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The Marrying Kind
by Judith Anne MccarthyJane O’Hara has decided to take a sabbatical from her University teaching job in order to follow her bliss and work on a horse farm. Nora Hannon hires the self-effacing Jane instantly, hoping to match her up with her handsome, successful, but emotionally arrested son. Nora loves Mark, but she wants grandchildren!Upon Nora’s request, Mark Hannon returns home ostensibly to help with estate business, but also to evade his latest conquest, supermodel Veronica, whose innumerable phone messages and texts to Mark go unheeded and unreturned.Mark and Jane feel an immediate connection. However, Jane must overcome the sadness of her past, rooted in the untimely death of her father when she was ten and the consequent estrangement from her mother. Mark, who has never had to confront his irresponsible, cavalier nature, must deal with the fallout of having ill-used Veronica, who seeks to revenge herself.Only if Mark and Jane master themselves can they come together.Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
The Marrying Kind (The Inconvenient Bride Series, Book #3)
by Sharon IhleLiberty Ann Justice runs the Laramie Wyoming newspaper with all the fire of a born-and-bred journalist. When Donovan--a handsome stranger Libby mistakes for her employer's son who's intent on shuttering her down--struts into her office, she hates him on sight and heads to her employer's San Francisco offices, prepared for battle.Donovan, insisting on being her escort, tags along. But Libby has no use for the silver-tongued devil, despite the way her heart pounds with his every touch.REVIEWS:"...will leave you smiling long after the last page is read!" ~Literary Times THE INCONVENIENT BRIDES, in series order:The Bride Wore SpursMarrying Miss ShyloThe Marring KindOTHER SERIES by Sharon IhleThe WILD WOMEN Series:UntamedWildcatWild RoseWild Hearts
The Marrying MacAllister
by Joan Elliott PickartFIRST COME TWINS...THEN COMES MARRIAGE?Caitlin Cunningham was about to make the most heart-wrenching decision of her life. Thanks to a bureaucratic mix-up at the Chinese orphanage, this fiercely independent single mom had to choose between two orphaned sisters. The situation seemed hopeless. Until another solution presented itself-marrying fellow traveler Matt MacAllister!The temporary marriage was supposed to solve her dilemma, but it left Caitlin more conflicted than ever. A man as driven by his work as Matt MacAllister could never be a family man. And yet his kisses and quiet strength told Caitlin that Matt was a man worth fighting for. Could she now make Matt see that he'd never find fulfillment...without her by his side?
The Marrying Season (Legend of St. Dwynwen #3)
by Candace CampThe third novel in the New York Times bestselling Legend of St. Dwynwen trilogy depicts the delicious romance between a haughty lady and the gentleman who coaxes her to drop her guard at last.Her brother Alec, Earl of Rawdon, has joyously wed his true love, but Genevieve Stafford anticipates no such unabashed emotion on her wedding day. The icily beautiful aristocrat is to marry Lord Dursbury, and love is not part of the bargain. But when someone frames Genevieve in a cruel scheme, the scandal shatters her engagement and her respectability. So why has Sir Myles Thorwood gallantly offered to marry her? Handsome, flirtatious Myles is her opposite in many ways, yet he understands her the way no other man ever has. Trumping her expectations of a loveless marriage, Myles shows Genevieve just what it means to be man and wife . . . but are his attentions mere kindness or true devotion? Will their passion endure for more than a passing season?
The Mars House: A BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick
by Natasha Pulley'Pure Pulley' STUART TURTON'Joyful and profound' CATRIONA WARD'Simply unputdownable' THOMAS D. LEE'A work of staggering genius' IMRAN MAHMOOD'Charming and funny and perfectly paced' TEMI OH'A spiritual heir to Terry Pratchett' ROBIN STEVENS 'Book of the year for me' LAUREN JAMESJanuary Stirling was one of the principal dancers of London's Royal Ballet. Now he's a climate refugee bound for Tharsis, the notorious terraformed colony on Mars. It's a utopia for the naturalised population. For January, as a dangerous Earthstronger whose body is unadjusted to the weaker Martian gravity, it's a life sentence to hard labour and ferocious discrimination. But he will live.Aubrey Gale, energy trillionaire and hereditary senator, is running for election on a hardline platform to protect the native population from dangerous immigrants. The path to equality is simple, requiring all Earthstrongers who choose to come to Mars to undergo the disabling and sometimes fatal process of surgical naturalisation.Which is no life at all.When a disastrous media encounter plunges Aubrey and January's lives into chaos, the solution is a five-year made-for-reality-TV marriage that could secure January's future and ensure Aubrey's political success . . . but it soon becomes clear that thousands of lives hang in the balance, and nothing is as it seems.Timely and utterly unputdownable, The Mars House is an exceptional genre-blending story about privilege, strength, life, and love across class divisions - perfect for fans of Babel by R.F. Kuang, The Ferryman by Justin Cronin, and This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone.
