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Sweet's Folly
by Fiona Hill"...considerably more wit and pizazz than the legendary Georgette [Heyer] herself." —Kirkus Reviews To sweet Honoria Newcombe, the news that she was a burden to her maiden aunts came as a shock, and she resolved at once to relieve her beloved aunts of the financial strain she had unwittingly become. Honoria confers with her friend Emily Blackwood, who realizes Honoria's only hope is marriage. And so Honoria enters into a marriage of convenience with Alexander, Emily's own brother. This begins a comedy of errors so involved that nearly a year is required to unravel its tangled intricacies. Our heroine starts her life at Sweet's Folly, the Blackwood family home, and must learn to deal with the machinations of her spurned suitor, Claude Kemp, and the hilarious antics of her aunts. And, when a stroke of great good fortune sends Emily, Alexander, and Honoria to London, there is also a most extraordinary transformation to be reckoned with: shy, scholarly Alexander has become a perfect devil with the ladies!
Sweetshop of Dreams: A Novel With Recipes (A Novel with Recipes)
by Jenny ColganRose is about to get a taste of the sweet life Rosie Hopkins's life is...comfortable. She has a steady nursing job, a nice apartment, and Gerard, her loyal (if a bit boring) boyfriend. And even though she might like to pursue a more rewarding career, and Gerard doesn't seem to have any plans to propose, Rosie's not complaining. Things could be worse. Right?Life gets a bit more interesting when Rosie's mother sends her out to the country to care for her ailing great aunt Lilian, who owns an old-fashioned sweetshop. But as Rosie gets Lilian back on her feet, breathes a new life into the candy shop, and gets to know the mysterious and solitary Stephen--whose family seems to own the entire town--she starts to think that settling for what's comfortable might not be so great after all.
Sweetwater (Wyoming Frontier #6)
by Dorothy GarlockJenny Gray wondered if she could survive a day in an isolated cabin in the Wyoming Territory, and she needed to stay five years to make the land hers. Local rancher Trell McCall thought of her as proud and beautiful. When a crooked Indian agent tries to drive Jenny out, she needs help. And when she finds the land's real riches include loyal friends and a rugged man to stand by her side, Jenny is ready to fight. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Sweetwater and the Witch
by Jayne CastleWelcome to the world of Harmony, where-despite its name, things are anything but-danger lurks just beneath the surface in this new novel by New York Times bestselling author, Jayne Castle.If there's something Ravenna Chastain knows, it's when to end things. And after she almost winds up the victim of a cult that believes she's a witch, it's easy to walk away from her dead-end career, ready for a new start. But where to find a job that would allow her to use her very specialized skill set? The answer is clear: she becomes a matchmaker.But even a successful matchmaker can't find someone for everyone, and Ravenna considers Ethan Sweetwater her first professional failure. After nine failed dates, Ravenna knows it's time to cut Ethan loose. But Ethan refuses to be fired as a client-he needs one final date to a business function. Since Ravenna needs a date herself to a family event, they agree to a deal: she will be his (business) date if he will be her (fake) date to her grandparents' anniversary celebration.What Ethan fails to mention is that attending the business function is a cover for some industrial espionage that he's doing as a favor to the new Illusion Town Guild boss. Ravenna is happy to help, but their relationship gets even more complicated when things heat up-the chemistry between them is explosive, as explosive as the danger that's stalking Ravenna. Lucky for her, Ethan isn't just an engineer-he's also a Sweetwater, and Sweetwaters are known for hunting down monsters...
