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Paul, der jüngste Sohn der bekannten Bremer Schiffbauer-Familie Hartmann, ist System-Ingenieur im Raumfahrtbereich von Air & Space.Er findet die neue Nachbarin Lisa Kronberg sehr attraktiv. Durch eine unglückliche Verkettung von Umständen wird die sich anbahnende Romanze allerdings einer schweren Prüfung unterzogen. Hinzu kommt, dass seine resolute Mutter eigene Pläne für den Sohn hat und zusammen mit der Frau des Ex-Bürgermeisters für weiteren Wirbel sorgt.Gleichzeitig durchläuft sein Raumfahrt-Projekt gerade eine kritische Phase. Im Umfeld deutsch-französischer Spannungen ist sein ganzes Geschick und voller Einsatz gefordert.Gelingt es Paul, die beruflichen Herausforderungen zu meistern und gleichzeitig sein privates Glück zu finden?

After two years in prison for embezzlement, Alex Richmond is being released.His former boss's cancer has returned, and the town blames Alex.His wife, Courtney, looks forward to his return but worries about how the community will react. Can Alex and Courtney work as a team after having been apart for two years and face the trials that will come with his return home?The conclusion of the Chokecherry Valley Richmond Siblings Series.A quick read.This series is best read in order.

What if you were hired to work with your favourite celebrity? Yoga teacher and single mother, Chrissie Burns has a plan: move into the rundown beach house she's inherited; the scene of a terrible accident years ago, renovate it, sell it, and move on. But the town offers more than bad memories. The people are friendly, and even Chrissie's young son finds friends and begins coming out of his shell. Employed at a retreat as a yoga instructor, Chrissie is shocked to discover she will be teaching Drew Williams, Australia's top singer-songwriter. Relationships between instructors and clients are strictly forbidden, but their attraction is undeniable. And when it's time for Drew to leave Tarrin's Bay, can the romance last or is it doomed to fail?

Re Eduardo diTalora è all'apice della popolarità grazie al suo acume politico, alle sue opere di filantropia e, soprattutto, alla storia d'amore da favola che ha vissuto con la sua compianta moglie, la regina Aletta. Ha intenzione di sfruttare tale benevolenza nel modo migliore possibile: per sostenere progetti a lungo termine che porteranno benefici al suo Paese.Quando Claire Peyton, la nuova ambasciatrice americana, propone a sua volta un progetto, Eduardo si chiede se sia possibile innamorarsi una seconda volta. Ma una volta che Claire ed Eduardo affrontano le ripercussioni politiche e personali del tempo che trascorrono insieme, ciascuno di loro deve scegliere fra il dovere nei confronti del proprio Paese e l'amore. Ma quando il mondo intero giudica, l'amore ha davvero una possibilità?

Single mom Darcy Emerson Sloan has enough to do raising twins and running a restaurant. She's doing fine on her own and doesn't need the complications of a man in her life. But when her café turns into a crime scene, putting her and her children in danger, she begins to take interest in the handsome young FBI agent that comes on the scene.Contractor Del Reno is as even-keeled as they come, but even he has his limits. And Darcy Sloan has pushed him too far. Every time he tries to help, it backfires. But now that Darcy and her kids are in trouble, he has no choice but to come to her aid and to protect her. She's just going to have to deal with it. Secret tunnels, organized crime, adorable children, and a wedding.Just another day in Clementville.

Instead of relaxing during the summer after her first year of college, Kayla Caldwell is attending a memorial service after a plane crash changed her from only child to orphan. Will she ever feel safe, grounded again?Cody Billings knows what it's like to wake up in a totally foreign world. When his last bull ride left him partially paralyzed, nothing about his teenage life could be the same. Following months of physical therapy and modifications, the loss when he resigned himself to never walking again is still fresh in his mind.With only the rodeo in common, Kayla and Cody had known each other only as neighbors until now. Grief and loss have matured them more quickly than their friends, but they face the same doubts as they reach the crossroads on the way to their unknown future. Kayla's responsibilities as the young owner of a ranch are multiplying faster than the cattle. Cody is determined to prove to himself and his parents that he can be independent.Can the two support and encourage each other even as their dreams are being modified daily?

