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When Molly James leaves Connecticut for San Francisco, she has no idea of the heartache that awaits her. Fiona Fordyce, one of "The Fabulous Fordyce Twins," steps in to help her young friend and finds a romance of her own. Just one of the dramas unfolding behind the elegant doors of the townhouse on Pacific Street.

She left to chase her dreams, while his disappeared in her cloud of dust. Luke Dixon stands in the road and watches his best friend Story's tail lights disappear. The dust swirls around her loaded up car as she leaves their small town to chase her big-city dreams. Tears gather like the confetti after graduation at the corners of his eyes as memories of their childhood wash over him. The girl he's always loved has left him for greener pastures. She has a bucket list a mile long, and Luke only dreamt of a simple life alongside her-though he never told her that. He believes she is destined for more than being a farmer's wife, so he loved her enough to let her go. Deep down, Luke hopes she'll hate the city and return home. Or that she'll realize that she loves him too and run back to his arms. His worst fears come true when she meets a man who can give her a life Luke can't-and Luke forces himself to pretend he's happy for her. But when Story's groom leaves her at the altar, Luke is given the second chance he has always hoped for. Will he be able to push aside his self-doubts and tell her how he feels, or will he watch her tail lights disappear from his life for good? Love-Altared is a closed-door, friends to lovers romance written in dual POV.

Logan Fletcher, Fortress Security operative, thought he had all the time in the world to win the heart of the woman of his dreams. Turns out he was dead wrong. After he learns Poppy is missing, Logan and his team race to rescue her and track down the men responsible. Although Logan vows to make the criminals pay, the situation isn't a clear cut as it appears. An explosive secret lies at the heart of Poppy's kidnapping, and the man responsible won't stop until he succeeds. Too bad for him he'll have to go through Logan first. Poppy Reynolds, ace reporter and true crime writer, thrives on a tough challenge. Lately, though, her entire life has been a challenge. Take, for instance, her trip downstairs for coffee in the middle of the night. She never expected to face kidnappers in her kitchen. After a harrowing escape from their clutches, the hunt begins to unearth the culprit behind the scheme before Poppy loses everything she holds dear, including the man she loves. The stakes are high, and time is short. If Poppy and Logan are lucky, they'll live to unmask the mastermind.

Two hearts, one summer, and a secret that could change everything. Twenty-five years later, will a daughter's discovery reunite old flames or burn their world down?Shelly's world crumbles when Todd, her long-time boyfriend, leaves for Italy, shattering their summer plans and her heart. Struggling with heartbreak, her life takes a turn when she meets Esteban, a compassionate ranch hand from Mexico, who brings unexpected comfort and joy. Their summer love blooms rapidly, filled with dreams of a future together, until a tragic call pulls Esteban back to Mexico.Fast-forward twenty-five years. After her father's sudden death, Estelle, Shelly's daughter, uncovers a startling family secret. Haunted by doubts about who her father is, Estelle discovers hints of her mother's past romance with Esteban. Determined to find the truth, Estelle orchestrates a reunion, bringing Esteban back to face her mother, igniting old passions and unresolved questions. As the past confronts the present, Shelly and Esteban find themselves drawn to each other once more, their connection undimmed by time yet shadowed by the secrets they carry. Meanwhile, Estelle grapples with the revelations about her family, torn between her longing for the truth and the potential upheaval of her world.Can love rediscover its path after twenty-five years of silence, or will the truth be too much for all their hearts?

Art, Fate, and Forbidden LoveArtist and naturalist Christopher Morton has been unexpectedly called to fill the post of vicar for Cherrybrook's neighbouring town of Wellsey. He quickly wins the hearts of his parishioners, but securing the hand of Miss Cherise Hamblin is out of the question, no matter how ardently he wishes otherwise.Lord and Lady Hamblin live in daily expectation that their elegant daughter will receive a marriage proposal from the Wellsey heir, the arrogant but titled Lord Penfield. Cherise has other ideas. More interested in art than a marriage of convenience, Cherise's chance meeting with the new vicar at "The Artist's Folly", sparks a secretive correspondence that repaints both their lives.Will autumn changes destroy the forbidden love between the humble vicar and the baron's daughter?A Year in Cherrybrook is a four-part book series of sweet late Regency era romances. Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter each follow four light-hearted love stories all fixed in or around the fictitious English country village of Cherrybrook.Kisses only, each book may be read in order or as a stand-alone story.