The Marsh Hawk
by Dawn MactavishIt was to be a gala three-day event at Moorhaven Manor, the rambling country estate of Lady Jenna Hollingsworth's betrothed, Viscount Rupert Marner. To be attended by half the Cornish nobility, not to mention a host of peers from London, it would be a diversion of picnicking, riding, archery, and shooting. It would end in Jenna marrying another. But was her new husband the same man who had killed her father? After one night of passion, she began to wonder. The jarring aroma of leather, tobacco and recently drunk wine drifting toward her on the breeze--she remembered it so well, as well as the tall, muscular shape beneath the multi-caped greatcoat, and those eye of blue fire through the holes in his mask. Oh yes, she remembered the man with whom she shared a secret past. He was the highwayman known as...The Marsh Hawk...
The Marshal Meets His Match
by Clari DeesIn a world of marriage-minded females, Meri McIsaac is steadfastly single. She's happiest riding on her father's ranch. At least until the town's new marshal startles her and causes her to fall-literally-at his feet. Then he has the gall to implicate her ranch in a bank holdup, turning her entire life upside down.This is the woman the local matchmaker thought he should meet? Meri is stubborn and headstrong as a mule. Yet he recognizes her courage and loyalty, too, and the grief she carries over her mother's passing. And if he can protect her from a criminal desperate to cover his tracks, he'll prove that risking her heart could be the greatest adventure yet.
The Marshal Takes a Bride & Second Chance Bride: A 2-in-1 Collection
by Renee Ryan Jane Myers PerrineA chance for redemptionThe Marshal Takes a Bride by Renee RyanUS marshal Trey Scott is fixin’ to walk down the aisle just as soon as schoolteacher Katherine Taylor agrees to say “I do.” Katherine needs to wed to save her reputation, but Trey is bent on avenging his first wife’s murder and Katherine thinks he should leave vengeance to a higher power. Will the sacrifice demanded by the woman he loves be too great to bear…or will it be Trey’s ultimate redemption?Second Chance Bride by Jane Myers PerrineSecond chances are rare in Annie MacAllister’s life, and the opportunity to pose as a respectable schoolteacher is too good to pass up. She can stay in Trail’s End, Texas, just long enough to earn money for a new start. She never dreams that in helping herself, she’ll help her students—and upright rancher John Sullivan. But they will both need some divine forgiveness to reignite their faith and find a future together…
The Marshal and Miss Merritt
by Debra CowanSheriff Bowie Cahill is a man on a mission. Investigating rumors about his parents' death, he won't even let his pretty landlady get between him and the truth. Widow Merritt Dixon knows what it's like to be the wife of a lawman...always coming second. She might need Bowie's protection, and she can't deny it feels good, but she's determined this time she'll stand on her own two feet! When the line between family and justice is blurred, Bowie and Merritt must decide which comes first-the law or love?
The Marshal and Mrs. O'Malley
by Julianne MacleanJo O'Malley might have been hell-bent to avenge her husband's murder, but U.S. Marshal Fletcher Collins swore she wouldn't be allowed to take the law into her own hands. Though there was something about her that made him want to take her into his arms.... Dressed as a man to do murder, Jo O'Malley met her destiny in the magnetic form of Fletcher Collins, who stopped her from killing--and saved her from the gallows. But love between them was impossible, for the letter-of-the-law marshal seemed to have a badge where his heart should be!
The Marshal and the Heiress (The American/Scottish Novels #1)
by Patricia PotterAward-winning author Patricia Potter sweeps readers to an ancestral estate in Scotland where a lady&’s heart is reawakened by the surprising arrival of a rugged American lawman After hunting down outlaws during America&’s Civil War, marshal Ben Masters faces a new challenge. His promise to a dying woman has made him the guardian of Sarah Ann Hamilton, an orphaned little girl who must be returned to the Scottish estate she has inherited. But at Calholm, Ben encounters a clan divided by greed and ambition. Only Sarah Ann stands between the coveted Scottish keep and those next in line to inherit. One of them is the child&’s beautiful aunt. Five years ago, Lisbeth Hamilton came to Calholm as a young bride. When her husband died, she found a new passion: establishing a world-renowned stable and breeding a champion steed to rival any in the British Isles. Now the entire family&’s fate rests with the rugged American who has upended their world . . . and who arouses strong emotions in Lisbeth. With deadly intrigue swirling around Calholm and Ben Masters laying claim to her heart, she realizes how far she&’ll go to protect the child they have both come to love and the passion they were meant to share.The Marshal and the Heiress is the 1st book in the American/Scottish Novels, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Marshal's Hostage
by Delores FossenSecrets had torn them apart...and reunited them in a way neither had expectedShe is the last person Dallas Walker ever wants to see again. Still, this U.S. Marshal has no problem taking Joelle Tate into "protective custody"-on her wedding day. To save his family from unjust charges, he'd take on a lot worse than an ex-flame he couldn't trust. But Dallas doesn't know Joelle has put her freedom on the line to protect him. Now with only two days to investigate a long-buried crime no one wants solved, they must confront their past mistakes, and the shattering secret that drove them apart. Giving in to the simmering desire may lead to an impossible second chance-or help set a trap one calculating killer can't wait to spring....