Broken dreams, broken cookies, and broken hearts. Can Christmas magic cook up a recipe of love?Posie's spirit is troubled this holiday season. She finds herself in a sticky situation when all of her hired help goes on vacation while her new bakery is on the verge of bankruptcy. When an opportunity too sweet to resist presents itself, Posie agrees to create a mouthwatering masterpiece for the year's grandest Christmas gala.Amid the opulence of an impressive countryside estate, Posie finds herself out of her comfort zone and grappling to meet the high expectations of her wealthy employer. When her demanding boss adds a twist to the plan, Posie is thrust into a race against time to create an entire gingerbread city by Christmas Eve. In the whirlwind of flour and frosting, Posie crosses paths with Oliver, the quiet, mistletoe-dodging heir to the estate. Oliver's scars run deep, but their connection is both undeniable and distracting. The days grow shorter and so does the time for her to complete her masterpiece. As the fragile walls of gingerbread threaten to crumble, so does her resolve to keep things between her and Oliver strictly professional.Will Posie manage to mend her gingerbread city, her broken business, and Oliver's wounded heart?Posie's Christmas Predicament is a delightful romantic women's fiction novel that will warm your soul. If you like charming characters, glittering Christmas traditions, and wholesome holiday romance with plenty of sprinkles, you will love Posie's Christmas Predicament.Buy Posie's Christmas Predicament today and snuggle up for some romantic Christmas fun!

Wenn große Gefühle auf gefährliche Geheimnisse treffen und aus Fremden Liebende werden.***Er hat gehofft zu sterben, doch sie rettet sein Leben *** In einer verschneiten Winternacht findet Kriminalkommissarin Lena den schwer verletzten und völlig verzweifelten Valentin auf einer Landstraße nahe der Ostseeküste. Da er sich weigert, in ein Krankenhaus zu fahren, nimmt sie ihn kurzerhand mit zu sich nach Hause.Dort bricht Valentin zusammen und weckt damit Lenas Beschützerinstinkt. Also bietet sie ihm ein vorübergehendes Dach über dem Kopf an. Trotz einiger Bedenken stimmt er zu und sie kommen sich schnell näher.Doch dann stellt sich heraus, dass Valentin nicht nur von qualvollen Erinnerungen verfolgt wird, sondern auch in großen Schwierigkeiten steckt, vor denen er davonläuft. Er gilt sogar als vermisst.Und ausgerechnet Lena und ihre Kollegen vom LKA sollen helfen, sein Verschwinden aufzuklären. Wird sie ihn verraten oder stellt sie sich gegen ihre Pflicht? *** Ein romantic suspence Leseerlebnis.

Welcome to Hathaway House. Rehab Center. Safe Haven. Second chance at life and love.Victor found it hard to stay upbeat when faced with a life of pain and a body that seemed more broken than whole. Adding to his depression is that his injuries were deliberately caused by "friendly fire" during a joint training session. It was hard to feel his way through the fog, until one of his therapy sessions brought up the concept of finding joy in his life.As a pastry chef, Dawn loves to play with food. It makes her happy to see others smile. Only in Victor's case the smiles were far between and too few to count. She made it her mission to find little ways to make him smile-only to realize that she was far too attached, considering he'd be leaving soon.Can he find a way forward, without leaving her behind?