Thank goodness Christmas only comes once a year, because Barbara just wants to survive it and move on already. Barbara's year has not been going well. Both her parents died, she gained a lot of weight, and her husband left her. And now, she's stuck attending a million holiday parties for work. . .with both her ex and his new girlfriend. She's not feeling the holiday cheer, that's for sure.Bentley, on the other hand, has realized that while his life is pretty good, he really wants to settle down with an amazing woman. Unfortunately, while he's a whiz at making money, he's not so great at choosing people to date. He and his old friend Barbara make a deal. He'll be her date to the dreaded holiday parties, and in exchange, she'll help him weed through the dross to find the shimmering treasure he wants to build a life with.It doesn't take Bentley very long to realize that Barbara's the one he wants, but she's not as quick to believe that she's good enough for the handsome billionaire Bentley. Can he convince her that she's everything he needs in time to spruce up the holiday season? Or will her miserable year come to just as tragic a close?

After a lifetime in rags, Emerson had no idea that riches came with so many strings.As a foster kid in the system, Emerson Duplessis never had two nickels to rub together. He worked harder than anyone else he knew and graduated with a degree in accounting-the safest career he could imagine. But when a round of unexpected layoffs leaves him unable to pay his rent, he resorts to taking temp jobs found for him by friends.At one odd job, serving hors d'oeuvres at a funeral, his friend points out that the dead man in the massive portrait looks exactly like Emerson. The bereaved mother of the deceased turns out to be the grandmother who tried to prevent him from ever being born. Now that her only child has passed, she makes Emerson an offer.She'll leave her massive estate to him, but only if he shows he can properly run it, marries a high society woman, and has an heir. At one of his grandmother's horrible parties, Emerson meets the well-educated, pampered daughter of one of his late father's friends, Elizabeth Moorland.She mocks him to the entire room, and Emerson hates her from the start, but he also discovers that she needs money, badly. He agrees to get her the money she needs if she pretends to be his girlfriend to keep his grandmother happy. But Elizabeth Moorland has a secret, and if it comes out, it will ruin both their plans.Can Emerson manage to satisfy the woman who never wanted him in order to secure the life he's always wanted? Or will he discover that sometimes even gold that glitters isn't worth the price?

From the bestselling author of Pawprints On Our Hearts comes a captivating story of love and redemption that will leave you cheering for second chances and stay with you long after the final page.Emma Wright's world came crashing down when her husband blindsided her with divorce papers on their anniversary and left her for a younger woman. Starting over at forty, she moves into a quaint beachfront cottage on the other side of Hadley Cove with her beloved rescue dog, Riley. But just as she's picking up the shattered pieces to her life, Riley goes missing.Meanwhile, in Chicago, widowed father Luke Grayson vows to repair the strained relationship with his teenage son, Jeremiah. In search of new beginnings, he moves them to the picturesque small coastal town of Hadley Cove, Georgia. While they're getting settled, an unexpected visitor arrives at their doorstops, and seems to believe this is his home.As destiny weaves Emma and Luke's paths together in unforeseen ways, their lives will change forever.Will they find the courage to open their fragile hearts to a second chance at love? Or will the scars of the past keep them from their happily ever after?

