keep her safe. Can they sift through the web of lies to find the truth without losing their lives? Pacific Coast Private Eyes: Sisters fighting crime
The Seaside Sisters: A Novel
by Pamela M. KelleyOne summer can change everything.Brooklyn-based Hannah is a bestselling author struggling to write her second book after personal losses. Her older sister, Sara, still lives in Chatham, Cape Cod, where they grew up, and is married with four children. Once a dedicated librarian, Sara dreams of reviving her love affair with literature, but instead, she is stuck with too many family responsibilities and a fizzling marriage.When Hannah gets the chance to retreat to her aunt's oceanfront house in Chatham for the summer, it seems like just the thing to get her creative juices flowing. And she’ll be able to spend more time with Sara, who is eager to find her way back into the workforce, to do something rewarding and book-related. The pair will spend the summer making friends, rekindling romance— especially Spencer, an old acquaintance from high school-turned very hot grump— and opening themselves up to the magic of books and the beach. Perfect for fans of Mary Kay Andrews, Susan Mallery and Brenda Novak, The Seaside Sisters will delight and charm you as easily as an ocean breeze.
The Season: (Debutantes: 2): LOVE, HATE, ALLIES, ENEMIES. The Season begins
by Charlotte BinghamAn immensely readable drama of period society that you WILL NOT be able to put down. Authored by the million copy and Sunday Times bestselling author Charlotte Bingham, perfect for fans of Louise Douglas and Dinah Jefferies.'Bingham's imagination is thoroughly original' - DAILY MAIL'Charlotte Bingham...always tells a rattling good story...Pure escapism!' - Woman and Home'Pure delicious escapism' - ***** Reader review'The characters are so well developed with such an engaging story line. I wish there were more books in this series.' - ***** Reader review*********************************************************************************ALL IS FAIR IN LOVE AND WAR...Portia and Emily meet to launch their daughters on an unsuspecting Society for the London Season. Both are determined that their offspring, Phyllis and Edith, will catch the eye of their friend May's son, a future Duke.Meanwhile, their arch-enemy Daisy Lanford, fallen on hard times due to his own extravagance and penchant for lovers, is busy launching American heiresses. However, Phyllis, having formed an unholy alliance with Edith, is intent on spoiling the American girl's chances.As always, the Season is fraught with dangers for both the young and the middle-aged, while the old observe, knowing it has all gone on before.It will be a minor miracle if all three girls find husbands before the end of the Season, and their mothers renewed happiness...
A Season Beyond A Kiss (The Birmingham Family #2)
by Kathleen E. WoodiwissHer marriage to dashing American shipping magnate Jeff Birmingham signals the beginning of a wonderful new life for Raelynn Barrett. In the loving shelter of her husband's embrace, the pain of loss is diminished, as is her anger over her family's tragic and undeserved disgrace. But try as she might, Raelynn cannot close her ears to the cruel accusations and whispered rumors about her new spouse that buzz around her head like bees. And she cannot deny what her own eyes see, though the images before her seem to brand her darling Jeff as the worst sort of criminal, forcing her to flee his desire and his love. Yet Jeff knows he is innocent--though he is unaware of the conspiracy that has shrouded his marriage in secrets and now imperils it with lies. And he will oppose the treachery with every fiber of his being in order to preserve his threatened happiness--to win back the trust of the woman he cherishes...and secure his place forever in his beloved Raelynn's heart.Her marriage to dashing American shipping magnate Jeff Birmingham signals the beginning of a wonderful new life for Raelynn Barrett. In the loving shelter of her husband's embrace, the pain of loss is diminished, as is her anger over her family's tragic and undeserved disgrace. But try as she might, Raelynn cannot close her ears to the cruel accusations and whispered rumors about her new spouse that buzz around her head like bees. And she cannot deny what her own eyes see, though the images before her seem to brand her darling Jeff as the worst sort of criminal, forcing her to flee his desire and his love.Yet Jeff knows he is innocent---though he is unaware of the conspiracy that has shrouded his marriage in secrets and now imperils it with lies. And he will oppose the treachery with every fiber of his being in order to preserve his threatened happiness---to win back the trust of the woman he cherishes...and secure his place forever in his beloved Raelynn's heart.Her marriage to dashing American shipping magnate Jeff Birmingham signals the beginning of a wonderful new life for Raelynn Barrett. In the loving shelter of her husband's embrace, the pain of loss is diminished, as is her anger over her family's tragic and undeserved disgrace. But try as she might, Raelynn cannot close her ears to the cruel accusations and whispered rumors about her new spouse that buzz around her head like bees. And she cannot deny what her own eyes see, though the images before her seem to brand her darling Jeff as the worst sort of criminal, forcing her to flee his desire and his love.Yet Jeff knows he is innocent---though he is unaware of the conspiracy that has shrouded his marriage in secrets and now imperils it with lies. And he will oppose the treachery with every fiber of his being in order to preserve his threatened happiness---to win back the trust of the woman he cherishes...and secure his place forever in his beloved Raelynn's heart.