Manchmal muss man zwischen den Zeilen lesen, um die Liebe zu finden …Eine romantische Enemies to Lovers Geschichte in der Wildnis KanadasWer hätte gedacht, dass sich das Lektorat für das neue Buch des Bestsellerautors Samu Boheme für Claire als absoluter Albtraum herausstellt? Nachdem sie das Manuskript voller geschmackloser Sexszenen und emotionsloser Charaktere kurzerhand ablehnt, steht plötzlich ihr Job auf dem Spiel. Ihre Chefin verlangt, dass sie sich entschuldigt, aber das ist leichter gesagt als getan, denn kaum jemand weiß, wer sich hinter dem Pseudonym des mysteriösen Autors verbirgt. Erst nach einiger Recherchearbeit und ein paar Notlügen gegenüber ihrem übereifersüchtigen Verlobten, kann sie sich auf den Weg in die kanadische Wildnis machen, um ihren Job zu retten. Doch um ihr Pech perfekt zu machen, zeigt sich Samu Boheme als absolut unkooperativ und Claire bleibt nichts anderes übrig als hinter seine Fassade zu blicken …Dies ist eine überarbeitete Neuauflage des bereits erschienenen Titels Mr Boheme - Ich suche dich zwischen den Zeilen.Erste Leser:innenstimmen„fulminantes Liebeschaos und Achterbahn der Gefühle"„Ich habe diese knisternde Lovestory in einem Rutsch durchgelesen."„Eine kurzweilige und mitreißende Liebesgeschichte, der ich mit großem Vergnügen gefolgt bin."„Eine turbulente, romantische Opposites Attract-Story mit wunderschönem kanadischen Setting - einfach zum Wohlfühlen."

Liebe, Vertrauen und ein Hotel voller GeheimnisseDer mitreißende Liebesroman über einen Traum, der alles verändertIn einem Künstlerviertel Londons erfüllt sich Alix einen langersehnten Wunsch und eröffnet ein außergewöhnliches Hotel: Mit lediglich drei Zimmern, die stundenweise vermietet werden, setzt sie auf ein einzigartiges Konzept. So lockt es auch den reichen Geschäftsmann Colton an, der regelmäßig eine Suite bei ihr bucht. Alix ist gleichermaßen verwirrt und fasziniert von ihm. Warum entscheidet sich jemand wie er für ein diskretes Hotel für Seitensprünge, ohne je eine Begleitung mitzubringen? Nach und nach lernt Alix den geheimnisvollen Hotelgast besser kennen und es entwickelt sich eine fesselnde Anziehung zwischen ihnen. Doch dann steht plötzlich Alix' Existenz auf dem Spiel und ausgerechnet Colton scheint derjenige zu sein, der ihr helfen kann, wieder Ordnung ins Chaos zu bringen …Dies ist eine überarbeitete Neuausgabe des bereits erschienenen Titels Liebe all inclusiveErste Leser:innenstimmen„Dieser Liebesroman hat einfach alles: Humor, Liebe, Leidenschaft und Spannung."„Alix durch ihr emotionales Chaos zu begleiten, war sehr unterhaltsam und aufwühlend zugleich."„Eine romantische Millionaire Romance, in der sich alles um ein besonderes kleines Hotel dreht."„Prickelnd, berührend und aufregend - ein großes Lesevergnügen!"

Matt Phoenix and Aiden Byers came from very different backgrounds, but they thought of each other as brothers. After an apprenticeship at Byers Construction, Matt said he wanted to try building houses someday. Aiden suggested they do it together. They were learning a lot from Aiden's dad and uncle, and their first house project was going well. Then disaster struck. Would they be able to pick up the pieces of their dream and move on? Bailey Campbell and her younger sister Emma never liked living in the big city. When Bailey decided to apply for an Associate Pastor position in a small town on the other side of the state, Emma rode along to keep her company. Why did the name of the town sound so familiar to her? Would the Campbell sisters be leaving the city and building their dreams in a place called Hope? Building Dreams is a story of hope, healing, and second chances. It shows us that it's never too late to start over. And it reminds us just how big our dreams can be when we allow God to lead our lives.

Mhairi McDonald hat ihr Leben im Griff. An der schottischen Küste führt sie mit ihrer Großmutter erfolgreich ein kleines Wollgeschäft. Doch als ihre Jugendliebe Tjark wieder in ihrem Heimatdorf auftaucht, gerät Mhairis ordentliches Leben aus dem Gleichgewicht. Gefühle, die sie für vergessen hielt, kehren mit Tjark zurück. Und dann droht auch noch ihr bestgehütetes Geheimnis ans Licht zu kommen...

