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What a Man's Got to Do (Home on the Ranch)
by Lynnette KentHe knows what he has to doRancher Dex Hightower wants custody of his six-year-old daughter. He's tired of arguing with his ex-wife about visitation rights. But she'll never agree, even though she's more interested in her career than in being a mother. Somehow Dex has to convince a judge that he's the better parent. So he needs to hire the best lawyer in town.And that means Claire Cavanaugh. But Claire grew up on a ranch, and she remembers the isolation-no friends to play with after school, no ballet lessons, no trips to the mall or the movies. Not an ideal situation for a little girl.Of course, Dex is not like any cowboy she's known. Maybe life on a ranch with him wouldn't be too bad-even for a grown woman.
Haunted Dreams
by Charlotte LambSinsWas the grass really greener for Ambrose Kerr?"I've never told a living soul any of that before...."Emilie stared up at Ambrose, as what he had told her reverberated in her mind. She hadn't really taken it all in-where on earth could he have come from to have lived like that...?He ran his hand through his thick black hair in an angry gesture. "God knows why I blurted it out to you. I wonder if you realize...I've given you a weapon that could destroy me...."Love can conquer the deadliest of Sins.
On Equal Terms
by Catherine O'ConnorAn adult desire...Sebastian Ferrari had accused Kate of being a spoiled, selfish child and his harsh words had made her angry. Why couldn't her stepbrother accept that she'd grown up and changed? Her feelings for him were certainly different-her teenage infatuation had deepened into very adult desire….Kate knew that she was more than ready to meet and work with Sebastian on equal terms. She was no longer a girl; she had to convince him that now she was all woman and that she wanted an affair-with him!
Marriage Is Just the Beginning
by Betty Jane Sanders"We'll marry for the child...."That's what Grant Parker and Sharon O'Riley agreed to when they went down the aisle together. But then there was that kiss....A kiss that changed a lonely widower into an expectant husband whose heart thudded for the wife in the bedroom next door....A kiss that transformed a plain jane like Sharon into a blushing bride....Somewhere between tucking their sweet daughter into bed and sharing breakfast with her new family, Sharon realized she wanted more out of her marriage-she wanted Grant! But could a prim-and-practical woman convince her ruggedly handsome husband to love again?
Home to Stay
by Ann EvansHome. Sometimes it's where you find your heart.Ten years ago, Abby MacAllister left Fort Myers, Florida, for reasons she couldn't tell anyone. She left her home, her parents and Riley Kincaid-the man she was going to marry.But now she's back-and her return had nothing to do with Riley. In fact, Abby's hoping she won't run into him before she returns to Boston and her busy law practice.Fat chance! Because Riley's moved into the house next door.
Belated Bride
by Charlotte MooreHe'd Left Her For Another Woman...World traveler Karen Haig was finally home, forced to face everything she'd run from years before. So much had changed-most of all, Seth Bjorson.The boy who'd shattered her dreams and broken his promises were now muscled, manly...and the father of three. His soul-stirring kisses almost persuaded Karen to forgive all. Yet Seth's loving little brood made it impossible to forget his betrayal.Now He Wanted Her For His WifeStill, something about Seth bespoke honor, not deceit. And his motherless children tugged at Karen's heart. Had she judged Seth for crimes he'd never committed? Was she woman enough to dream again?
Runaway Heart
by Saranne DawsonTHEY ONLY HAD EACH OTHERZach Hollis, by-the-book cop, had been done wrong. He'd earned the respect of many men-and the love of one woman: Charlotte "C.Z." Morrison. So when she found Zach as a fugitive, she left behind her button-down ways and went on the run with him-to clear his name and find an elusive killer.Fear ran like wildfire in C.Z.'s veins, but in the depth of Zach's blue eyes was the conviction of an honest lawman-protector turned prey. With no one else to trust, with no safe haven, except in each other's arms, would their love overcome the odds?
Beyond Reach
by Sandra FieldSignificant OthersBlondes were usually more fun....But Troy Donovan was proving to be the exception to the rule! He was tough, uncompromising and off-limits. He had no intention of letting anyone get close to him again. And that included Lucy-especially Lucy. He'd made it clear that whatever her relaxed interpretation of her new job was, it didn't include bedroom duties.Lucy Barnes was a brunette...and as far as she was concerned she could make her own rules. She may have traveled to the Caribbean on a whim but impulsiveness was only one of Lucy's weaknesses. The other was for tall blond men-and Troy was one of the sexiest she had ever met! He'd told her he didn't believe in mixing business with pleasure...and that was fine with Lucy. Why let business get in the way of anything?From the author of WILDFIRE:"Pure pleasure..."-Romantic Times
Dante's Twins (Expecting!)
by Catherine SpencerThe boss, his bride...and their babies!Leila wasn't marrying her boss, Dante Rossi, for his money, contrary to office gossip. She loved him and she believed he felt the same...until the reappearance of her millionaire ex-boyfriend. Suddenly it wasn't just jealous colleagues who believed she was a gold digger-so did Dante!Only the unexpected news of her pregnancy stopped him from calling off the wedding. But Leila wished Dante was marrying because he loved her, not just because she was the mother of his unborn twins....She's sexy, she's successful...and she's PREGNANT!