Die wachsende Liebe zweier Menschen, deren Familien auf tragische Weise miteinander verwoben sind …Das berührende Familiengeheimnis vor der malerischen Kulisse des französischen Loire-Tals Simone liebt das Leben auf dem idyllischen Weingut ihrer Familie. Vor allem die traditionelle Herstellung des Weins und die Führungen für Besucher liegen ihr am Herzen. Als ihr Vater jedoch eines Tages den jungen deutschen Besucher Johann aufgrund seiner Herkunft demütigt, mischt sich Simone ein - was plötzlich alles verändert. Johann verschlägt es nicht aus Zufall auf das zweihundert Jahre alte Anwesen. Auch sein Großvater war vor über sieben Jahrzehnten schon einmal dort. Was ist damals wirklich passiert? Johann möchte das Geheimnis der Vergangenheit aufdecken und hat dabei nicht mit einer attraktiven Verbündeten wie Simone gerechnet …Dies ist eine überarbeitete Neuauflage des bereits erschienenen Titels Das Geheimnis von Chateau Limeray.Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Mitreißendes Familiengeheimnis in der wunderschönen, bildhaft beschriebenen Kulisse Frankreichs!"„Die historischen Hintergründe sind absolut beeindruckend recherchiert und geschildert."„Spannung, Drama, Geheimnisse, Liebe … hier stimmt alles!"„Vergangenheit und Gegenwart sind toll miteinander verwoben, ich konnte nicht aufhören zu lesen."

Kann Catherine als Trauzeugin ihrer besten Freundin ihr eigenes Happy End finden?Eine liebevolle, romantische Komödie für gemütliche LesestundenNach einer herben Bruchlandung in Sachen Liebe kommt Catherines Privatleben zum Stillstand. Das Einzige, was wirklich nach Plan läuft, ist ihr Job, doch ansonsten macht sie es sich in ihrem sicheren Schneckenhaus gemütlich. Erst durch die Rolle der Trauzeugin auf der Hochzeit ihrer besten Freundin kommt wieder ein bisschen Schwung in Cathis Leben - und damit auch eine Menge Ärger. Plötzlich steht sie vor der Herausforderung, das perfekte Hochzeitsgeschenk für das Brautpaar zu planen und das auch noch zusammen mit Tom, dem ungehobelten Trauzeugen des Bräutigams. Eigentlich hält Cathi nicht viel von Typen wie Tom, die nur auf den nächsten One-Night-Stand aus sind - wenn er nur nicht so verdammt attraktiv wäre!Dies ist eine überarbeitete Neuausgabe des bereits erschienenen Titels Hochzeitsgeschenke, Traummänner und andere Überraschungen.Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Charmant, witzig und unbeschwert - eine Feel-Good Romance zum Verlieben!"„Eine wunderschöne, romantische Komödie um die Seele baumeln zu lassen."„Romantik zum Mitfiebern, Mitlachen, Entspannen und Träumen" „Man kann gar nicht mehr aufhören zu lesen! Ich musste am Wochenende alles stehen und liegen lassen um herauszufinden, ob Cathi und Tom endlich zusammenfinden."

Love arrives where you least expect it.Emily Jansen arrives in Augathella with a heavy heart and a secret. As a new teacher at the local primary school, she's determined to start anew and provide the best for her one-year-old daughter. As Emily slowly makes connections in town, she is stunned to encounter Luke Elliott, a man from her past. Despite their connection, Emily is hesitant to let her guard down.Jenna Wilson observes them with interest; her relationship with Luke is just beginning, but her emotions are thrown into turmoil when she meets Amelia's brother, Josh Foley. Josh has arrived in town on a mission of his own: to inspect his sister Amelia's fiancé before her impending wedding to local, Ben Riley. He doesn't appreciate Jenna's criticism as they come head-to-head and attraction ignites.Can Emily risk her heart again with the man she let her down? Can Jenna risk her heart, especially to a man whose life is far away from the town she has come to love?But love blooms in the most unexpected places

Celia is finally ready to date again-but not the man whose family has a century-old feud with hers... Can Celia and Zach really make their Romeo and Juliet love story end in love and not tragedy?Celia Armstrong has spent almost two decades mourning the loss of her husband, raising her two girls, and taking care of everyone except for herself. When her best friend gets married, Celia's right there, taking care of everything at Whiskey Mountain Lodge.Before the ceremony, she catches sight of a handsome man in a cowboy hat she hasn't seen before. When she finally gets a good look at the man when she gets paired with him in the wedding party, she realizes he's Zach Zuckerman, from the family across the street that has a decades-old grudge against her family.Zach doesn't want to be at the wedding, just like he doesn't want to get involved with Celia. But the attraction between them is intense, and they start dating. His brothers will be livid when they find out who his new girlfriend is, and he and Celia start to investigate the root of the animosity between their two families.Amidst her daughter's wedding and dealing with graduations and family events, Celia and Zach learn that her family is the reason the Zuckermans have hated the Abbotts for so long. Zach tries to talk to his brothers and father, but his pleas fall on deaf ears.Can Celia and Zach overcome family objections to build a future together? Or will their relationship be a casualty of the generational war?This later in life romance will remind you that love endures at any age, and it's never too late to find a happily-ever-after!