Nur ein bisschen Rache - und plötzlich sind sich Hass und Liebe ganz nah …Ein humorvoller Liebesroman für Fans von Enemies-to-Lovers Romance Dreißig vor dreißig - das ist der Titel von Samantha Cochranes Bucket-List. Und nach einem waghalsigen Sprung aus einem Flugzeug ist nur noch ein letzter Punkt auf ihrer Liste offen: sich an Wesley, ihrem Exfreund, zu rächen. Bewaffnet mit Handschellen, einem Hasen-String und ihrer besten Freundin macht sie sich auf nach Edinburgh, um dem, immer noch gutaussehenden, Wesley ihre Abrechnung zuckersüß auf seinem Firmenfest zu servieren. Wesley lässt das Ganze natürlich nicht auf sich sitzen und plant seine eigene Racheaktion. Was als harmlose Streiche beginnt, lässt zwischen Samantha und Wesley die vertrauten, romantischen Gefühle wieder hochkochen. Aber schaffen sie es, sich ihrer Vergangenheit zu stellen? Und dem, was wirklich hinter dieser Rache steckt?Dies ist eine überarbeitete Neuausgabe des bereits erschienenen Titels Rache süß serviert.Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Romantisch, spannend und humorvoll zugleich!"„Ein Liebesroman, der nicht nur zum Lachen, sondern auch zum Nachdenken anregt."„Die malerische Kulisse von Edinburgh bildet den perfekten Hintergrund für diese romantische Komödie."„Autorin Alexa Foxx schafft es mit unerwarteten Entwicklungen zu überraschen und gleichzeitig eine herzerwärmende Liebesgeschichte zu erzählen."

Eine verlorene Liebe und die Kraft der HeimkehrDer herzerwärmende Liebesroman zum WohlfühlenJenna sollte eigentlich überglücklich sein, denn ihr Freund Eric macht ihr völlig unerwartet einen Antrag. Doch sie zweifelt schon seit einer Weile an ihrer Beziehung und weiß nicht, was sie tun soll. Deshalb kehrt sie nur zu gern in ihr Heimatsdorf Little Falls zurück, wo ihre Eltern Hilfe in der Bäckerei für die Vorbereitungen des großen Stadtjubiläum benötigen. Das einzige Problem an der Sache: Ausgerechnet auf der gegenüberliegenden Straßenseite arbeitet ihre Jugendliebe Cole, der in ihr längst vergessene Gefühle erweckt …Cole liebt sein ruhiges Leben und die gewohnte Arbeit in seinem kleinen Diner in Little Falls. Leider bringt das bevorstehende Jubiläum allerlei Trubel in seinen geordneten Alltag, weil er ein besonderes Sandwich für den Anlass kreieren soll. Als wäre das nicht schon kompliziert genug steht plötzlich Jenna vor ihm, die sein Herz noch immer höher schlagen lässt …Dies ist eine überarbeitete Neuausgabe des bereits erschienenen Titels Neuanfang in Little Falls.Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Ich liebe das idyllische Kleinstadt-Setting und freue mich riesig auf weitere Liebesgeschichten aus Little Falls!"„Romantische, herzerwärmende und wundervolle Lektüre."„Ein Liebesroman zum Versinken und Wegträumen!"„So schön geschrieben, dass einem die Bewohner von Little Falls direkt ans Herz wachsen."

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottOath of Honor - To protect and serve...Pregnant and in a killer's crosshairs!When Harper Crane is nearly abducted outside the law office where she works as an administrative assistant, she's grateful two police officers are there to rescue her. At seven months pregnant she has no idea why someone is coming after her, especially since her criminal ex-husband is dead. She wants nothing more than to return to her boring life, but the attacks against her escalate, giving her little choice but to accept Steele's protection.Tactical police officer Steele Delaney believes someone within Harper's ex-husband's criminal enterprise is responsible for attacking her. But when key evidence is found in Harper's apartment, he tries to understand why she's being framed. He only trusts his fellow officers, and members of the Finnegan family. Staying under the radar isn't easy, but neither is protecting his heart. Can he keep Harper and her baby safe long enough to plan their future?

Girl Before a Kerosene Stove is a story of loss and love, emotional distress, and mental disarray, told with remarkable ease and sensitivity. When the last sentence is read, the reader craves more.