Prim and Improper
by Liz IrelandTy Saunders Was Nothing But A Big, Brawny Reprobate-And, Oh, Lordy, How She Wanted Him!But that was impossible, Louise Livingston protested. She had her standards, after all...while he had a smile stolen from the devil himself. Still, she'd be darned if she'd give in to temptation!There were few women in town like Louise Livingston. Heck, in this played-out mining town, there were practically no women, Ty admitted. But that didn't take away from the fact that Louise was a combustible mix of spitfire and saint. And he was just the man to start the fireworks!
Never a Bride (Wedlocked!)
by Diana HamiltonThe Perfect Match...In Name Only!Jake Winters was every woman's fantasy-and, as his P.A., Claire had been groomed to become his perfect partner. She was the ideal assistant,hostess...and wife!Their wedding had been a mutually beneficial business arrangement; their marriage a paper affair. Claire had never felt like a real bride: she was just a beautiful possession to Jake, who seemed more interested in the seductive Lorella.Now Claire had made a big mistake: she'd fallen in love with her husband!
Ransacked Heart
by Jayne BaulingThe past...Six years ago, Maria had been devastated by the brutal way in which she had been sacked from her first job-and all beacuse of Luke Scott.The present...Now Luke was back in her life...and this time his demands were far greater-he wanted her!The future...Maria was determined to fight the powerful attraction that existed between them-but Luke was so tempting, it seemed he would get what he wanted in the very near future....
The American Naturalist, volume 206 number 1 (July 2025)
by The American NaturalistThis is volume 206 issue 1 of The American Naturalist. Since its inception in 1867, The American Naturalist has maintained its position as one of the world’s premier peer-reviewed publications in ecology, evolution, and behavior research. Its goals are to publish articles that are of broad interest to the readership, pose new and significant problems, introduce novel subjects, develop conceptual unification, and change the way people think. The American Naturalist emphasizes sophisticated methodologies and innovative theoretical syntheses — all in an effort to advance the knowledge of organic evolution and other broad biological principles.
Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology, volume 98 number 2 (March/April 2025)
by Ecological and Evolutionary PhysiologyThis is volume 98 issue 2 of Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology. Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology primarily publishes original research in physiological ecology, ecophysiology, comparative physiology, and evolutionary physiology. Studies at all levels of biological organization from the molecular to the whole organism are welcome, and work that integrates across levels of organization is particularly encouraged. Studies that focus on behavior or morphology are welcome, so long as they include ties to physiology or biochemistry, in addition to having an ecological or evolutionary context. Subdisciplines of interest include nutrition and digestion, salt and water balance, epithelial and membrane transport, gas exchange and transport, acid-base balance, temperature adaptation, energetics, structure and function of macromolecules, chemical coordination and signal transduction, nitrogen metabolism and excretion, locomotion and muscle function, biomechanics, circulation, behavioral, comparative and mechanistic endocrinology, sensory physiology, neural coordination, and ecotoxicology ecoimmunology.
His Brother's Baby (9 Months Later)
by Connie Bennett9 MONTHS LATERA pregnant bride. A convenient marriage.The two brothers were as unalike as brothers could be. Now the one Meg Linley loved is dead, and the other wants custody of her unborn child. And what Nick Ballenger wants, Nick Ballenger usually gets. But this time he may be giving up more than he bargained for-his heart.
Honeymoon Assignment
by Sally CarrHusband and wife...?Despite Jake Armstrong's insistence, Sara was convinced that pretending to be the boss's wife was beyond the call of duty! Especially when Jake had been the one who had cruelly rejected her years before.But the story of a lifetime was breaking and, while honeymooners were welcome in Bandhul, investigative journalists were not. The stakes were high-but Sara knew the dangers they were facing were nothing compared to the risk of spending night after night with Jake in a bridal suite!
Krystal's Bodyguard
by Molly RicePrecious cargo...P.I. Nico Scalia was hardly prepared for his newest client-eight-year-old Krystal Harper. At first he thought she was playing a practical joke; then he realized this little girl was serious. She wanted to hire him-as a bodyguard for her mom.When Nico actually met Dana Harper, the thought of protecting her twenty-four hours a day was tempting. Trouble was, Dana was hell-bent on caring for herself, so Nico had to convince her she needed him. After all, there was no way the stubborn prosecuting attorney could secure herself and her daughter from the reality that someone close to her heart wanted her dead.
Promises
by Roger ElwoodTHE POWER OF A PROMISE...Carla Gearhart had fame, fortune and all the trimmings. But hard times and heartache had sent the beautiful country-western singer's career on a downhill slide.Enter Kyle Rivers. His remarkable talent left Carla speechless-and his heart-stopping smile and tender manner quickly wore down her defenses. Kyle taught her to hope again, love again and let the Lord share her burdens.But just when Carla thought her troubled times were over, she faced the toughest test of all-a test of true love and the power of her promises.Welcome to Love Inspired™-stories that will lift your spirits and gladden your heart. Meet men and women facing the challenges of today's world and learning important lessons about life, faith and love.
