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The South American's Wife (Latin Lovers)
by Kay ThorpeIs she really the Latin lover's wife?Waking up in a Rio hospital bed, Karen has noidea how she got there. And when Luiz Andradeintroduces himself as her husband, Karen isshocked and bewildered.Though Luiz claims she betrayed him, theyrediscover their intense mutual passion andKaren is convinced she could never have beenan unfaithful wife. So what is the secret thatLuiz isn't telling her?
South Beach Love: A feel-good romance from Hallmark Publishing
by Caridad PineiroFrom New York Times Bestselling Author Caridad Piñeiro and Hallmark Publishing comes a story about rival quinceañeras, glorious Cuban cooking, friendship, family ties—and romance.Two chefs are catering the fifteenth birthday parties of two girls who are definitely not friends. Only one of the celebrations will be chosen to be featured in the local paper. And both chefs have something to prove. Tony Sanchez, the established executive chef of a New York restaurant, is on a long-overdue visit home to Miami. He&’s committed to making the celebration the best it can be—for the sake of his niece, the rest of his family, and his reputation. Sara Kelly hadn&’t known much about quinceañeras before she agreed to cater one for her niece. It&’s a chance to both help her family and to promote her brand-new restaurant in Miami. From her Cuban sister-in-law, Sara learns about quince traditions, appreciating the meaning behind them. When Tony was growing up, Sara was his best friend&’s little sister; now, he sees her in a very different light. But his last relationship with another chef ended in disaster…and Sara knows that, once the parties are over, he&’ll be gone. Can either of them entertain the idea of a new romance? This irresistible romance includes a free Hallmark original recipe.
The South Beach Search
by Sharon HartleyNot the treasure they expected to find Trading the past for a simpler life in Miami is part of yoga teacher Taki's path to better karma. But when a devastating theft brings federal prosecutor Reese Beauchamps into her life, things are suddenly a lot more complicated! She's drawn to gorgeous Reese in ways she can't explain. His analytical mind prevents him from understanding why spiritual intuition guides her...and he reminds her of what she'd rather forget. But chasing a criminal, they can't dodge the sizzle of attraction. Now, unless Taki trusts Reese's determination to protect her, she might run again...and leave love behind.
South Beach Sizzle
by Suzanne Weyn Diana GonzalezIs Enrique trying to win her over -- or just trying to win? Road trip! Lula Cruz has her last summer before college all mapped out. She's checking out of NYC and checking in to the sizzling hot "SoBe" scene with her best friend, Jeff. When their day jobs get to be a drag, they spice things up by entering a local band contest. And spicy it is! Turns out that the hottie Lula keeps running into is also her band's toughest competition! Enrique might seem like the perfect guy, but as things heat up Lula has to wonder: Can she trust her biggest rival with her heart?
South Carolina
by Yvonne LehmanThe female instinct to protect and provide for her family is strong. But can these four Southern women stand up to the challenges that rage against their loved ones? As a young woman, Sharon saw her life forever changed one tempestuous night, but After the Storm, she rebuilt and raised a loving family. When a new tragedy strikes, can Sharon reveal her hidden secrets to save her grandson's life? Adella married the Catch of a Lifetime for his money but now feels trapped in her own net. The decision she is about to make will forever affect her sisters, her daughter, and her husband. Brooke has lost the love of her youth and now must raise a young son alone. She is plagued by distrust as she tries to start over, but Somewhere a Rainbow must await her. Norah will do anything to see that her orphaned niece is raised in a loving environment. But when she meets the baby's uncle - a true Southern Gentleman - they disagree on everything. Can there be compromise for the child's sake? The ultimate family man is God - but will each of these women turn to Him for counsel? Can they comprehend His lessons on true love?