Leila Green's mother died when she was only a teenager, and she sought out comfort in the wrong places. She soon found herself addicted to drugs, caught up in a bikie gang with no way to escape.After trying to harm the one person who was there for her, she spends the next three years in a hospital where she has been undergoing care. Now she is ready to leave.Pearl and Lance have welcomed her with open arms to Casey Plains, found her a place to stay and encouraged her to follow the passion she inherited from her mother - textile art.She tries to keep to herself, but a cute, pushy motherless seven-year-old girl has other ideas.When his daughter Sara finds out there's someone new in town, she makes a friend. Josh falls for the quiet artist but there is something she's hiding. When someone from Leila's past arrives and holds her against her will, torturing her for answers she can't give, she feels it's no more than what she deserves. When Sara comes looking for her and is caught up in the danger, Leila does everything she can to save the child, even offering herself up to whatever her captor wants if she'll let Sara go. But both Sara and Leila are stronger than either of them believe.

When Eloise Grainger walks into the local Casey Plains pub on Date Night, she wants to die of shame. She hadn't given it much thought when she heard her Gram was ill - she just wanted to get home. Now she has to face the music and explain to everyone, especially her boyfriend, Wes, why she left without a word to anyone.It's been almost three years since she ran away. Is that too long for him to forgive her or can she mend the fences between them?Once Wes Walker finds out why Eloise left, he can't hold a grudge. After all, she did it to save him from her crazy cult figure of a father and there has never been anyone else for him but Eloise.But the problem they faced then hasn't gone away. It's getting closer and Eloise is in more danger than she knows.When Wes can't find her one morning, he thinks the worst and he's right. Now he has to save her before it's too late and she's pulled into the crazy world she tried so hard to escape from.

Mélanie a grandi auprès d'une mère dénigrante et n'a jamais cru qu'elle était digne d'être aimée. Elle se retrouve en plein burn out et voit, malgré elle, toute sa vie basculer. Entre son épuisement professionnel et son désir de maternité qui reste vain, elle ne sait plus où elle en est.Tristan doit, mettre sa carrière de mannequin international entre parenthèses. Ses rêves s'écroulent. Le jeune new-yorkais doit vivre chez Mélanie à la campagne, dans un petit village Ariégeois au pied des Pyrénées, très loin de sa vie mondaine.Un malheureux concours de circonstances ou la chance de leur vie ?

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottWalking the line between danger and love!Targeted by a killer...While paying their last respects to her father, widower Shelby Copeland and her daughter Eva are targeted by a gunman during the graveside service. If not for staff sergeant Aiden Finnegan, they'd both be dead. Especially since they are found again at Shelby's home. Shelby teaches fourth graders, there's no reason for anyone to harm her. Unless this is related to her deceased husband or father.A young mother and her daughter should never be in harm's way, and Aiden is determined to keep them both safe. Yet it soon becomes clear that someone within the army national guard is responsible for these attacks, and will not hesitate to kill anyone who gets in his way. Shelby has no love for the army, even less so now that the truth has been revealed. Is it possible for these opposites to find common ground, and a future, together?

Welcome to Winterwood... a small town with more heart than people! "Fans of Rachael Bloome and Rachael Lucas will love this new series by Dianna Houx!" When Grace is told it's unlikely Granny will live to see another Christmas, she comes up with a unique plan to transform her home into a festive inn for the holidays, offering an authentic, old-fashioned Christmas experience to her guests. To make her plan a reality, Grace must convince her small-town community to get on board and help her bring her vision to life. Along the way, she meets a diverse group of people who all have their own issues and struggles, but they come together at the inn to celebrate the holiday season and find hope and joy in the midst of their challenges.If you love small-town, holiday romances, you'll love Countdown to Christmas. A story about love, family traditions, and memories that last a lifetime.