Sweetwater and the Witch (A Harmony Novel #16)
by Jayne CastleWelcome to the world of Harmony, where—despite its name, things are anything but—danger lurks just beneath the surface in this new novel by New York Times bestselling author, Jayne Castle. If there&’s something Ravenna Chastain knows, it&’s when to end things. And after she almost winds up the victim of a cult that believes she&’s a witch, it&’s easy to walk away from her dead-end career, ready for a new start. But where to find a job that would allow her to use her very specialized skill set? The answer is clear: she becomes a matchmaker. But even a successful matchmaker can&’t find someone for everyone, and Ravenna considers Ethan Sweetwater her first professional failure. After nine failed dates, Ravenna knows it&’s time to cut Ethan loose. But Ethan refuses to be fired as a client—he needs one final date to a business function. Since Ravenna needs a date herself to a family event, they agree to a deal: she will be his (business) date if he will be her (fake) date to her grandparents&’ anniversary celebration. What Ethan fails to mention is that attending the business function is a cover for some industrial espionage that he&’s doing as a favor to the new Illusion Town Guild boss. Ravenna is happy to help, but their relationship gets even more complicated when things heat up—the chemistry between them is explosive, as explosive as the danger that&’s stalking Ravenna. Lucky for her, Ethan isn&’t just an engineer—he&’s also a Sweetwater, and Sweetwaters are known for hunting down monsters…
Sweetwater Gap
by Denise HunterLife doesn&’t give do-overs. She&’s sure of it. But then she goes home again.Josie Mitchell&’s sister Laurel thinks she&’s come home to pitch in with the apple harvest and save the family orchard. Her brother-in-law Nate thinks she&’s there to talk the overworked, very pregnant Laurel into finally selling the family business. The orchard&’s new manager Grady Mackenzie just thinks she&’s trouble with a capital T. They&’re all right . . . and all wrong. Because no one really knows what drove Josie from home in the first place. Why she&’s never come home before, even for her own father&’s funeral. Why she pushes herself so hard . . . and what she&’s running from. And nobody, not even Josie, is prepared for the surprising new fruit she&’ll find on her last trip home.
Sweetwater Seduction: A Novel
by Joan JohnstonSpinster schoolteacher Eden Devlin was desperate when she convinced rancher and nester wives to withhold sex from their husbands until they agreed to end a devastating range war. But frustrated husbands held at arm's length by their wives resorted to their own desperate measures - and hired gunslinger Burke Kerrigan to seduce Miss Devlin.
Sweetwood Bride
by Pamela MorsiEulie Toby, a young Tennessee girl, traps Moss Collier into a shotgun wedding to support her family after her parents' death. With not much more than marriage vows between them, the two are forced to reach a surprising compromise in this touching tale of two dreamers. Official author Web site: www. pamelamorsi. com.
Swept Aside: Blown Away Torn Apart Swept Aside (The Storm Front Novels #3)
by Sharon SalaFrom a New York Times–bestselling author, a hostage situation leads to love for an undercover cop in book three of this romantic suspense series.Shell-shocked after a nightmarish school shooting, Amalie Pope retreats to an aging plantation house near Bordelaise, Louisiana, to heal, physically and emotionally. She’s there barely an hour when a tornado rips through bayou country, mercifully leaving the house intact. She’s stranded, but unafraid—until a knock on the door.Four escaped prisoners barge inside, and in an instant Amalie is a hostage again. These men are wounded, desperate and dangerous—with one exception. Undercover DEA operative Nick Aroyo is on the run with the gang he’s infiltrated. The only thing he wants more than this collar is to protect fragile, frightened Amalie, who has surrendered herself to his care, body, soul . . . and heart. But he’ll have to play the thug in order to keep her—and his secret—safe, because even though the storm has passed, the danger remains. . . .
Swept Aside
by Sharon SalaShell-shocked after a nightmarish school shooting, Amalie Pope retreats to an aging plantation house near Bordelaise, Louisiana, to heal, physically and emotionally. She's there barely an hour when a tornado rips through bayou country, mercifully leaving the house intact. She's stranded, but unafraid--until a knock on the door. Four escaped prisoners barge inside, and in an instant Amalie is a hostage again. These men are wounded, desperate and dangerous--with one exception. Undercover DEA operative Nick Aroyo is on the run with the gang he's infiltrated. The only thing he wants more than this collar is to protect fragile, frightened Amalie, who has surrendered herself to his care, body, soul. . . and heart. But he'll have to play the thug in order to keep her--and his secret--safe, because even though the storm has passed, the danger remains. . . .
Swept Away
by Dawn AtkinsWork hard, play hard. That's Candy Calder's motto. Even so, she never thought impressing her boss -- hottie Matt Rockwell -- would mean playing harder than ever! Instead of wowing him by working at the beach, they're hitting a sexy festival exploring the subtleties of networking. Worse, Matt's steamy looks are so tempting she can't keep her hands off him! Sex with the boss is not the way to get promoted, so she makes him swear their fun in the sun will end with the holiday. But come Monday, will she be able to put this wild fling behind them?