Rediscovering Love in the Unexpected - A Clean Inclusive Romance In "Something New," Juliette's world turns upside down when she loses her beloved husband. Struggling to keep her life together for her teenage son, she channels her grief into a new venture - a wedding and event planning business called "Love & Joy." As Juliette finds purpose and healing in helping others celebrate their happiest moments, she also confronts her own journey of self-discovery and the possibility of new love. With a blend of heartfelt emotions, family dynamics, and the rediscovery of joy after loss, "Something New" is a story of resilience, hope, and the enduring power of love.

An Enemies to Lovers Clean Gay Romance Love and Joy's wedding season is ablaze with romance, but Dante, surrounded by the glow of love, yearns for his chance at true love. Amid the whirlwind, he's tasked with planning the grandest wedding of the year, an event that could catapult his career to stardom. Dante thrives in high-pressure situations, but when the notorious, devil-may-care caterer Ben Ramos joins the team, panic sets in. With a charm that's hard to resist and a penchant for bending the rules, Ben is the last thing Dante needs. To make matters worse, Ben carries secrets that threaten to unravel Dante's carefully controlled life. Forced to collaborate on the wedding of a lifetime, Dante and Ben find themselves in a collision of opposites. Sparks fly, and unexpected twists and turns await them in a love story that defies convention. Experience a tale of passion, tension, and the unpredictability of fate in "Something Blue." Will love bloom amidst the chaos of wedding planning, or will their differences tear them apart? Something Blue is the third and final standalone story in The Wedding Trio.

Liebe, Kakao und Zimtschnecken - Willkommen im kleinen Bistro zum VerliebenDer winterliche Wohlfühlroman für romantische LesestundenSeit ihrer Kindheit träumt Chloé davon, die Hauptrolle in Der Nussknacker zu tanzen. Für ihren Traum zieht sie zu ihrer Tante nach Paris, in der Hoffnung in das Ensemble der Oper aufgenommen zu werden. Doch als sie sich während einer Aufführung verletzt, fällt sie für die restliche Saison aus. Frustriert willigt sie ein, stattdessen im Bistro ihrer Tante auszuhelfen. Abgesehen von wenigen Stammgästen verirrt sich allerdings niemand in das Les Fleurs. Um das schlecht laufende Bistro zu retten und wieder die Gäste anzulocken, die zur Winterzeit nach Paris strömen, schmiedet Chloé einen Plan. Zum Glück bekommt sie dabei Hilfe von Elian, der Chloé mit seinen eigens kreierten Macarons, Eclairs und Zimtschnecken gehörig den Kopf verdreht. Aber Elian hat ein Geheimnis, das das Bistro in den Ruin treiben könnte …Erste Leser:innenstimmen „Wer braucht den Nussknacker auf der Bühne, wenn man ihn im Bistro findet? Genialer und mitreißender winterlicher Liebesroman!"„Eine Feel Good Romance voller Romantik, Köstlichkeiten und unvergesslicher Momente."„Mitten in Chloés Traum von Liebe und Ballett zu sein, war wie ein kurzer Ausflug nach Paris für die Seele."„Paris, Ballett und Geheimnisse - eine unwiderstehliche Mischung!"

With her father and mother gone, Eleanor had nothing. No home, no title, no money. She was grateful for her loving relatives, especially her cousin Danielle, but what was she supposed to do? The man who had protected her when her father attempted to shoot her, was now fighting for his life, and she couldn't even go see him because his family was against it. With her having nothing, they would not allow her to continue her friendship with Lord Joshua Wallace if he were to wake up again. Danielle, a feisty young duchess, disagrees wholeheartedly with Lord Wallace's relatives and anyone else who wants to shun Eleanor from society. The hypocrisy of the ton frustrates her beyond imagination, and she takes her cousin under her wings again. Eleanor is still recovering from her abusive marriage, even though her friendship with Lord Wallace made a great impact on her. Eleanor knows she can't expect more than friendship because the man she was married to before, made certain she felt worthless and undeserving of true love. When Eleanor asks Danielle to retrieve the things from her mother, her cousin discovers secrets nobody saw coming.