Wenn das Schicksal die schönsten Überraschungen bereithält …Ein berührender Liebesroman vor der idyllischen Ostküste der USAAlanas Leben nimmt eine unerwartete Wendung, als sie nach dem Tod ihrer Großmutter deren Haus an der malerischen Küste North Carolinas erbt. Entschlossen, das alte Strandhaus auf Vordermann zu bringen, zieht Alana ein und stürzt sich in die Renovierungsarbeiten. Dabei stößt sie auf eine versteckte Kiste voller Briefe, Fotos und Kassetten - Zeugnisse vergangener Liebesgeschichten, die Jahrzehnte überdauert haben. Nacht für Nacht taucht Alana in die verschiedenen Liebesgeschichten ein und stellt sich die Frage, ob auch sie jemals solch eine Liebe finden wird. Was sie nicht ahnt, ist, dass ihr eigenes Glück zum Greifen nah ist - in Form ihres hilfsbereiten und charmanten Nachbarn …Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Ein geerbtes Haus und eine Kiste voller Liebesbriefe stürzen Alana in ihr eigenes Liebesabenteuer. Ein echter Page-Turner."„Protagonistin Alana findet in den Liebesgeschichten anderer die Inspiration für ihre romantische Reise. Wirklich bezaubernder Küstenroman!"„Ein berührender Liebesroman, so großartig geschrieben, dass ich die Küstenluft North Carolinas förmlich schmecken kann!"„Das Meer, eine starke Protagonistin und eine geheimnisvolle Kiste voller Liebesbekenntnisse. Diese schicksalshafte Romance ist absolut lesenswert."

REFUGE OF DEATHA KISS FOR A KISSA University of Texas graduate student in archeology named Jerimiah Johnson is exploring a region along the cliffs of the Perdernales River near Spicewood, Texas. He was alone, finding markings from long ago in some of the caves on the hillside.The ground began to shake, and he got caught up in an avalanche that came faster than God himself on a skateboard. One minute he was fine, and then, the limestone dust and rocks were on top of him at the bottom of the cliff along the side of the river. He loses consciousness. Then, Johnson awakens to find that Rip Van Winkle has nothing on him, as he has evidently slept for unknown millennia, awakening in a completely different world... another time and another place.Humanity has evolved into a long-lived but rather sexless race, and the population is dwindling. The time Johnson discovers is one where the future rests not on the authority of the empowered but on the forgiveness of the abused and enslaved.Nature plays an influential part in this futuristic world. The Song of Love harmonized from bronze globes is the creation's song. It is the sweet words of tender nurture, the sweet words that speak of belonging to the divine in body, spirit, and soul. Furthermore, the Song of Love comes to the heart through every flower and unfolded petal. It is as though they are the radio of the divine. And, once a year, there's the Festival of the Dream Flowers.Johnson, our leading character in the novel, thought he had met the love of his life, but there were so many aspects of himself he needed to squash to become what she wanted.There are parts of the book, especially regarding the subjects of motherhood and grief, that you will find very touching and emotional. In addition, you might find it interesting to study the psychology of Johnson's slow adjustment to the culture. He is also a more fleshed-out character than many of the other wooden mouthpieces recounting events in far-back history.

