Ex-cowboy Jake Galloway runs the best barbecue restaurant in Falling Star, Texas, where people line up to get in. He's thrilled with his business and happy with his carefree bachelor life.That is until his estranged father dies in a car crash along with his latest wife. Jake would feel bad, but he hardly knew the man. In fact, he's surprised when he learns his father left him something life changing...An adorable baby boy named Lucas. Problem is, this solo cowboy doesn't know the first thing about taking care of an infant. For help, he turns to Abbie Jackson, his best friend, who is home on a break from school. As they care for the child, Jake is suddenly having feelings for Abbie that go far deeper than just friends. Can this captivating cowboy and baby Lucas convince the lovely lady to create a forever family? Views: 46
I've always had a sweet tooth. It was out of control, along with my gut, until I put both in check with healthy eating and pumping iron.Halloween is my one high-calorie cheat day. I usually devour my favorite candy, but this year a gorgeous girl in a doll costume puts a spell on me, and now the only treat I want is her. When we meet, she thinks I'm her father, because we're wearing the same mask. And after he breaks his promise to help her watch trick-or-treaters, she's more than happy to let me step in. But will our age difference spook her when my mask comes off, and she learns I'm old enough to be her daddy?Or is a daddy exactly what my little doll is craving? Views: 46
In the tradition of her acclaimed mother, Ann Rule, author of The Stranger Beside Me, bestselling author Leslie Rule delivers a riveting true story for our time—as she exposes the years-long trail of a sadistic sociopath, identity thief, and killer at the dark heart of a real-life fatal attraction . . . It was a bleak November in 2012 when Cari Lea Farver vanished from Omaha, Nebraska. Cari, thirty-seven, was a devoted mother, reliable employee, and loyal friend—not the type to shirk responsibilities, abandon her son, and run off on an adventure while her dying father took his last breaths. Yet, the many texts from her phone indicated she had done just that. It appeared that Cari had dumped her new boyfriend, quit her job, and relinquished custody of her son to her mother—all by text. While Cari's boyfriend, Dave Kroupa, and her supervisor were bewildered by her abrupt disappearance, they accepted the texts at face value. Her... Views: 46
A stunning debut novel in verse about a family divided, a country going to war, and a girl desperate to feel at home.It's early September 2001, and twelve-year-old Abbey is the new kid at school. Again. I worry about people speaking to me / and worry just the same / when they don't.Tennessee is her family's latest stop in a series of moves based on her dad's work in the Army, but this one might be different. Her school is far from Base, and for the first time, Abbey has found a real friend: loyal, courageous, athletic Camille. And then it's September 11, 2001. The country is under attack, and Abbey's first period arrives. Like a punch to the gut / like a shove in the girls' room / like a name I won't repeat.Abbey's family falters in the aftermath of the attacks. With her mother grieving, and her father preparing for active duty, Abbey must cope with the tragedy - and her body's betrayal - on her own.Written in gorgeous... Views: 46
In this twisty psychological thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Cellar, Emmy finds out that her twin sister, Iris, is trying to push her out of her own life—and might be responsible for their mother's death.After their parents divorced, 10-year-old twins Emmy and Iris were split up—Emmy lived with Dad, Iris with Mom. Now, after a tragic accident takes their mom's life, the twins are reunited and Iris moves in with Emmy and their dad. Devastated over Mom's death, Iris spends the first few weeks in almost total silence—the only person she will speak to is Emmy. Iris feels her life is over and she doesn't know what to do. Emmy promises her twin that she can share her life now. After all, they're sisters. Twins.It's a promise that Iris takes seriously. And before long, Emmy's friends, her life at school, and her boyfriend, Tyler, fall under Iris's spell. Slowly, Emmy realizes she's being pushed out of her own life.... Views: 46
An eye for an eye. If it takes a lifetime, he'll make those responsible for murdering his parents pay.Whip walked out of prison wanting retaliation on Cusclan Motorcycle Club. As a second-generation Tarkio member, all he's known was club life. People are either loyal or rebels, and he has no time or interest in dealing with anyone associated with his enemies.But one platinum blonde with long, sexy legs refuses to keep her distance and leave Missoula.Twyla's whole life has been a case of disappointing others. Call her unfeeling, rude, or stuck-up. She rather flip her finger up at the world than let anyone hurt her again. That's why she aims the pistol she stole from her ex-boyfriend and fires the shots. It's why she refuses to give what she stole back. It's why she won't let the Tarkio member tell her to leave town.Frustration makes her weak. One sexy biker makes her strong and gives her hope.With her life in turmoil, she has to make a choice. Trust Whip or never see him again. Views: 46
