All's fair in love and war...and business, in this reader-favorite novel by New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis! Kenna Mallory is loath to give up her hard-won independence, but when her father asks her to take over as VP of one of the family's latest hotel acquisitions, Kenna can't resist the opportunity to prove herself. The catch? She has to be the co-VP along with Weston Roth. With a name like that, Kenna is sure Weston must be old and doddering. Wes is neither. And after years of working hard to get where he is, he doesn't appreciate Kenna's sudden arrival on the scene. Yet he can't deny that she's determined, smart, good with numbers...and nearly impossible to resist. Can he mix business with pleasure without losing everything he's worked for? Originally published as Natural Blond Instincts in 2003. Views: 52
**The final part in a new cosy and heartwarming four-part seasonal series, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley.** Beth is running away. With her young son Leo to protect, Willow Cottage is the lifeline she so desperately needs. Overlooking the village green in a beautiful Cotswolds idyll, Beth sees a warm, caring and safe place for little Leo. When she finally uncovers the cottage from underneath the boughs of a weeping willow tree, Beth realises this is far more of a project than she bargained for and the locals are more than a little eccentric! A chance encounter with gruff Jack, who appears to be the only male in the village under thirty, leaves the two of them at odds but it's not long before Beth realises that Jack has hidden talents that could help her repair more than just Willow Cottage. Over the course of four seasons, Beth realises that broken hearts can be mended, and sometimes love can be right under your nose... Willow Cottage is part of a serialized novel told in four... Views: 52
Being the meekest Winchester witch is ... tough. For Clove Winchester, that has never more apparent than now. Sure, she's got a new romance brewing with Sam Cornell - but her cousins Bay and Thistle are fighting her every step of the way on that front. When her father approaches her with an opportunity to serve as an in-house psychic for the opening of his new inn, Clove jumps at the chance. It will be an opportunity for her and Sam to spend some much-needed time alone - and have some fun in the process. Of course, since she's a Winchester witch, nothing goes as planned. When Thistle and Bay - and their respective boyfriends - show up for the weekend festivities, and the opening activities are interrupted by an avenging ghost, the new inn is in a precarious position. That's on top of Aunt Tillie's efforts to undermine the soft launch - and she's feeling particularly vindictive. Can Clove and her cousins save the Dragonfly Inn? Or is Clove in for a mountain of misery? Note: This is a short novella set in the Wicked Witches of the Midwest world. It is approximately 20,000 words, and will not take the place of regular installments in the series. It's just a short snapshot so you can get to know some of the other characters in Hemlock Cove. Thank you for reading. Views: 52
Issy Randall, proud owner of The Cupcake Cafe, is in love and couldn't be happier. Her new business is thriving and she is surrounded by close friends, even if her cupcake colleagues Pearl and Caroline don't seem quite as upbeat about the upcoming season of snow and merriment. But when her boyfriend Austin is scouted for a possible move to New York, Issy is forced to face up to the prospect of a long-distance romance. And when the Christmas rush at the cafe –– with its increased demand for her delectable creations –– begins to take its toll, Issy has to decide what she holds most dear. This December, Issy will have to rely on all her reserves of courage, good nature and cinnamon, to make sure everyone has a merry Christmas, one way or another... Indulge yourself and your sweet-toothed friends with Jenny Colgan's new novel, simply bursting with Christmas cupcake recipes and seasonal sugar-fuelled fun. Views: 52
Grim(ace) while you work...Aisling Grimlock is having a bad week. Well, actually, she’s having a bad life - not that she's complaining. Okay, she's totally complaining. After being laid off from her secretarial position, she has no choice but to join the family business, and now she’s a full-time grim reaper. That’s right. She collects and transfers souls to the hereafter. Cool, huh? Not quite. On the second day of her new job, Aisling (literally!) stumbles over a dead body that’s not on her list and the stakes are suddenly raised because, when a name isn’t on the list, that means someone stole it (and that's never a good thing). Aisling’s family, which consists of a tempestuous father and four overbearing older brothers, are hot on the case – but the answers they’re coming up with aren’t exactly soothing. It seems a contingent of wraiths have descended on the area, and they’re not just dangerous for unsuspecting souls and the general populace. The Grimlock family is at risk, too. If that weren’t bad enough, Aisling finds herself inexplicably drawn to Detective Griffin Taylor – the police officer who considers her a murder suspect. Oh, and she's a wraith-magnet - although, truth be told, she's more interested in Detective Taylor. Aisling is determined to prove that she has what it takes to be a great reaper – even if it means risking her life and proving her father and brothers wrong when it comes to her competence level. When things finally become clear, will Aisling survive long enough to make things right? Or, will she fall prey to the wraiths and the individual controlling them? Views: 51
