Bøger af Nan Reinhardt

His life ended. Hers didn't. Spirited, beautiful, and aging gracefully, Julie Miles was looking forward to retirement with her husband, Dr. Charlie Miles, in their idyllic Willow Bay, Michigan home. But when Charlie dies of a heart attack, simply getting out of bed becomes a daily struggle. Desperate for a change of scene, she leaves her home to stay in her friend Carrie's unoccupied Chicago apartment. Her handsome and younger new neighbor, Will Brody, seems to enjoy his assignment to keep an eye on her, and Jules can't help but be flattered. She embraces life-and sex-again, until the discovery of a dark secret shatters her world once more. She knows her feelings for Will are more than casual, and he's made it clear he wants her, but how can she ever trust a man again when her perfect life turned out to be a lie? Determined to get to the bottom of it all, Jules goes in search of the truth and discovers that there's always a second chance to find real love.

What do you do when the one who got away comes back? Carrie Halligan never regretted the choice she made sixteen years ago to raise her son Jack by herself in Willow Bay, Michigan. A successful photographer by day, at night Carrie satisfies her musical passions by playing piano at a hotel bar, maintaining a balance that works for her and Jack. Walking away from Maestro Liam Reilly without telling him she was pregnant with his child may have been the hardest thing she'd ever done, but it was definitely the right thing. When Liam shows up in town to perform a benefit concert with the local symphony, however, Carrie's carefully crafted life spins out of control. After sending Jack to summer camp, she realizes she can't keep Liam in the dark forever. Telling the truth to the man she once loved more than life itself isn't near as hard as spending time in his presence and realizing that the years haven't diminished his power over her heart. Will her lie be too much to get past, or will the spark of passion between them overcome everything?

She thought she'd never feel safe again. She was wrong. When Sarah Bennett's abusive ex hunts her down in Chicago, her friends spirit her away to Willow Bay, where she hopes to begin again with a different identity. But terror keeps her holed up, unable to start her new life. Deputy sheriff Tony Reynard never expected to be staring down the barrel of a gun when he enters Sarah's apartment to finish up some handyman work, but that's how the fiery little redhead greets him, and he's beyond intrigued. After an intervention by her loving friends, Sarah becomes involved in a project to turn an old mansion into a battered women's shelter. The women work together to renovate the house, along with the help of the townspeople and the delectably handsome Tony, who is a true renaissance man. Tony vows to bring Sarah back to life and love, but knows he needs to move slowly to win her heart. When her ex tracks her down once more, Sarah must find the courage to protect her friends and her new love from his wrath.

It's never too late to start over. . .When Sophie Russo inherits two lakeside cottages in Willow Bay, Michigan, she thinks she can start over with a peaceful, quiet summer. Boy, is she wrong. First, there's Henry Dugan, the nerdy genius behind the GeekSpeak publishing empire, who has rented Sophie's second cottage so he can write his novel. The instant attraction catches them both off guard. He's fresh off a brutal divorce, and Sophie's still grieving her beloved Papa Leo, so this is no time to start a relationship, but a casual summer fling might be an option...Then Sophie's long-lost mother barrels onto the scene and opens up a long-buried mystery involving Depression-era mobsters and a missing cache of gold coins worth millions that some present-day hoodlums would like to get their hands on. Suddenly, Sophie's quiet summer becomes a dangerous dance with her grandfather's dark past. With Henry at her side-and in her bed-Sophie needs to find a way to make peace with the past and look toward the future... assuming she lives that long.

They were in it for the fun, but never expected the storm...Life for hometown ER physician Dr. Max Lange has always been sweet. He loves his job and is dialed in socially with his family, friends, and community. But lately, something feels like it's missing. When a visiting doctor pulls him in for a hot kiss and asks him to play along in order to avoid unwanted attention from a hospital administrator, Max knows exactly what he wants and needs-the lovely Dr. Mitchell.After a tragic error shakes her confidence beyond repair, Dr. Lauren Mitchell has abandoned her career in cardiothoracic surgery and instead works as a lead medical consultant for a top cardiovascular technology company. She enjoys her simple life on the road-hotel rooms, room service, and no emotional entanglements.When a violent storm throws her into service at St. Mark's hospital, Max has only a few days to prove to Lauren that they belong together, while she must reevaluate her career...and her life. Will Max's love be enough to make River's Edge and Max her home?

He's a notorious flirt, so she lays down a challenge she's sure she'll win.When playboy police lieutenant Ryker Lange stops Kitt Boynton for driving on the wrong side of the road, his attraction to the feisty Irish lass is immediate. Yet, despite the sizzling chemistry between them, Kitt quickly turns him down.Kitt has moved to River's Edge for a fresh start and is ready to focus on her new marketing job at her cousins' winery. She's done with players, and vows she won't let the local sexy cop distract her, but Kitt, a flirt herself, is definitely tempted. To keep her sanity as she prepares for several Valentine-themed winery events, she and Ryker make a bet: for the next three weeks, neither of them can flirt with the other.The game starts out lighthearted, but when the town takes sides, Ryker and Kitt must choose between winning a wager or finding lasting love.