Carmichael's Return
by Lilian PeakeFamily secrets?Brett Carmichael walked out of nowhere into Lauren's life. All she knew about him was that he had gorgeous brown eyes and a long, lean body. He didn't seem to have a heart...or a past.Brett had come home after fifteen years of self-imposed exile. The last thing he had expected was to find Lauren living in his house. She was the unknown woman who had haunted his dreams for years. Lauren obviously had no idea who he was, and he certainly wasn't going to tell her!
Web of Darkness
by Helen BrooksGetting even...Kane Steel had everything-money, power.... But it was all at the expense of Janie's father. And she wanted revenge. If it hadn't been for Kane's ruthless greed, her father would still have his home, his business-his life.... Now Janie had lost her father, and she was determined that Kane should pay.If only Kane wasn't as clever as he was handsome. No matter how hard Janie tried, she couldn't beat him at his own game. He was a master of passion, and the more Janie struggled, the more she became entangled in his web of seduction....
Filthy Rich Vampires: TikTok made me buy it! Twilight meets Gossip Girl in this utterly gripping and sexy vampire romance
by Geneva LeeAll magic will die, and with it, all who carry it. Every last one of us... Twilight meets Gossip Girl in the steamiest, most addictive, most talked-about vampire book of the year by million-copy bestselling authorand TikTok sensation Geneva Lee.As the Winter Solstice falls, Thea Melbourne and Julian Rousseaux return to the social season. Now, with their bond at its strongest - and most irresistibly intense - they face new deadly tests as the vampire elite will stop at nothing to tear them apart.Until Thea receives devastating news that leads them to the ancient, winding streets of Venice, where Julian's past beckons - along with the monster he once was.As forgotten magic stirs in Thea's blood, Julian has no choice but to confront his demons, or he risks losing Thea forever.Because peril dances in the shadows as a deadly threat rises. One that could shatter their world, their families, and even each other ... unless they're willing to pay the price.READERS ARE OBSESSED'With this instalment in the Filthy Rich Vampires world, Geneva Lee has established herself as a reigning goddess of fantasy romance. I am in AWE of where she took this world - especially in that AMAZING THIRD ACT!! And all of these intriguing, incredible characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'OBSESSED WITH THIS SERIES. I don't want it to end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Let me just say this book sent me through a rollercoaster of emotions. ESPECIALLY TOWARDS THE VERY END. SOBBING' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, the third book in this series is just wow. It's full of so many twists and turns that I didn't see coming but the end. Wow, all I've got to say is don't mess with Thea because she's deadly now' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'All the feels... I mean, all of them! I flipping lovedddddd this book. There was so much to uncover. I desired no other ending, no other beginning. It was perfection!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Okay, I'm sorry but why did this book hit so hard??? The spice, the drama, the lore???' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'My jaw is completely unhinged! Thanks to Geneva Lee I'll be dragging my jaw until further notice. This book definitely took a turn I didn't see coming at all!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sophie's Secret
by Anne WealeUnprofessional behavior?Sophie's calm, cool professional façade hid many secrets. For a start, Sophie had an incurably romantic nature. So when she was offered a post as Marc Washington's PA she jumped at the chance to return to Venice...a place for lovers, a place for dreams.Yet Marc Washington hardly seemed the sort of man who would tolerate Sophie's romantic heart-or her past, should he ever remember the part he'd played in it!
The Bartered Bride
by Cheryl Reavis"Do We Marry Or Not, Caroline Holt?"It occurred to Caroline that everyone in her small North Carolina community accepted the obvious reason for her agreeing to marry Frederich Graeber. She was pregnant, and the real father of her baby was unwilling. She was due in a few short months. Her unborn child would have everything to gain by Caroline making the strong, silent farmer her husband....The Marriage Pledge"If you marry me, then the child will be mine...." With Frederich's words ringing in her ears, Caroline made her decision. She'd become his bartered bride...and risk giving this enigmatic stranger her heart free.
Baby in My Arms
by Madeline HarperHe wasn't what she'd expected...With his silky ponytail and unfathomable eyes, Ben Blackeagle didn't fit Kate McNair's image of a security expert. But then, ever since she'd inherited baby Amanda, nothing in her well-ordered life had been under control. Her attempts to learn the ropes of motherhood had been complicated by a hit-and-run accident and a drive-by shooting. Was someone trying to take Kate's baby...or her life?With nowhere else to turn, Kate needed to rely on Ben. Christmas was coming, but the threats-and the questions-were piling up faster than the snow.... Baby Amanda called Ben Daddy, but what did Kate really know about him?
Man Trouble!
by Natalie FoxOn his terms...All Jade wants is to make a success of her company-on her own. It infuriates her that she's forced to turn to Mel Biaggio for help. In business, he's the best troubleshooter around. In private, he's simply trouble!Once, he'd wanted Jade with an obsessive passion. Until her father had announced that she was engaged to another man! Jade had insisted it was all a mistake, but Mel was devastated. And now he has the perfect opportunity for revenge: he'll save Jade's company, but refuse to do the one thing she really wants...rekindle their affair!