The Marshal's Justice
by Delores FossenA Texas lawman will move heaven and earth to keep his former lover and their infant daughter safe A shoot-out on the banks of Appaloosa Creek is the last place marshal Chase Crockett expects to find his ex-lover. Former criminal informant April Landis is supposed to be in WITSEC awaiting the birth of their child. But the desperate woman caught in the cross fire isn't pregnant. Telling Chase he was a father-two months early-wasn't an option with murderous thugs targeting April and their infant daughter. Despite the violence that divides them, her only prayer is to trust the Texas lawman sworn to protect his family. Until desire ambushes them again, leaving April and Chase at the mercy of a past with no promise of a future.
The Marshal's Mission
by Anna ZoggLawman with a Secret Hiding his true identity is the only way for US Marshal Jesse Cole to bring bank robbers to justice. But the lovely widow whose Wyoming ranch he stumbles onto reminds him of everything he's sacrificed for the law. When his job is done, he's resolved to leave Lenora Pritchard behind-until she and her son are threatened. Now the only way to protect them is to make her his wife. To conceal her late husband's guilt, Lenora hid his stolen haul. And with a ruthless gang leader determined to retrieve it, she needs Cole's protection for herself and her son. It's a marriage in name only, founded on dangerous secrets...but could it possibly lead to a true and loving family?
The Marshal's Prize
by Rebecca WintersAbandoned as a baby, federal marshal Mitchell Garrett doesn't know his family history, or even his given name. But he's made an impressive identity for himself: hero, protector, Marine and, most recently, private investigator. Which is how he falls into Heidi Norris's life. Someone's been stealing secrets from Heidi's family-owned doughnut dynasty, SweetSpuds, and she suspects it's a relative.Before Mitch returns to the Marshals Service, he'll take this one last case. Besides, going undercover will get Mitch closer to Heidi and her lovable son, Zack. Temporarily, that is. Mitch is ready to reclaim his life, and that means finding his real family...in Florida. Only for this P.I., what he really wants is in the last place he expects.
The Marshal's Promise
by Rhonda GibsonMail-order bride Rebecca Ramsey arrives in the New Mexico territory full of dreams-but they're shattered when she discovers her intended husband has been killed. If it weren't for U.S. marshal Seth Billings's housekeeping job offer, she'd have nowhere to go. Rebecca loves tending to Seth's home, but the strong and silent lawman is harder to figure out. What secret is he hiding?Caring for Jesse Cole's would-be bride is the least Seth can do. If it weren't for him, the young man would still be alive. Seth had promised to look after Rebecca-and to keep her safe from Jesse's enemies. Now if only he can keep his heart safe, as well....
The Marshal's Pursuit
by Gina WelbornMalia Vaccarelli Needs a Place to Hide When her brother is arrested for a gangster's murder, Malia is plunged into danger. Her life in peril, she trusts no one-not even the special U.S. marshal assigned to protect her. But handsome Frank Louden isn't what Malia expects. Hiding Malia on his grandparents' Tuxedo Park estate may not be the best idea, but Frank is determined to do anything to protect her...even if he's soon unable to ignore his growing feelings for the beautiful woman. As their romance blossoms, will Malia's criminal connections force her to choose between her family and her heart?
The Marshal's Ready-Made Family & The Cattleman Meets His Match
by Sherri ShackelfordDon’t miss these heartwarming stories from fan favorite author Sherri Shackelford!The Marshal’s Ready-Made FamilyGentlemen don’t court feisty straight-shooters like JoBeth McCoy. Just as she’s resigned to a lifetime alone, a misunderstanding forces the spunky telegraph operator into a marriage of convenience. Wedding the town’s handsome new marshal offers JoBeth a chance at motherhood, caring for the orphaned little girl she’s come to love.Garrett Cain will lose guardianship of his niece, Cora, if he stays single, but he knows no woman could accept the secrets he’s hidden about his past. The lawman can’t jeopardize Cora’s future by admitting the truth. Yet when unexpected danger in the small town threatens to expose Garrett’s long-buried secret, only a leap of faith can turn a makeshift union into a real family.The Cattleman Meets His MatchCowboy John Elder needs a replacement crew of cattle hands to drive his longhorns to Kansas--he just never figured they’d be wearing petticoats. Traveling with Moira O’Mara and the orphan girls in her care is a mutually beneficial arrangement. Yet despite Moira’s declaration of independence, the feisty beauty evokes John’s every masculine instinct to protect, defend…marry?Moira was grateful for John’s help when he rescued her—and she couldn’t deny that his calm, in control matter proves comforting. But she was determined not to let anything get in the way of her plans to search for her long-lost brother at journey’s end. However, could John show her a new future—one perfect for them to share?
