When Harriet Westmoreland goes into labour with twins in Harvey Nichol's men's underwear department at exactly the moment she sets eyes on Alex Hamilton, it marks the start of a year of madness - for her, her family and, at times, it seems most of the West Yorkshire village of Midhope. Giving birth only two months after Harriet, her lifelong best friend Grace has her own craziness to contend with. As both women hurtle down unexpected and very different paths, they flounder in a maelstrom of passion and confusion, perilously clinging on as the chain of events threatens not only their comfortable, ordinary lives but also their very existence... Warm, witty and wonderful, the unputdownable bestseller from Julie Houston is perfect for fans of Katie Fforde and Gervaise Phinn. Views: 626
Scarlett Lively lives for love. Helping her cousins establish their historic barn as a wedding venue and designing magical ceremonies has finally given her life purpose. But her heart is still off-limits. At least until she falls for the dreamiest man she's ever seen. The chemistry is off the charts and his toe-curling kisses leave her wanting more. There's just one problem. He's a client.Jilted groom Cole Odell moved his whole life to the small, Texas town of Ransom for a bride who left him high and dry. He's used to being alone and history has taught him small towns aren't kind to men with sordid pasts. All he wants is to get by quietly until he can move on from this chapter, but Scarlett stirs a desire in him he can't ignore. He wants to keep her smiling and the bad memories at bay, but he knows he's not the man for her. Even if he wants to be.Two people afraid to open up find solace in each other's arms. If they have the courage to make the leap, they might... Views: 626
I'm three thousand miles from New York City. Three thousand miles from the pain, betrayal and heartache of a string of failed relationships. Including the relationship with my parents. Back in the Bay area, I can start fresh. Become one with the sea again. Rise or fall on the tide of my own choices. But on the first day of my bright new life, the darkest shadows of my past follow me through my office door. Both shadows have names. And I refuse to let these men into my future. If I let it consume me—my need for one man, my love for the other—the darkness will swallow me whole. I can't let that happen. Not again. This time, the waves of emotion crashing against my heart won't drown me. This time, I get to choose my happy ending. This time, it will be perfect for me. Perfect for Me is an angsty second chance romance featuring a love triangle, steamy situations, and ugly-cry moments. This... Views: 626
Ronald Zupan and the rest of the Danger Gang are back for their second rip-roaring adventure, perfect for fans of Indiana Jones and Lemony Snicket, fully illustrated by Arree Chung."The ride of a lifetime." —Matt de la Peña, Newbery Award-winning author on The Danger Gang and the Pirates of Borneo!Ronald Zupan, his quick-witted fencing partner Julianne Sato, and his trusty butler Jeeves are off on another adventure. This time, they're trying to rescue the movie star Josh Brigand—who was kidnapped from his latest film premiere by the dreaded Liars' Club. As the Danger Gang races to save their friend, they face off with a poisoning poet, a band of Roman candle-wielding thugs, and thousands of feral foxes. When their skills of deduction are put to the ultimate test, will Ronald and his pals be able to stick together long enough to rescue Josh and defeat the Liar's Club once and for all? Fully illustrated by picture... Views: 626
Touring the world with Redfall, one of rock 'n roll's hottest bands, wasn't the life Cameron Chapman's parents dreamed of for him. Born into a privileged Boston family, Cam was expected to continue in the Chapman mold: the perfect job, the perfect wife, the perfect life--and above all else, no scandals.
But that ship sailed a long time ago.
A virtuoso on the violin, her music is the only thing Samantha McKenzie can rely on after almost losing the most precious thing in her life. She'll sacrifice everything to keep her daughter safe...even if it means hiding from her past and burying her own dreams.
Meeting the beautiful and mysterious Samantha opens Cam's eyes to possibilities he's never considered, and he makes it his mission to unravel her secrets. But will her past come back to haunt her, or will they choose to chase a new dream together? Views: 626
When she takes a long vacation to visit her parents in the tiny town of Little Peak, Wyoming, Bridgette Smith is quickly left wondering if her sanity will last a day, let alone six weeks. But things get more interesting in a hurry when she's dared to kiss a handsome cowboy at a local bar and the stern, sexy stranger calls her a naughty little girl, tells her she needs a daddy who will spank her properly, and then kisses her in a way that leaves her in no doubt who is in charge.
After she is scolded for drinking too much and then sent home confused, chastened, and frustratingly aroused, Bridgette doesn't expect to see the rugged, ridiculously gorgeous rancher again except in her dreams. But when her parents drag her to church and she runs into him there, then gets caught in a lie about her plans for the night, she soon finds herself over his knee with her jeans down, begging and pleading and calling him daddy as her bottom is soundly spanked.
Over the coming days, Bridgette learns what it means to truly blush as her new daddy masters her beautiful body ever more thoroughly and shamefully. But is this just a fling that will end when she goes back to her job in Los Angeles or will it turn out to be much more than that?
**Publisher's Note:** *Her Cowboy, Her Daddy* is a stand-alone sequel to *His Ranch, His Rules*. It includes spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don't buy this book. Views: 626
Homicide detective Jake Carrington has an engagement that can't wait—with a killer. Haunted by the murder of his sister, Lieutenant Jake Carrington struggles to control his personal demons as he stands over the brutalized body of a young woman found dead on the railroad tracks. The victim disappeared on July 6th, the fifth woman in as many years to go missing on that date. The fifth happy bride-to-be. The only one whose body has turned up. Soon the killer is sending personal messages to Jake. They refer to an unidentified brother he believes Jake hates as much as he does. With his partner distracted by turmoil at home, Jake is on his own. Drawn deeper and deeper into a murderous family feud, his mission is to find out who the killer's brother is—and stop him before another innocent woman's life is cut tragically short. "Tense and authentic—a suspenseful page-turner!"—Leo J. Maloney Views: 626
Nor O’Brien spends his days in sunny Key West caring for and rehabilitating sea turtles. He doesn’t need anything else in life, expect maybe a significant other to cuddle with after a long day. But recent heartbreak has left Nor salty, and he’s not in the mood for anything, Christmas included.
Then Eugene Montgomery walks into Turtle R&R, claiming to have found a clutch of eggs in distress. Nor is smitten with the tourist at first sight, and at the suggestion of his screwball colleagues, indulges in some no-strings-attached fun. Nor and Eugene are quick to get along, happily enjoy each other’s company, and take in the island’s unique holiday pleasures together.
But Nor would never leave his turtles, not for any man. So when his rebound fling turns into strong romantic feelings for Eugene, it’ll take a Christmas miracle to keep the two together forever in Key West. Views: 625
