Behind every family there's a strong woman holding them together As the wife of esteemed businessman, Jesse Boot, Florence's position in society is much changed from her quiet life as a shopkeeper's assistant. Now a lady of means, Florence is expected to act in a way society demands. And whilst Florence is more than happy to be a dutiful wife and a doting mother, as the Boots empire continues to grow, there is so much more to her than simply being Mama or dearest. Helping the staff and customers who rely on her and the business gives Florence an added purpose. Can she show society that a woman can have it all...? Views: 127
A bizarre death on an isolated Florida island requires a unique detective in this Golden Age mystery by the author of the Duncan Maclain series.Young electrical engineer Donald Buchanan is excited to be working again—and to spend his winter in Florida instead of New York. Instead of waiting tables, he'll be running a small power plant on Broken Heart Key, a private island owned by eccentric billionaire Aaron Tuckerton. Never mind his boss's strange warning about people wanting him dead . . .But trouble quickly follows Don to paradise when a servant mysteriously jumps to her death in what she should've known were barracuda-infested waters. Then a mysterious necklace known as "the Iron Spider" is discovered in her room. Don believes there needs to be an inquest, but Aaron phones for a special investigator instead.The next morning, Don is greeted by Miles Standish Rice. With his schoolboy attitude and voracious appetite, "Stan" may not seem like... Views: 127
Melinda Curtis brings the spice for the holidays with this small-town romance featuring a woman who must maintain a secret identity and the man who begins falling for her.This Christmas, all Mayor Kevin Hadley wants is to give his five-year-old son whatever his heart desires. Only Tad has fallen head over holly for his pretty, sweet-as-sugarplum teacher. When attraction sparks between Kevin and Mary Margaret, the single dad thinks she may be the answer to his and his son's dreams. But after Mary Margaret reluctantly turns him down, Kevin decides it's time to embark on a new campaign — one for Mary Margaret's heart. Mary Margaret Sneed usually spends her holiday baking and caroling with her students. Yet this year, she's swapped shortbread and sleigh bells for a second job to pay off her late husband's debts. Mary Margaret would love to go tree trimming with Kevin and his son, but she won't risk his political future with her controversial... Views: 127
Kellan Patterson moved to Jackson Bay, Florida, to forge a new life with his wife and daughter. He never thought he'd find himself alone, rattling around in an empty house. Despondent and resigned to his lonely fate, the last thing he expects is his inexplicable draw to a woman eleven years his junior—his best friend's daughter.
Having left the States to spread her wings, it's with her tail between her legs and three young sons in tow that Piper Fitzgerald returns to her hometown. She's back to square one and her misadventures in love have left her a gun-shy single parent. The last thing she wants is a complicated relationship, but first loves can be hard to shake. Piper's might just be impossible.
He's given up on his future. She's barely getting started on hers. Views: 127
Robert is a pet, a human pleasure slave, and well past his prime. So when teenage Duke Thomar of Aylian buys him via mail order, Robert first suspects a dreadful misunderstanding. The duke is young, handsome and headstrong, and the very last thing he needs while struggling to secure his reign over his planet is an aging bargain bin pet by his side. Only, the more time Robert spends with Thomar, the more he learns that the young duke rarely makes mistakes. Unless, of course, Thomar dashes off on one of his mad adventures, which Robert increasingly becomes a part of... 'The Pet and his Duke' is a standalone m/m romance novel in the 'Virasana Empire' universe. Written by Rainbow Book Award winners Beryll and Osiris Brackhaus, it is a story of self-determination and love, and Happily-Ever-Afters in the most unlikely places. Warning: contains slavery, non-con and lots of fluff. Views: 127
Sometimes, Love Finds You Even If You Resist!Sandy has a thing against men.After all, she grew up with an abusive father and hasn't met a loving, caring man ever since.Her career is just as lackluster as her love life: she studied art but circumstances force her to work at her aunt's diner.But Seth says he's madly in love with her and ready to pursue her until she becomes his... even if she resists.Does Seth really love her or does he just want a one-night stand with the cute waitress?Will Sandy fall in love with the handsome stranger or will she just reject him as a creep?Will she successfully resist her growing passion... or will she succumb?Read this book to discover what happened to Sandy and Seth!Just Be My Love by Valentina Turner is a holiday romance that will touch your heart even if you're a hardcore cynic.Here's what makes this book special:A fast-paced story so you won't be bored for a secondIntense but realistic emotions that you'll easily relate toCharming characters that you'll absolutely loveCarefully written, engaging dialogueA sudden plot twist at the every endIf you're looking for a short read and a touching romantic story, Just Be My Love is the book you need right now. And when you've finished reading, you'll definitely long for a sequel!Will Sandy and Seth live happily ever after?Sometimes, Love Finds You Even If You Resist!Sandy has a thing against men.After all, she grew up with an abusive father and hasn't met a loving, caring man ever since.Her career is just as lackluster as her love life: she studied art but circumstances force her to work at her aunt's diner.But Seth says he's madly in love with her and ready to pursue her until she becomes his... even if she resists.Does Seth really love her or does he just want a one-night stand with the cute waitress?Will Sandy fall in love with the handsome stranger or will she just reject him as a creep?Will she successfully resist her growing passion... or will she succumb?Read this book to discover what happened to Sandy and Seth!Just Be My Love by Valentina Turner is a holiday romance that will touch your heart even if you're a hardcore cynic.Here's what makes this book special:A fast-paced story so you won't be bored for a secondIntense but realistic emotions that you'll easily relate toCharming characters that you'll absolutely loveCarefully written, engaging dialogueA sudden plot twist at the every endIf you're looking for a short read and a touching romantic story, Just Be My Love is the book you need right now. And when you've finished reading, you'll definitely long for a sequel!Will Sandy and Seth live happily ever after? Views: 127
Neo knows the moment the vehicle with his soulmate stops in front of the gorilla paddock, and his beast can’t wait to meet her. He knows it will take a while before he can share the truth of his shift with her, but what he doesn’t count on is her stepfamily’s secret. When the truth comes out, will Dani be able to stay with Neo at the park, or will her family steal her away before he can stop them? Views: 127
A killer may craft the perfect crime, but as every knitter worth her yarn knows—murder wool out.Mother's Day should be a cinch for the good folks of the Crandalsburg Craft Fair, and knitting enthusiast Lia Geiger has a good feeling about this year's yield. But things quickly get knotty when Lia's daughter announces she's quit her job and Lia finds herself tangled up in the murder of her best friend's ex-husband. While Belinda's alibi quickly gets her off the hook, nasty rumors spread throughout Crandalsburg that shroud the entire fair in suspicion. Could the vendors be responsible for the murder of a man hell-bent on unraveling the fair just days before his death? Lia and her crafty group of Ninth Street Knitters must put down their needles to gather clues and save the crafting community they've grown to love. Views: 127