A cowboy billionaire who's rough around the edges, the woman he ghosted last Christmas, and their second chance at happily-ever-after.Ames Hammond loves rules and organization, and his job as a cop gives him the structure he craves. But he quit that job months ago, and he has no idea what he should be doing with his life. He tries taking a job in Three Rivers, Texas, but when he accidentally nails his thumb to the wall, he's got no one to help him.While in the drugstore, he runs into someone he least expected to--Sophia Cooke, the woman he spent time with last fall...and didn't call back over the holidays.Sophia is as shocked to see Ames in Three Rivers as he is to see her. She's in town getting ready to help Marcy and Wyatt Walker with the move to Coral Canyon, as she'll be nannying for them that summer. She's hurt he's in Texas when the reason they broke up last year was because he refused to leave Colorado.Their past is fraught with bumps and potholes...do they have any chance of building a future together that will hold?Can she tame the bad boy into admitting he belongs in Coral Canyon with her? Or will Ames lose his chance at a forever love because of his dreams and indecision?

Sage Grady is a master of transformation. She's a seasoned hairstylist who's perfected the art of change, one cut and color at a time. Yet, her own life has started to feel somewhat monotonous, almost like she's stuck in someone else's style-and she needs to shake things up.It's not a mid-life crisis.It's a new way of thinking, of living.With her sister and her Supper Club friends at her side, Sage decides to return to her roots: Texas. No, she's not moving back there. But she wants the vibrancy and adventure each new day can bring that she had when owned a hobby farm in the Coastal Bend.Sage just needs to find the right patch of land on Hilton Head Island to build her new waterfront way of life.So she needs Tyler Parker, the man she's had exactly one date with, months ago. Ty's a real estate mogul who knows the value of every inch of Hilton Head Island, where every for-sale piece of property is, and exactly how to make Sage's dreams come true.Her real estate dreams.He's made a fortune flipping properties and developing luxury resorts. Yet beneath his polished exterior is a man who's been burned by love, and he's built walls higher than any of his skyscrapers.As Sage snips, styles, and sashays her way into Ty's heart, she discovers that her way of life isn't the only transformation happening.Can Sage and Ty navigate their contrasting worlds to create a happily-ever-after? Will they find that the path to true love doesn't always follow the path most trod, but might just be discovered through...the waterfront way?

Confinement in this one-horse town, while my foot heals, is driving me crazy with boredom, which is why I volunteered to help Piper find her phantom parents. She never stops pestering me; go figure. It's annoying, but kind of cute. It's not like there's a real possibility of us being together - we're from totally different worlds and it'd never work. But on lonely nights, the idea of home and domestic bliss with Piper by my side is enough to make me dream.

Enjoy two novellas connected to Regina Rudd Merrick's A Southern Breeze series in one convenient volume. Both of these stories were included in multi-author collections: "Pawleys Aisle" (Coastal Promises) and "Mr. Sandman" (Candy Cane Wishes and Saltwater Dreams). Now you can complete your collection of A Southern Breeze stories with this novella duo, Carolina Connections.

Meet the Krindle family. 9 siblings, each searching for happiness in their lives. After losing their mother recently, each must dig deep to remember the values she instilled in them. Will they find the love their parents shared all those years, or are they doomed to spend their lives lonely and searching for peace?When Eve Krindle discovers her finance' has been cheating on her for two years, she determines to return to her hometown for Christmas to let her dream of being a wife and mom go. She plans to start the new year off as a full-time career woman.What she doesn't expect is for her brother's friend, Kyle, to show up and steal her heart. But, after a bad breakup, can she ever trust another man with her heart?Kyle is charming, mature and well-mannered, too good to be true. Will her shattered heart find healing or does she risk having it shattered again?

In 6th Century AD, a small kingdom struggles to survive a fierce and bloody campaign to unify the kingdoms on the Korean Peninsula. Crown Prince Joon is eager to produce an heir and secure the throne, but his father, King Jae-sung has other ideas. Things heat up when a new, beautiful, and clumsy maid is assigned to tend his bath chambers. With his line of succession hanging in the balance, young Prince Joon must quickly learn to navigate treachery and politics in his government in this heartwarming, coming of age, historical romance.