Bøger af Katharine E. Hamilton

Grit, determination, and independence had Piper O'Beirne setting her roots in Galway. The successful manager of one of the hottest pubs in the city, she never dreamed of moving or starting over. Until Murphy.Murphy O'Rifcan loved his work. He spent all his time grooming his pub to be the best in County Clare. However, the hectic demands of the pub had him looking for help from the one person he knew he could trust, but the one person he knew did not want to move to Castlebrook. He found his professional pursuit of Piper twisted along the way and he wished Piper would accept the job for other reasons. Him. Two Hearts.One Chance.Can Piper and Murphy learn to work together at the pub and in love?

Mary Rutherford dreads Christmas time. Having grown up in one of the most influential families in town, her Christmas holidays are spent attending her father's company Christmas party and silently blending into the background. This year, however, her parents insist she plan the party, and with little help from her mother, Mary reaches out to an old friend for help: Brighten Smith.Brighten Smith recently moved back to his hometown to escape California and the disappointment of a failed relationship. Helping his grandmother at her local bakery provides him the opportunity to catch up with old acquaintances and friends. When he finds Mary Rutherford needs a caterer for her family's grand Christmas party, he volunteers for the job, though he has zero experience. As he learns more about Mary, he finds he wants to do more than cater her party; he wants to give her the best Christmas ever. Can he and Mary pull off a successful Christmas partnership?And can Brighten give Mary an unforgettable Christmas?

Alice Wilkenson grew up with the Hastings brothers. She's always viewed them as family more than friends, and the feeling is mutual. Annoying, interfering, and frustrating to have seven brothers constantly on the look out for you. But one brother starts keeping a closer eye on Alice than the others: Calvin.Calvin Hastings works hard on the family ranch. From operating heavy machinery, working cattle, and tending horses, the ranch keeps him busy. However, he finds himself making more and more time to check in on Alice. He finds her infiltrating his thoughts more than she used to and he hasn't quite figured out how he feels about that.Can Calvin view Alice as more than a friend?Can Alice show Calvin that friendship can lead to love?

Receiving a frantic call from her friend Alice, Julia McComas packs her bags and heads to a ranch in Texas where she encounters critters, cows, and a handful of handsome cowboy brothers. Her presence interrupts their daily routine, and one brother in particular makes his annoyance well known: Graham.As the oldest of seven brothers, Graham Hastings takes his role as leader of the family business seriously. Not only does he keep the family ranch running, but he also keeps a tight rope on all his brothers. But when Julia McComas winds up living in his guest house, her presence shakes up more than just ranch life. It shakes up his heart.Can Julia learn the ways of the ranch? Can Graham let go of the reins enough to let love into his heart?

Elizabeth Montgomery wishes to honor her grandfather's memory by moving back to her hometown of Quinton, Georgia, to take care of her grandmother and to remodel their family home. Unfortunately, rumors spread of mysterious happenings haunting the property, and the only contractor willing to take on the project is Jackson Dean, the long lost nephew of her grandmother's chief enemy. Jackson Dean moves to Georgia to reignite his family relations, but his work poses a threat to a peaceful transition. He accepts the job on Montgomery House to prove his skills as a contractor, but what he is not expecting are his feelings towards the granddaughter of Sissy Montgomery, and his personal quest to mend more than just the house. Elizabeth and Jackson must learn to work together on more than just construction, and their hearts must face more than just family prejudice. Can years of family rivalry truly be forgiven?

Kat Riesling spends her days serving up delicious treats with a side of sass at her beloved cafe. However, her life is turned upside down when she finds herself as the newest target of the Chicago's largest crime boss. Ian O'Dell, the newest detective on the Chicago police force, only wishes to serve and protect the quirky cafe owner. But as bullets fly and emotions tangle, he finds himself torn between what his heart wants and what his duty demands.

Caroline Pritchard strives to showcase the most unique artists at the Daulton Gallery, but the elusive glass artist known as F.W. proves to be her most difficult undertaking. Renown for his privacy, Caroline discovers F.W.'s true identity only to find the man behind the art lives a reclusive lifestyle with no wish to display his art in a gallery. Finnegan Walsh dislikes distractions. And he extremely dislikes having people in his workshop. He loves working with glass and creating pieces of art. Simple. However, since meeting Caroline Pritchard, his space is threatened, and the quiet life he strives so hard to maintain is immediately disrupted. Can Caroline convince Finn to take a chance on her with his art and his heart?

Tossing her belongings into a suitcase and escaping heartbreak seemed like the best idea for Rhea Conners. She'd simply travel across the ocean to visit her grandfather in Ireland and heal. Then she'd come back. Simple. But what she doesn't expect is to find solace and healing in the form of the O'Rifcan family. One member in particular: Claron. Claron enjoyed his life farming the land his grandparents gifted him. He lived his life quietly and contentedly, until Rhea arrived. He'd steered clear of relationships and entanglements since his last heartbreak, but something about Roland's granddaughter twists him up inside. Something about Rhea has him rethinking his life of solitude. Two hearts. One chance. Can Rhea and Claron overcome past hurts to make a new beginning?

It was just another day at the office for Autumn Simpson. She'd head into the Smoky Mountains and post a foreclosure notice on one of the many abandoned cabins and call it an early day. However, when she arrives she finds herself the bearer of bad news to a man holding tight to his grandfather's legacy with both hands and refuses to relinquish the land. Ramsey Jenkins was looking forward to his vacation in Tennessee. Every year he left Friday Harbor behind to rejuvenate at his grandfather's cabin in the Smoky Mountains outside of Gatlinburg. It was tradition, and one he planned to continue, until Autumn walks into his life and disrupts his world. Not only does she threaten to foreclose on the property, but she also threatens his single-minded heart. Can Ramsey convince Autumn to give him a chance?And can the two find common ground to save Ramsey's family property?

Katharine E. Hamilton continues the incredible adventure of allied kingdoms fighting a common enemy in her sensational The Unfading Lands trilogy. A darkness is now divided. A new threat is on the horizon, and a queen is on the throne. Princess Alayna rises to position as queen of the entire Realm. A role she was never meant to possess. She is faced with the daunting task of protecting her Realm of four kingdoms from the Land of Unfading Beauty's increasing strength as well as a new threat emerging from a once friendly neighbor, the Realm of King Abner. As they face Lancer, their shared enemy, and consider the threat of Abner, the beloved allies come together in unprecedented unity. From the ashes of hard-fought battles, romance blooms and friendships deepen within the roster of cherished princes and princesses. New leaders will appear, bold and true, and deeply committed to the virtue of the Realm. An ally has infiltrated the Land of Unfading Beauty at great cost - absorbing the very darkness that runs through Lancer. Can this useful collaborator help save them all from Lancer's mysterious power? Can he withstand the temptations of evil coursing through his veins? With multiple enemies threatening the very foundation of the Realm, Alayna must decide whom she can trust. She must decide who the real enemy is. And all the leaders must fight. Can Alayna, the newly crowned queen, lead the Realm to victory? While treacherous secrets frustrate strategies and an imposing army appears on the horizon, the most important question remains: Where does your allegiance lie?