Hockey is all he has left. Until a one-night stand with the boss's daughter gives him something new to fight for…Nashville Sound enforcer Thor Eastrom has been married, divorced, engaged, and dumped. But the hardest thing he's ever done is bury his twin babies. The last thing he wants or needs in his life right now is a relationship. Over the past nineteen years he's hoisted the Stanley Cup seven times and won gold and silver Olympic medals. All he wants is one more year in the NHL so he can go out as a member of the twenty-year club. Then he'll decide what comes next. Tradd Davenport's dream is to succeed in the hardscrabble world of country music. Being daddy's little princess has its perks, but it's no longer enough to fulfill her—especially when she's lost more than she ever gained by it. She has the talent and the drive—and she's ready to work hard for something that her father's money can't buy her.But sometimes life doesn't... Views: 27
A forbidden affair… Five years ago Abby Laurence would have given anything to be Luke Morelli's mistress. The taste of his lips and the burn of his touch offered a safety and sanctuary she craved more than anything. But Luke's love was off-limits, because Abby was married to another man… …no longer denied? Now Luke is back. He's never forgotten Abby's betrayal and he's determined she will pay for her lies. Finally free of her husband, there is only one way that she can make amends… An affair might have been illicit once, but she's Luke's for the taking now! Views: 27
The warm and witty new novel from Alexandra
Brown, bestselling author of The Great Christmas Knit Off. Perfect for
fans of Jenny Colgan and Carole Matthews.Tindledale is in a tizzy . . .The
Village Show competition is coming around again and after last year’s
spectacular failure, the villagers are determined to win. Meg, teacher
at the local school, is keen to help and to impose some much-needed
order.After a terse encounter with a newcomer to the village, Meg
discovers that it is celebrity chef and culinary bad boy, Dan Wright.
Meg thinks he is arrogant and rude but rumour has it that Dan is opening
a new restaurant in the village which could really put Tindledale on
the map.As things come together, villagers old and new all start
to come out of the woodwork, including new arrival Jessie who seems to
have it all. But first impressions can be deceptive and Meg discovers
that when it comes to Tindledale – and Dan – nothing is ever quite as it
seems . . . Views: 27
Spunky and independent, Jay Keller only wants to have fun, having long ago decided that love is reserved for people living fairy tale lives. Kendrick Jordan is a sarcastic, inappropriate smartass whose sense of humor, intense love of family, and serial dating habits enable him to mask his painful past. Through a chance encounter, Jay gives Kendrick a chance to satisfy his curiosity with no strings attached. But when Kendrick’s past catches up with him and Jay is dealt a life-altering blow, they find themselves turning to each other for support. After a traumatic accident threatens their new-found love, Jay and Kendrick must decide if their relationship is worth the terrifying and painful journey they now face. Kendrick and Jay's story is meant for ages 18+ due to adult themes, language, and situations. Sensitive readers should be warned of possible triggers in the storyline.** Views: 27
Eliza Carlisle has the unwanted talent of attracting trouble, in all its forms. That couldn't be truer than when she moves into the most bizarre apartment building on the planet. Weekly required dinners with the landlord and assigned chores are bad enough, but the rules don't end there. Top most on the list of requirements is NO physical violence against the others residents.There have been issues.In the past.The young manager, Sonya, claims that hasn't been a problem recently, but Eliza comes home from her first day of culinary school to find a dead resident, her next door neighbor looking good for the crime, and a cop that seems more interested in harassing her than solving the case.All Eliza wanted was to escape her past and start over, completely anonymous in a big city. That's not going to be so easy when the killer thinks she's made off with a valuable piece of evidence everyone is trying to get their hands on. The ultimatum that she turn it over to save her own life creates... Views: 27
Model homes are mostly empty of everything but sterile designer furniture. Jeff McAdams doesn’t mind since he’s the architect, not a salesman and he’s fine with the place until Gabriella Rossini walks upstairs. Jeff suddenly realizes what’s missing - that human touch of passion he once found with Gaby… Views: 27
Set in Brixton, 20 years after the race riots, The Dirty South follows the adventures of Bricky teenager Dennis Huggins as he drifts into the easy, dangerous life of the shotta — or drug dealer — and discovers that, hard as the struggle for respect on the streets is, the struggle for love is harder still. At least Dennis has involved parents looking out for him; too many of his friends have no guidance other than that offered by their fellow shottaz, or the dubiously motivated black Muslims. Wheatle brilliantly evokes the temptations of the thug life for young black men growing up in London's 'Dirty South' — a fast, compelling novel that offers no easy answers, but refuses to shy away from asking the difficult questions. Views: 27
Devlin Bane: Born a Paladin, he is a member of an ancient band of warriors locked in a centuries-old war against evil. His destiny: To die over and over again to protect mankind from the Others, only to be revived each time by his mortal Handler. But his fierce strength and courage cannot save him from gradually becoming one of the monsters he was born to destroy. Dr. Laurel Young, who has spent years training to become a Handler, must remain detached from her patients. But each time she revives the darkly compelling Devlin Bane, he claims a little more of her soul and incites in her desires that grow wilder and wilder -- even as he inches closer to losing his humanity. As the war against the Others grows more desperate, Laurel and Devlin can't help but give in to the fierce hunger that's sizzled between them for so long. Now they'll face the ultimate battle together -- to save a dark, passionate love that goes against every rule as the... Views: 27
Bride of the Outback Rough, handsome cattle-station owner Steve Kinane needs a temporary housekeeper-and Chattie Winslow is perfect for the job. Chattie and Steve try hard to resist the intense sexual chemistry between them. Then Steve discovers the reason for Chattie's presence in the Outback, and he has a proposal to make: a marriage of convenience. Now that Steve knows the secrets Chattie's been keeping, she's forced to become his bride.... Views: 27