South Dakota Showdown: Undercover Rebel (the Mighty Mckenzies) / South Dakota Showdown (a Badlands Cops Novel) (The Badlands Cops Novels #1)
by Nicole HelmA small town cop gets a second chance with his first love when he helps her rescue her sister from a crime syndicate in this romantic suspense.Sheriff Jamison Wyatt has spent his life helping his loved ones elude his father’s ruthless gang of thugs, the Sons of the Badlands. But he’s never forgotten Liza Dean, the one who got away. Now Liza’s sister, a child, is caught in the gang’s most horrifying crime yet—and only Jamison can help her retrieve the little girl from her captors. With only each other in the isolation of the unforgiving South Dakota landscape, can they infiltrate the crime syndicate before it’s too late?
South Of The River
by Sally SpencerA tale of courage, warmth and grit, continuing the South London saga begun in old Father Thames.In turn of the century Southwark, times are changing. Traffic on the river is waning, replaced by the railways, and the mass of new inventions - the telephone, moving pictures, motor cars - is beginning to transform every day life. It's all change for the members of the close knit community too, and some find it easier to adapt than others. Belinda is forgiving her way as an independent woman; Mary tries to find the courage to stand up to her mother; Fred faces the ultimate challenge when the docks go up in fire; Maggie driven by the loss of her baby, and Tom cannot escape his chequered past.
South of Surrender
by Laura KayeShe's the only one who can see through his golden boy façade to the broken god within...Chrysander Notos, Supreme God of the South Wind and Summer, is on a mission: save Eurus from his death sentence, and prove his troubled brother can be redeemed. But Eurus fights back, triggering vicious summer storms that threaten the mortal realm, dangerously drain Chrys, and earn the ire of the Olympic gods who ordered Eurus dead.Laney Summerlyn refuses to give up her grandfather's horse farm, despite her deteriorating vision. More than ever, she needs the organized routine of her life at Summerlyn Stables, until a ferocious storm brings an impossible-and beautiful-creature crashing down from the heavens.Injured while fighting Eurus, Chrys finds himself at the mercy of a mortal woman whose compassion and acceptance he can't resist. As they surrender to the passion flaring between them, immortal enemies close in, forcing Chrys to choose between his brother and the only woman who's ever loved the real him.
South Riding (Virago Modern Classics #28)
by Winifred HoltbyWhen Sarah Burton returns to her hometown as headmistress she is full of ambition, determined to create a great school and to inspire her girls to take all they can from life. But in the aftermath of the First World War, the country is in depression and ideals are hard won. Lydia Holly, the scholarship girl from the shacks, is the most brilliant student Sarah has ever taught, but when her mother's health fails, her education must be sacrificed - there is nobody else to care for the children.Robert Carne of Maythorpe Hall stands for everything Sarah despises: his family has farmed the South Riding for generations, their position uncontested. Yet Sarah cannot help being drawn to this proud, haunted - and almost ruined - man.South Riding is a rich, panoramic novel, bringing vividly to life a rural community on the brink of change.
The South Side Tour Guide
by Shelter SomersetAndrew Wingal's life has become a farce. Unemployed for more than a year, he starts giving tours into the seedy parts of Chicago to tourists eager to witness real-life crime. The local media, politicians, the police department, and belligerent gang members don't like him. When Andy's job gets him into deeper trouble, his hotheaded boyfriend insists he flee town for a few weeks until things simmer down. With nowhere else to go, Andy heads for eastern Iowa, where his former brother-in-law, Harden Krane, lives on an idyllic farm with his two school-age children, Mason and Olivia. Harden has his own specters haunting him. Left with his young daughter and son to raise on his own, he struggles to work full time and build a normal life for them. Yet when Andy shows up after a three-year absence, he hopes that the family's hardships might ease up, if only temporarily. But during Andy's stay, a common menace from Harden and Andy's past appears unexpectedly--and Harden and Andy find solace in each other in a way neither imagined possible.
A South Texas Holiday
by Michael WarJesus Mendoza is looking to get away from big city life and forget about his cheating ex-boyfriend. So when he has the opportunity to film a local Posada at a progressive church in South Texas, he takes the first ticket out of Chicago and heads to Puntos Del Rey.The first thing he notices is the heat, but the second is hunky Frank Villalobos, his guide for the week of the Posada. While Jesus tries to keep things professional, his attraction to Frank is undeniable. As Jesus gets to know the members of the church and their stories, he learns about a culture that has long eluded him. But will he get to learn more about Frank, too?