Season for Desire (Holiday #4)
by Annie Nicholas Theresa Romain Stacy Mckitrick Rhonda LeahProperly Wicked. Like her four sisters, Lady Audrina Bradleigh is expected to marry a duke, lead fashion, and behave with propriety. Consequently, Audrina pursues mischief with gusto, attending scandalous parties and indulging in illicit affairs. But when an erstwhile lover threatens to ruin her reputation, Audrina has no choice but to find a respectable husband at once. Who would guess that her search would lead her to Giles Rutherford, a blunt-spoken American on a treasure hunt of his own? When a Christmas snowstorm strands the pair at a country inn, more secrets are traded than gifts--along with kisses that require no mistletoe--and Audrina discovers even proper gentlemen have their wicked side. . .
A Season for Family
by Mae NunnTexas cop Heath Stone knows what it's like to have no home or family. Once a foster-care kid, Heath now appreciates those who help others. Like Olivia Wyatt, the lovely young woman who opened a homeless shelter in a tough part of town. But Olivia's hard work is in danger when Table of Hope is suspected of being a drug front. Heath goes undercover to keep a close eye on the shelter-and Olivia. What he finds is a woman of faith, a woman who feels like family...the family he's always dreamed of.
A Season for Grace (The Brothers' Bond #1)
by Linda GoodnightThe moment they met, social worker Mia Carano knew Officer Collin Grace was the perfect mentor for a runaway teen in her care. After all, the boy looked up to him, and desperately needed a role model. Though a childhood spent in foster care had hardened Collin, Mia would reveal the caring man she knew was inside. After all, breaking through his gruff exterior would fulfill a boy's Christmas wish...and maybe even her own.
A Season for Grace & The Heart of Grace (The Brothers' Bond)
by Linda GoodnightA Season for GraceHim? A mentor? Oklahoma City cop Collin Grace knows his broken childhood means he's the wrong choice to help a troubled teen, no matter what social worker Mia Carano says. Yet with Mia's help, Collin might find it's not too late to find-or build-a family of his own. The Heart of GraceDrew Michaels has a secret that shadows everything, from his renowned photography work to his relationship with his estranged wife, Larissa. When a surprise revelation pulls his past into the limelight, can Drew accept this second chance for home, family and happily ever after?
Season for Love
by Velvet CarterIs this love at last? Lark Randolph is ready to give up on men...especially after her last disastrous relationship! A business trip to Italy with designer Dash Migilio is the kind of getaway the Manhattan fashion tycoon really needs. As they explore Italy's vast countryside, dining in romantic cafés, the sinfully seductive younger millionaire awakens a desire that tempts Lark to cross the line from business...into pleasure. Dash has admired the beautiful businesswoman from afar. And now the charming Italian is reveling in the passionate side of his boss that he has just discovered. But once back in New York, it's business as usual-until a ruthless adversary threatens everything Lark has worked for. With both their futures on the line, can Dash convince her to take a chance on him-and them-before it's too late?
A Season for Love (Famous Authors Ser.)
by Heather GrahamA passionate but brief interlude with a dark stranger at sea threatens the foundation of Ronnie von Hurst&’s lifeTheir intoxicating affair during a sun-soaked, three-day cruise was over as quickly as it started: Statuesque Ronnie von Hurst ended the tryst and planned never to see the handsome Drake O&’Hara again. That is, until Drake shows up at the secluded South Carolina island estate that Ronnie shares with her estranged husband. Ronnie understands her duty: She must appear as the perfect Southern hostess, poised at all times. But how can she do this when her guest can unravel her reserve with just a glance? This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.