Swept Away
by Candace CampHis eyes met hers, and for a moment they were frozen in time. She detested this man with a fury that threatened to swamp her. And tonight she had to make him want her more than he had ever wanted any woman...When Deverel Grey, Lord Stonehaven, mistakenly accused Sir Selby Armiger of a crime he hadn't committed, he subjected the innocent man's family to ruinous scandal. That innocent man was Julia Armiger's brother, and she's vowed to clear his good name and reveal Stonehaven as the unrepentant rogue that he is. Her plot for vengeance revolves around one certainty. She knows her sinfully handsome enemy has one weakness...beautiful women. And she dares to become his fantasy.Is it the duel of wits, the lure of winning, or even the fear of exposure that accounts for the heady exhilaration she feels at Stonehaven's nearness? Or is it the man himself, who boldly sweeps her into a game of adventure, mystery and unexpected pleasure that will soon find her totally, deliciously, perilously swept away....
Swept Away
by Robyn CarrThe emotional story of a young woman's journey as she leaves behind all the things she thought she wanted only to discover who she really is. #1 New York Times bestselling author ROBYN CARR explores the challenges facing women today as they are valued for what's on the outside rather than the inside.Jennifer Chaise is proud of her life. Coming from nothing, she's used her beauty to her advantage and is swept up in a glamorous world of wealth and privilege as the mistress of a high-flying businessman. But when she walks in on a violent scene in their Las Vegas hotel room, Jennifer knows she can no longer ignore the truth about her boyfriend and she flees. Desperate to escape the men searching for her, she invents a whole new persona--with a new look and a new name--as she hides out in a small Nevada town.Working as a waitress in the local diner, she finds a mentor in Louise, a retired professor who takes her in. As Jennifer begins to embrace a new life, she realizes how much was missing from her old one: a sense of community and purpose... But it's not easy to simply disappear. Her neighbor Alex is a cop, and while he's friendly enough, he may also suspect that Jennifer is not what she seems.Although she is under constant threat of being discovered, Jennifer is surprised to realize that, for the first time, she's genuinely happy. Suddenly this real world is all she wants. But will it be enough when her past catches up with her?"Classic women's fiction, illuminating the power of women's friendships, is still alive and well. "--Booklist on Four FriendsPreviously Published as THE RUNAWAY MISTRESS.
Swept Away (Sixteenth Summer)
by Michelle DaltonBeachfront love blossoms in this sweet, sun-drenched romance between a townie and a tourist who turns her summer plans upside down, perfect for fans of Better Than the Movies and Today Tonight Tomorrow—now with a beautiful new look!Mandy Sullivan isn&’t exactly looking forward to the summer months as tourists invade her seaside hometown on the coast of Maine. Her best friend, Cynthia, has abandoned her for camp and her older brother just announced he&’ll be staying at college taking classes for the summer, leaving Mandy with nothing to do and no one to hang out with. Hoping to keep herself busy, Mandy takes a volunteer job at the Rocky Pointe Lighthouse. On her very first day, Oliver Farmingham asks for a private tour. A new—and incredibly cute—face in Rocky Pointe, Oliver seems more interested in Mandy than the lighthouse and its history. Without her best friend at her side, Mandy is scrambling to act the right way and say the right things when Oliver is around. Cynthia—not Mandy—has always been the confident, flirtatious girl that everyone wanted to be around. As Mandy and Oliver spend more time together exploring the coast, biking through the woods, and attending the local summer festivals, their budding friendship becomes much more. But with Mandy&’s insecurities creeping to the surface, can she open her heart to someone who will only be in town for three months?
Swept Away
by Gwynne ForsterAs the head of a highly regarded child welfare agency, Veronica Overton is one of the most respected women in Baltimore. But when a child placed in foster care is harmed, Veronica is criticized in the media by fiery children's advocate Schyler Henderson. With her reputation in ruins and her confidence shattered, Veronica sets out to rebuild her life. Yet her search leads to family secrets she never knew-and ignites a smoldering attraction to Schyler that she is determined to resist.Ever since his own traumatic childhood, Schyler has been driven to help children caught in an uncaring system. When he learns that Veronica is actually a kind, capable woman, he's determined to help her uncover the truth about her family and reclaim her good name. Not even the conflict between them can cool their fire and dampen their passion as they battle distrust and pain to save a love they never dared dream of....