The Marshal's Ready-Made Family (Prairie Courtships)
by Sherri ShackelfordA lawman with a terrible secret enters a marriage of convenience to protect his niece in this wholesome historical Western romance.Kansas, 1881. Gentlemen don’t court feisty straight shooters like JoBeth McCoy. But just as she’s resigned to a lifetime alone, a misunderstanding forces the spunky telegraph operator into a marriage of convenience. Wedding the town’s handsome new marshal offers JoBeth a chance at motherhood, caring for the orphaned little girl she’s come to love.Garrett Cain will lose guardianship of his niece, Cora, if he stays single, but he knows no woman could accept the secrets he’s hidden about his past. The lawman can’t jeopardize Cora’s future by admitting the truth. Yet when unexpected danger in the small town threatens to expose Garrett’s long-buried secret, only a leap of faith can turn a makeshift union into a real family.
The Marshal's Ready-Made Family and Conveniently Wed
by Sherri Shackelford Angel MooreTwo inspirational historical novels featuring couples who marry for convenience but stay together for love in the nineteenth-century America.“The Marshal’s Ready-Made Family” by Sherri ShackelfordJust as she’s resigned to a lifetime alone, a misunderstanding forces spirited JoBeth McCoy into a marriage of convenience. Wedding the town’s handsome marshal Garrett Cain offers a chance at motherhood, caring for Garrett’s orphaned niece. Yet when unexpected danger threatens to expose a long-buried secret, they’ll need a leap of faith to turn their makeshift union into a real family.“Conveniently Wed” by Angel MooreTo save her family’s homestead, Daisy Mosley is willing to marry a rugged cowboy who thinks he knows best. But though the widowed mother of two takes childhood friend Tucker Barlow into her home as her husband, she isn’t ready to welcome him into her heart. Can Tucker show Daisy that he’s more than just a practical groom—he is worthy of her love?
The Marshal's Runaway Witness
by Diane BurkeTHE RELUCTANT WITNESS Angelina Baroni was about to testify against her mafia kingpin father until she received a threat to her life-despite the protection of US Marshal Dylan McKnight. Deciding she's safer on her own, she leaves witness protection and goes into hiding. Three years later, the duty-dedicated marshal is the last man she expects to see when she wakes up in a hospital after someone attempts to kill her. Dylan knows he can't afford to trust Angelina. Still, he'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe from the mobsters on her trail. But Dylan has only a few days to accomplish his most difficult mission: defuse Angelina's doubts about testifying and win her heart before their time runs out.
The Marshal's Unexpected Bride
by Christina RichHe sent for a nanny…and ended up with a mail-order bride. Marshal Beau Garrett penned a desperate ad for a nanny to wrangle the five unruly children he inherited. So why is this society miss at his jail claiming to be his betrothed? Penelope Parker thought the mail-order bride ad was her salvation when she fled the city and an arranged marriage. Meddling matchmakers may be to blame for the mix-up, but no matter, she won&’t go back. With one week to change Beau&’s mind, she&’ll just hike up her muddied skirts, tame the children and prove to her reluctant groom he needs a wife.
The Marshal's Witness
by Lena DiazEveryone has secrets. Hers may get them killed.Breaking protocol and going on the run with a protected witness wasn't in U.S. Marshal Ryan Jackson's plans. And even though Jessica Delaney's testimony nearly put away a crime boss, Ryan can't afford to trust her. Still, the duty-dedicated marshal will do whatever it takes to protect Jessica and uncover the mole leaking her new identity. But staying seconds ahead of the ruthless killers on their trail is easier than keeping himself safe from Jessica's unexpected vulnerability and irresistible determination.Now, as the net around them tightens, Ryan's deepest loss may be the one danger he never anticipated.
The Marshal's Wyoming Bride: The Marshal's Wyoming Bride The Governess's Convenient Marriage Forbidden To The Gladiator (Harlequin Historical Ser.)
by Tatiana MarchA marshal and an accused murderess start out on opposite sides of the law—and love—in this Western romance from the author of The Outlaw and the Runaway.When Rowena McKenzie is accused of murder, she’s relieved to find an unlikely ally in Deputy US Marshal Dale Hunter.Having proved her innocence, she only has one thing of value with which to repay this handsome yet scarred and enigmatic man—the Wyoming ranch she inherited from her father two years ago.But Dale will only accept it if Rowena agrees to be his wife . . .