South Village Singles Collection
by Jill ShalvisSweet, Sassy Singles!From New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis comes a trilogy about friends who make a vow of singlehood in a hip, vibrant yet quaint suburb of Los Angeles. In SOUTH VILLAGE SINGLES, three strong, independent women decide they don't need a man in their lives-but you can never plan when that special one will come along. Quirky dessert caterer Suzanne Carter is definitely cursed in love, so when Ryan Alondo, a man who is her polar opposite, shows up, there's no problem resisting him. Until she remembers that opposites attract! Dr. Nicole Mann's work as a surgeon consumes her whole world. But then architect Ty O'Grady and his sexy Irish accent lead Nicole to prescribe herself an intense-and temporary-round of seduction! Taylor Wellington doesn't do relationships. However, she does do flings-steamy affairs that burn hot...and brief. And her sexy new contractor, Thomas "Mac" Mackenzie, has her thinking about burning up some sheets. Problem is, now that she's got him right where she wants him, she can't seem to stop playing with fire. Read Roughing It With Ryan, Tangling With Ty, and Messing With Mac for romances full of sexy, sassy fun!
South Village Singles Complete Collection (South Village Singles)
by Jill ShalvisNew York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis brings readers the classic series South Village Singles, where a group of friends makes a vow of singlehood in a vibrant suburb of Los Angeles.Roughing it with RyanSuzanne Carter has sworn off men…really! Her inability to take life seriously drives them crazy, so it’s best she leaves them alone. Then strong, handsome Ryan Alondo rescues her and she simply melts. Who could resist all that rough-and-tumble sexiness? But as tempting as he is, she’s not going to fall for his charms! Originally published in 2003.Tangling with Ty Dr. Nicole Mann is simply too busy for romance. Her work as a surgeon consumes her entire world and she prefers it that way. That is, until she meets too-charming-for-his-own-good Ty O’Grady. This sexy architect with his Irish accent has her thinking of something other than medicine. So she’ll prescribe herself an intense—but temporary—round of seduction to cure this Ty fever once and for all.Originally published in 2003.Messing with MacTaylor Wellington doesn’t do relationships. She learned a long time ago that they were a recipe for heartache. However, she does do flings—steamy affairs that burn hot…and brief. And her sexy new contractor, Thomas “Mac” Mackenzie, has her thinking about burning up some sheets. Problem is, now that she’s got him right where she wants him, she can’t seem to stop playing with fire.Originally published in 2003.The Street Where She LivesThe secure world that Rachel Wellers has carefully constructed is crumbling around her. Her sweet twelve-year-old daughter is turning into a sullen teenager. The injuries she’s just sustained in a hit-and-run accident are jeopardizing her career. And worst of all, Ben Asher—the man she sent away thirteen years ago—is back, tipped off by her daughter that they need him. When Ben hears that Rachel has been injured, he panics. In an instant, he returns to the city that he swore he’d never visit again. He doesn’t want to question his motives for doing so…he only knows he has to protect Rachel. But he doesn’t count on the feelings that get stirred up being with her…or how hard it will be to leave her again. Originally published in 2003.