Liebeschaos unterm MistelzweigDer Wohlfühlroman über große und kleine WeihnachtswunderJosephin schwebt nach der Geburt ihrer Zwillingsmädchen im siebten Himmel und genießt das turbulente Patchwork-Familienleben mit Leonard. Doch ein Umzug ins verschlafene englische Dörfchen Oldmallow, und das kurz vor Weihnachten, bringt jede Menge Chaos für das Paar mit sich. Da bleibt zwischen Renovierungsarbeiten, Weihnachtsgeschenke-Shopping und den neuen Jobs nicht mehr viel Zeit für Romantik. Als Josephin dann auch noch herausfindet, dass Leonard Geheimnisse vor ihr hat und sich mit einer anderen Frau trifft, hängt der Haussegen gewaltig schief. Kann die Dorfgemeinde in Oldmallow doch noch für ein Weihnachtswunder sorgen?Alle Bände der WG gesucht, Liebe gefunden-Reihe können unabhängig voneinander gelesen werden.Weitere Titel dieser ReiheMitbewohner küsst man nicht (ISBN: 9783968178400)Erste Leser:innenstimmen„Zwischen Renovierungswahnsinn und Weihnachtszauber erleben Josephine und Leonard eine Achterbahnfahrt der Gefühle. Alles was ein Leserherz begehrt!"„Diese Romantic Comedy ist wie eine Tasse heißer Schokolade an einem kalten Wintertag - es hat mich sofort verzaubert!"„Lachen, Liebe, Oldmallow - Josephine und Leonard sind wieder da!"„Die Fortsetzung bringt frischen Wind in Josephines und Leonards Patchwork-Familienleben - der perfekte Roman für einen verschneiten Tag!"

He isn't looking for a relationship. She's determined to protect her heart. Will attending her sister's wedding open their eyes, or are they bound to be in the friend zone forever? Evan has a nearly perfect life. He's got a great job, amazing friends, and a close-knit family. What he doesn't have is someone to share it with. After a traumatic high school relationship ends with a bang, he's determined to protect his heart. When the adorable girl next door catches his attention, he vows to place her firmly in the friend zone. Karlee's life plan has just been obliterated. Determined to pick up the pieces and create a life on her terms, she moves to the idyllic small town of Piney Brook. What she didn't count on was a gorgeous and charming neighbor. When she needs a date for her sister's wedding, he seems like the perfect option. She'd sworn off men, but that doesn't mean they can't be friends, right? When the line between friendship and more begins to blur, will they overcome past hurts and find the courage to give love another chance?

Welcome to Hathaway House. Rehab Center. Safe Haven. Second chance at life and love.It was Aaron who convinced Percy to take a chance on Hathaway House. Yet, when he arrives, Aaron is back at school, and Percy's alone after all. The place is everything Aaron said it was, but the trip getting here set his progress back, from slow to nonexistent.Giada has worked at the center for several years and always went home happily to her brother at the end of the day. Only now her brother is engaged and planning to marry in six months. Change is happening, whether she likes it or not. And, in this case, it brings up a lot of turbulence in the family dynamic. Dani offers Giada a place of her own here at Hathaway's staff quarters, but the path forward is not so easy. Thankfully Percy is there as both a comfort and a friend.Now if only he could find the progress he's looking for, and she could find the new beginning of her own ...

What happens when the townsfolk of Crystal Springs decide to match the matchmaker? Mercantile owner, Dennis Andrews has made a nuisance of himself matching the townsfolk for longer than anyone can remember. Surprisingly, his matches have worked out for the better. Now the arrogant storekeeper is getting under their skins, and everyone wants to marry him off hoping it will mellow him. When a lifechanging and terrifying incident rattles Dennis to his core, he views life in a completely different way. Rachel Dougherty has no intention of staying in Crystal Springs, and expects to be gone the same day she arrives. When plans go awry, she's forced to stay far longer. Under difficult circumstances, her entire life changes. Her decisions will affect others profoundly, none more than the mercantile owner. Has the Matchmaker finally met his match? Will Dennis resist, or will he open his heart to the daughter of a gunslinger?

From USA Today Bestselling Author Laura ScottMedical drama from the Monroe Family!Can he uphold his promise?After discovering he has a daughter, police officer Alec Monroe has given up his wild ways to settle into a family centered routine. Gone is the uptight, living on the edge cop. But when he meets Dr. Jillian Davis and has a troubling case to solve that requires her expertise, he is tempted to break his promise not to add any more stressors to his daughter's life.Jillian has a painful secret, one that forces her to keep handsome Alec Monroe at arm's length. Yet working with him as they solve the mystery of the missing narcotics, she begins to let her guard down. Meeting his adorable daughter, only makes him more attractive. Alec is a great single dad. Can they work through their troubled pasts to face the future-together?

Urgently wanted: A nanny for Christmas. Seeking an adventurous nanny to work for the aristocratic Lord family at their country estate.