Swept Away
by Laura V. HiltonSara Jane Morgan is trying to balance teaching with caring for her ailing, stubborn grandmother. When school lets out for the summer, the plans are for Grandma to teach Sara Jane to quilt as they finish up the Appalachian Ballad quilt Grandma started as a teenager. But things don't always go as planned. Andrew Stevenson is hiding from his past--and his future. He works as a handyman to pay the bills, but his heart is as an artisan, designing homemade brooms. When Sara Jane's grandmother hires him to renovate her home, sparks fly between Drew and his new employer's granddaughter. Still, it doesn't take Sara Jane long to see Drew isn't what he seems. Questions arise, and she starts researching him online. What she discovers could change her life--and her heart--forever.
Swept Away
by Cindy Loven Laura V. HiltonSara Jane Morgan is trying to balance teaching with caring for her ailing, stubborn grandmother. When school lets out for the summer, the plans are for Grandma to teach Sara Jane to quilt as they finish up the Appalachian Ballad quilt Grandma started as a teenager. But things don't always go as planned. Andrew Stevenson is hiding from his past--and his future. He works as a handyman to pay the bills, but his heart is as an artisan, designing homemade brooms. When Sara Jane's grandmother hires him to renovate her home, sparks fly between Drew and his new employer's granddaughter. Still, it doesn't take Sara Jane long to see Drew isn't what he seems. Questions arise, and she starts researching him online. What she discovers could change her life--and her heart--forever.
Swept Away (A Swift River Romance #1)
by Kristina MathewsCarson Swift may look exactly like his twin brother Cody, but they're as different as tie dye and camouflage. Reliable, responsible, and usually the designated driver, Carson is also over being his brother's keeper, but suddenly his plans to break free are complicated by the woman they fish out of Hidden Creek . . .Lily Price is not your typical damsel in distress. Infidelity, infertility, and downsizing provide a triple threat to her ego, but falling into the swollen river nearly ends her life. If not for the handsome stranger--make that two handsome strangers--she might not have had a chance at having a baby by any means necessary . . . As Carson helps Lily overcome her fear of the river, she helps him save his rafting business from going under. She also saves him from abandoning all that is important to him in order to get a taste of freedom. Together they find that love is the ultimate adventure.
Swept Away: the brand new epic romance from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare
by Beth O'Leary*Limited special edition exclusive to the first hardback print run - pre-order to guarantee your copy!*Lost at sea . . . with your one-night stand'Feels like a brand new version of romance . . . I drowned happily in this book' Jodi Picoult'I adored it, it was so romantic' Marian KeyesLexi is looking for no-strings-attached fun with a stranger. She deserves one night for herself, doesn't she? Zeke is looking for love. But for one night with a woman like Lexi, he'll break his rules . . .Sparks fly at the pub, one passionate kiss leads to another and they end up stumbling home to the marina together.The next morning, hungover and shaken by an amazing night together, Lexi is more than ready for Zeke to leave. There's just one small problem . . . the houseboat they stayed on has been swept out to sea.As their supplies start to run dangerously low, and the waves pick up, Zeke and Lexi soon realise there's much more on the line than their new relationship. How long can they really survive on a drifting houseboat in the North Sea? Will search and rescue find them? And who will they be if they both make it back to dry land?Swept Away is the epic new romance from the million-copy bestselling author of The Flatshare and The No-Show about your one-night stand becoming your one and only lifeline.'My book of the year, my book of the decade. The best romcom I have ever read' Gillian McAllister'Completely original, so romantic, funny, fresh and deeply heartfelt' Lindsey Kelk'This love story will capture you hook, line and sinker' Lucy Clarke'My new favourite Beth O'Leary' Paige Toon'No words. I'm speechless' Lizzie Damilola Blackburn'What a concept, what a novel! I absolutely raced through this bold and beautiful story' Lia Louis'Perfect for fans of Emily Henry' Sarah Morgan'An epic love story. Original, sweet and charming' Louise O'NeillEVERYONE LOVES BETH O'LEARY'Beth O'Leary crafts novels with such wit, heart and truth' SOPHIE KINSELLA'Beautiful, humorous, tender, insightful - just perfect' 5* READER REVIEW'Beth O'Leary is that rare, one-in-a-million talent who can make you laugh, swoon, cry and ache all in the same book' EMILY HENRY'Clever and authentic storytelling. Loved it!' 5* READER REVIEW'Beth weaves her stories together with such charm and grace, I couldn't help but fall in love' LINDSEY KELK'A real rare talent' 5* READER REVIEW'Beth O'Leary can do no wrong!' CARLEY FORTUNE'I laughed, I cried, and I again fell in love with a Beth O'Leary book' 5* READER REVIEW'Warm, escapist and unhesitatingly romantic' CAROLINE HULSEThe Flatshare was a Sunday Times bestseller in April 2019The No-Show was a Sunday Times bestseller in April 2022
Swept Away
by null Beth O'LearyTwo strangers find themselves stranded at sea together in this epic new love story by bestselling author Beth O&’Leary.What if you were lost at sea…with your one-night stand?Zeke and Lexi thought it would just be a night of fun. They had no intentions of seeing each other again. Zeke is only in town for the weekend to buy back his late father&’s houseboat. Lexi has no time for dating when she needs to help take care of her best friend's daughter.Going back home with a stranger seems like a perfect escape from their problems. But a miscommunication in the dark, foggy night means no one tied the houseboat to the dock. The next morning, Zeke and Lexi realize all they can see is miles and miles of water.With just a few provisions on the idle boat, Zeke and Lexi must figure out how to get back home. But aside from their survival, they&’re facing another challenge. Because when you&’re stuck together for days on end, it gives you a lot of time to get to know someone—and to fall in love with them.