The South Wind (The Four Winds #3)
by Alexandria WarwickFrom the bestselling author of The North Wind and The West Wind comes a sizzling fantasy romance novel featuring a fake engagement and second chance romance, inspired by Sleeping Beauty and the Greek myth of Theseus and the Minotaur. Princess Sarai of Ammara has less than two months to live. Cursed as a child to die on her twenty-fifth nameday, she will do whatever it takes to secure her realm&’s future, including an arranged marriage to Prince Balior of Um Salim. But another man vies for her attention: Notus, the South Wind, god of the desert breeze, and Sarai&’s ex-lover. Sarai is determined to stay away from the god who betrayed her and honour her father&’s plan. But Prince Balior has an obsession with the menacing labyrinth that sits within the palace walls, and soon Sarai realises that her intended might be a dangerous threat to her people. To escape the marriage and save her kingdom, Sarai fakes an engagement to the god she hates. Time is running out. Together with Notus, Sarai must face the horrors dwelling inside the labyrinth if she hopes to save the kingdom and break her curse – but in order to succeed, she must confront the monsters she carries within herself…
Southern Belle
by Fiona Hood-StewartElm MacBride belongs to a world of wealth, politics and Southern hospitality. But when her husband, a self-absorbed politician who will stop at nothing to seize power, betrays her, Elm flees Savannah to her old friend's chalet in the heart of Switzerland.Meeting a beautiful woman on the ski slopes is the last thing Irishman Johnny Graney thought would happen when he agreed to a family vacation in Gstaad. After all, no woman has been able to capture his heart since the terrible day his young wife was killed. But there's something intriguing about Elm MacBride, in whom he senses an incredible strength.And Elm finds herself equally drawn to Johnny's passion for his home, the Thoroughbred horses he raises-and for her.But the ties Elm has to the world of old politics are not easily severed and she finds herself an unwilling pawn in her husband's game of power, forced to maintain appearances with a man determined to control her every move. And when his desperate actions threaten to destroy her, Johnny must save not only their love, but Elm's very life...
Southern by Design
by Grace Helena Walz"With this Charleston-set debut novel . . . Grace Helena Walz has taken her place among such treasured Southern novelists as Dorothea Benton and Anne Rivers Siddons." --Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of Summers at the Saint"A story of second chances and long-lost love as atmospheric as the Lowcountry itself, this is a positively charming debut from a stand-out new voice. Add it to your TBR list immediately!" --Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times bestselling author of A Happier LifeSweet Magnolias meets Fixer Upper in this delightfully refreshing debut about a woman bravely chasing her dreams, building a life on her own terms, and maybe even discovering a second chance at love.Magnolia "Mack" Bishop is staring down the barrel at single motherhood--thanks to an unsolicited personal picture her husband texted another woman that quickly went viral among every mom group in town. But she's determined to not let it distract her from the professional victory she's inches away from: securing Charleston's prestigious Historic Preservation Design Fellowship, the apple of every local designer's eye.But when the final house tour is undone by a host of calamities, Mack's shot at the fellowship goes up in flames. Smelling blood in the water, Mack's mother, the original Magnolia Bishop, breezes in with a project lead--strings attached. If there's one thing Magnolia lives for, aside from maintaining her station atop the Southern social ladder, it's to control Mack's life . . . and that includes keeping the identity of the absentee father Mack never knew in the shadows.While working for her mother is the professional equivalent of moving into one's parent's basement, Mack spots an opportunity to make it her own when a television network puts a call out for local designers. Pitching the home renovation TV pilot of her dreams--one with a historic preservation twist--might just be the way to finally prove herself. Still, she'll have to do it covertly to avoid her mother's interference.Just when Mack finds her professional footing, at home she spots an impossibly familiar figure unloading his moving truck into the newly sold house next door. She is furious, floored, and regrettably flustered because Lincoln Kelly is the one who got away. Fifteen years earlier he was a summer romance she inadvertently fell in love with, and when he left, following his dreams to New York, Mack was broken-hearted.Filled with characters who could step off the page and a reminder that nothing worth saving is beyond repair, this charming and delightful debut novel will resonate with readers of Southern women's fiction by Mary Kay Andrews and Kristy Woodson Harvey.
Southern Charm & Second Chances (The Savannah Sisters #2)
by Nancy Robards ThompsonMaybe this time they’ve found a recipe for success. Should she pack her knivesOr sharpen them?Celebrity chef Liam Wright has come to Savannah to rebrand a local restaurant. And pastry chef Jane Clark couldn’t be more appalled! The man who impulsively fired her from her New York City dream job—and turned her life upside down—is now on her turf. And if the restaurant is to succeed, Liam needs Jane’s help navigating Savannah’s quirky culture…and their feelings for each other.
The Southern Charmer (Blossom Branch)
by Janice Maynard&“I can&’t wait for another visit to Blossom Branch!&” —RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling authorSecond time&’s the charm. When a guy leaves your best friend at the altar, you should hate him. Avoid him. You definitely shouldn&’t fall for him…right? But when Gabby Nolan runs into her BFF&’s ex, Jason Brightman, eighteen months after the wedding that wasn&’t, one thing is certain: the secret crush she had on him in college—the one Gabby worked hard to bury—is still very much alive and kicking. What&’s worse is that Jason is no longer the immature, privileged boy he once was. The man who stands before Gabby now is thoughtful, self-aware and somehow more handsome than ever. But none of that changes the fact that Gabby shouldn&’t be looking in the first place. Unlike Jason, Gabby has worked hard to climb to where she is, something he could never understand. The last thing she wants is to derail everything she&’s accomplished for a guy. Except Gabby isn&’t the only one who&’s been carrying a torch, and Jason&’s efforts to make her smile are working entirely too well. Maybe yesterday&’s mistakes can lead to a promising future—as long as the baggage they&’re both carrying isn&’t too much to bear. Bonus novella! Their blind date was amazing. The morning after? Not so much. And Jeff and Marisa have avoided each other ever since, even in a town as small as Blossom Branch. But when they&’re trapped together in a cellar during a tornado, the heat between them might be as dangerous as the storm!Blossom BranchBook 1: The Runaway Bride of Blossom BranchBook 2: One Sweet Southern SummerBook 3: The Southern Charmer
Southern Charms (Enchanted Love #2)
by Trana Mae SimmonsA Woman Rancher's Life Takes a Decided Turn When Her Fairy Godmother Visits—Love Soon Follows—in Southern Charms, an Enchanting Romance with a Touch of Paranormal From Trana Mae SimmonsNorthern Central Texas, Late 1800'sAt his mother's insistence, city-slicker Shane Morgan reluctantly leaves New York City for the wilds of Texas, searching for the daughter of his mother's best friend. A woman who, unbeknownst to her, is an heiress to a huge fortune.Ellie Parker is the unwanted stepchild doing all the ranch work, while her mother dotes on her real daughter. She drowns her sorrows by running the ranch she loves, enjoying the company of ranch hands, horses, and cattle.When a polished city slicker shows up and imposes himself upon her life, he refuses to be ignored. But when a lady of the evening, claiming to be Ellie's fairy godmother, along with her spoiled white cat, also intrudes at the same time the circus comes to town, it's all too much for Ellie.Amid an atmosphere of deception and disbelief, Ellie finds herself falling in love with the totally inappropriate Shane Morgan. But can love find its way through the morass of truths Shane is forced to shroud?About the Author:T. M. Simmons lives in a haunted house on the edge of the East Texas Piney Woods, which she and her husband share with various pets and paranormal residents. In between writing cozy mysteries and other stories, she delights in scaring herself silly during otherworldly encounters and visits haunted buildings and graveyards during dark and full moons. Her husband goes along sometimes to protect her from the bumps in the night, although he's been known to spy a ghost and retreat rather than confront it. She also pursues paranormal entities with her real-life Twila, Aunt Belle Brown, who are Lead Investigators of the Supernatural Researchers of Texas paranormal investigative team. SRT's motto is "Leave Peace Behind," and the team seeks to leave peace for the people who are dealing with troubled hauntings, as well as for the ghosts. Simmons is extremely willing to discuss her experiences with anyone she can corner.