Swept Away
by Mariah StewartA romantic summertime short story from New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart, now available as a standalone eBook!A successful oceanside chef meets the man of her dreams--a P.I. with secrets of his own--at a vacation spot packed with memories for them both.
Swept Away
by Susan V. VaughnCaptain Jack Reed puts his crab fishing career first, no matter what. Until a chance meeting with the woman of his dreams breaks his concentration. Megan Berry won't be tied down. But when she finds herself stranded at sea with a wickedly handsome fisherman, can she resist her desire? Lust and laughter fill the pages of Susan V. Vaughn's new romantic comedy, Swept Away.Jack Reed, a young crab boat captain, has met the women of his dreams while standing up in his younger brother's wedding. Too bad he is already in love with the open seas.Carefree Megan Berry doesn't want to be tied down, but can't forget the passionate night she spent in the arms of the wickedly handsome captain. A botched matchmaking attempt by some well-meaning friends not only forces the two conflicted lovers back together, it also leaves Megan stranded on Jack's boat in the middle of the perilous Bering Sea.The stormy adventure brings excitement and passion as Jack and Megan play out their emotional relationship in a dangerous high-stakes situation. But when it's time to set anchor, can Jack find a way to keep his career and his fantasy girl?Content Notes: Spicy, Contemporary, Romantic Comedy, Adventure
Swept Away By a Kiss (Rogues of the Sea #1)
by Katharine AsheAn epic adventure awaits—from peril on the high seas to forbidden passion among the ton—in this sexy and swashbuckling Regency romance debut.On a voyage back to England after two-year abroad, Lady Valerie Monroe is taken captive by pirates. Bound and trapped on the high seas, her torment is only compounded as she begins to fall in love with a fellow captive—a mysterious French priest who somehow maintains his dignity despite their dire predicament . . . Months later, Valerie finds that her time away from the ton has done nothing to diminish their harsh judgments for her reckless past. She dreams of the breathtaking man of the cloth with whom she shared her greatest adventure. But she is shocked to encounter him once again under his true identity!Viscount Steven Ashford is dedicated to ensnaring the criminals who stalk the high seas. Working undercover was only a small part of a larger plan. But now, despite the danger, their consuming passion cannot be denied. Standing in the way of their desire are Valerie’s wounded heart, Steven’s lone destiny, and a villain who will stop at nothing to crush them both.
Swept Away by the Enigmatic Tycoon: Swept Away By The Enigmatic Tycoon / The Lieutenants' Online Love (american Heroes, Book 37) (Mills And Boon True Love Ser.)
by Rosanna BattigelliRunning from heartache… only to find a second chance where she least expects it?There’s no place like home for brokenhearted Justine Winter. Until her sanctuary comes under threat from property developer Casson Forrester. Determined not to let anyone take advantage of her again, Justine goes head-to-head with the formidable millionaire but must resist his charms! For the man she glimpses beneath the brooding exterior could be far more of a threat—to her heart…
Swept Away by the Seductive Stranger
by Amy AndrewsWhen that guy on the train turns out to be your boss! Nurse Felicity Mitchell's train journey of a lifetime is even more unforgettable when she meets Callum Hollingsworth. Neither is looking for temptation, but that doesn't stop them from sharing one hot, wild night! Except when they disembark, they learn that what happened on the train won't stay on the train. Because the gorgeous stranger is Flick's new boss...and it's increasingly difficult to keep their chemistry under control and leave it at just one night!