Southern Comfort
by Karen KelleySHE NEEDED A COVER. Undercover DEA agent Fallon Hargis can handle a nine-millimeter and take down a drug cartel. But nothing in her training has prepared her for sexy Wade Tanner and Two Creeks, Texas. Hiding out in the rinky-dink town is a necessity until she can discover who betrayed her at the agency. But people who don't lock their doors? Who bake pies and tell you to have a nice day? Torture. And having seductive, caring Wade melting her armor one kiss at a time? Sublime torture... HE NEEDED A WAKE-UP CALL. Wade Tanner has had enough of living life on the edge. That's why he quit the detective life to become sheriff of this sleepy town. Now suddenly there's this bold, brassy, sexy, and unbelievably exciting woman luring him out of his comfort zone and into a life of chaos he didn't realize he missed. But what will it take to get her to trust him...to show her what a man who cares can really do for her? SOUTHERN COMFORT. As the threat grows and danger narrows in, a tough-as-nails agent and a sly, unwavering sheriff are about to get in over their heads--on the case and in each other's hearts. And once they get a little taste of southern comfort, anything could happen...
Southern Comfort
by Sandra KittIn bestselling author Sandra Kitt&’s sizzling summer romance, a little down-home love goes a long way Jewelry designer Rachel Givens loses the mother figure in her life when Julia Winters dies. As it turns out, Julia harbored secrets—including the existence of a handsome son, Lucas Monroe Scott. Now Rachel learns that she and Lucas have both inherited his mother&’s lovely summer cottage in Highland Beach, Maryland. But can she bear to share cramped quarters with the gorgeous yet openly hostile sax player?Lucas can&’t believe his mother left half his inheritance to a perfect stranger. But as he gets to know Rachel, his resentment fades and his feelings grow into something richer and much more intense. If he can come to terms with the mysteries of his past, he might just think about putting down roots in Highland Beach . . .
Southern Comfort
by Amie LouellenA Confederate ghost who haunts a sweet old lady's house once a month is exactly the kind of story Chicago freelance reporter Newland Tran needs to bounce back from a career in disgrace. He's even willing to hang out in small-town Turtle Creek, Mississippi to do it.Natalie Coleman has her life in complete order. Well, almost. She still has to clean up the messes from her wayward parents, her eccentric aunt, and her underage brother...who's also Turtle Creek's current mayor. Now that they have a reporter underfoot, Natalie's sanity is about to snap.But there's more to the ghost than just a story. And Newland discovers there's more to Natalie than he ever dreamed. Can the unlikely pair discover the truth behind the eerie goings-on before Newland succumbs to Natalie's brand of southern comfort?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Southern Comforts
by Nan DixonRule #2-Never get involved with a guest Abigail Fitzgerald has always followed her mama's rules when it comes to running their family's B and B. But her mama never had to resist a man like Grayson Smythe. A long-term guest, Gray spends his evenings having dinner with Abby in her kitchen-and it's not long before their attraction begins to sizzle. Although Gray's kisses are a delicious distraction, Abby's priorities are the B and B and the dream of opening her own restaurant. And Gray definitely has the means to help her. But when money seems to be all he can offer, Abby suspects she might get burned.
Southern Comforts
by Joann RossTo her fans, Roxanne Scarbrough is the genteel Southern queen of good taste-she's built an empire around the howto's of gracious living. To her critics-and there are many- Roxanne is a tyrant. And now somebody wants her dead.Chelsea Cassidy, Roxanne's official biographer, knows that Roxanne is determined to keep her dark secrets buried, whatever the cost. But when Chelsea begins to unearth the truth about Roxanne's life, her search leads her back into the arms of her college love, Cash Beaudine-a man Roxanne wants for herself. And suddenly Chelsea's investigation takes on a very personal nature-with potentially fatal consequences.
Southern Comforts
by Sandy SteenProdigal son and bad boy extraordinaire, Beau Stuart is finally coming home. He knows the town isn't anxious to welcome back the rebel they drove out years ago. But one person is very happy to see him. And she's about to make him an offer he can't refuse....Lily Matthews is tired of being a "good" girl. It's time she learned what it is to be a real woman-with a real man. So when she hears that sexy-as-sin scoundrel Beau Stuart is coming home, she knows he's the one to help her. After all, what hot-blooded male could possibly turn down some good old-fashioned Southern comforts...?