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Losing Hope: A Novel (Hopeless #2)
Par Colleen Hoover. 2013
#1 New York Times bestselling author of It Starts with Us and It Ends with Us held readers spellbound with…
her novel Hopeless, the story of what happened when a troubled girl named Sky encountered a long-lost childhood friend, Dean. Now, in Losing Hope, we finally learn the truth about Dean Holder.Haunted by the little girl he couldn’t save from imminent danger, Holder’s life has been overshadowed by feelings of guilt and remorse. He has never stopped searching for her, believing that finding her would bring him the peace he needs to move on. However, Holder could not have anticipated that he would be faced with even greater pain the moment they reconnected. In Losing Hope, Holder reveals the way in which the events of Sky’s youth affected him and his family, leading him to seek his own redemption in the act of saving her. But it is only in loving Sky that he can finally begin to heal himself.Sunrise: Jonathan
Par Tim Mead. 2024
You are cordially invited to view another of a triptych of stories involving the lives and loves of gay men…
who work or volunteer at the Sunrise Arts Center in Stafford, North Carolina.Dr. Jonathan Baker volunteers to man the reception desk because, like he says, he enjoys meeting people. He also boasts he folds a mean program. Everyone tells him he's wasting his talents at doing such menial tasks. But Jonathan is lonely and needs to keep busy.After retiring, Jonathan decides to move back to his hometown. Although he was quietly out at work, he's uncomfortable in disclosing his sexual orientation in the more conservative hometown. This is despite the new director of the Arts Center being out and proud. Whitney is young, Jonathan is not.In a further effort to meet people, and to dip a toe into the waters of the local gay scene, Jonathan joins a men's book group at his local church, most of whose members are gay. The person chairing the first meeting is high school English teacher Frank Cummings. Frank confesses he knows of Jonathan through scholarly articles Jonathan had written.Frank and Jonathan soon find they have several things in common. Both teachers of English, both belong to the same church, and both are of a similar age. This last is the problem. Jonathan has previously lost a lover to illness and fears history repeating itself. Is it fair to burden someone with looking after him if/when he becomes frail? Should people their age enter into relationships or just stay friends? Only time will tell, but how much time do they have?Autumn Rose: A Dark Heroine Romance (A Dark Heroine Romance #2)
Par Abigail Gibbs. 2013
Autumn Rose has the chance to save the world she loves. But how much will she have to sacrifice?Autumn Rose…
lives in a sleepy seaside town, but buried deep under the surface of her quiet life are dark secrets. Her grandmother is dead, murdered eighteen months ago, and the vibrant London social scene in which she was brought up is a world away. Even worse, at her new school she is shunned and condemned––all because of the swirling marks on her skin that prevent her from blending in with the crowd.Then the appearance at her school of a handsome young man—who has the same curious markings as Autumn—sends her world into turmoil. Suddenly the marks are deemed cool, and Autumn is thrust into the limelight. But her sudden popularity brings danger as her secrets threaten to come to light. And then there are her recurring dreams about a girl who is about to be seduced by a very dark prince . . . and Autumn must figure out how to save her before it is too late.Defective Cupid
Par Shawn Bailey. 2024
Noah Weaver will never forget being rejected by Gunther Mueller when he was twelve. Not only did Gunther tear up…
the beautiful Valentine’s Day card and letter Noah spent days writing, but he also embarrassed him in front of all his friends and called him a fag. Not once in the last eighteen years has he ever had a date for Valentine’s Day. With the holiday rapidly approaching, Noah is sure the outcome would be the same.Gunther Mueller never thought he’d have a stalker, but from the moment Kylie Porter cheated on him, Gunther has been unable to get rid of her. He tried turning her down nicely and, when that didn’t work, he tried been downright rude to her. That didn’t work either. So he lied and told her he was in a relationship with someone else. When she demands he prove it, Gunther selects the next person who walks by and kisses him in front of Kylie to prove he isn’t lying.Poor Gunther should have been happy, but he gets the surprise of his life when the kiss turns him on. To make matters worse, he has a business meeting with the guy. Does that mean he’s gay or just a little bi-curious? And what will Noah Weaver think about him when the meeting begins?A Lasting Vow
Par Ellie Thomas. 2024
Sequel to A Christmas EngagementBy the spring of 1806 in rural England, Charles Denham's happiness should be complete. He has…
reconciled with his best friend and long-term lover Avery after a breach caused by Charles’ grief at the sudden death of his father, which left Charles shouldering family responsibilities.Avery has made allowances for Charles’ misguided actions, and their relationship is back on an even keel. But Charles can’t forgive himself for his past behaviour towards the man he loves so dearly. He feels that some grand gesture is required to assure Avery he will never take him for granted again. Yet the more Charles considers this, his good intentions become increasingly confused.Might Avery find a way to secure their future together?Midwinter Marriage
Par K. L. Noone. 2024
The Honorable Edmund Rookwood needs to get married. By Midwinter. Or his father will disinherit him.Edmund has always tried to…
be a loyal son and dutiful heir -- unlike his scandalous younger brother. But his father’s ultimatum seems impossible. Edmund has never fallen in love easily, and -- according to his father -- he’s a disappointment, inadequate, never good enough. Who would ever say yes to him?Sebastian Melior, the Duke of Morinbrough, mathematician and inventor and Edmund’s best friend, offers to help. After all, Sebastian’s also unmarried, and they’ve known each other for years. So Sebastian’s proposal is a logical solution ...But this Midwinter marriage of convenience stirs up unexpected emotions. And Edmund and Sebastian just might discover they’ve been each other’s answers all along.The small town of Cedar Cove will always welcome you back with open arms. Catch up with your favorite characters…
and see what new issues they face. Book 9 in the Cedar Cove series, only from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.Sometimes people may have trouble admitting that they are in love. Sheriff Troy Davis is a widower, and he thought he was ready to move on. His high school sweetheart, Faith Beckwith, recently returned to town, and it had seemed they were going to be a couple again. Then some misunderstandings got in the way.Troy has plenty else to keep him occupied, though—like the unidentified remains found in a cave outside town. And the break-ins at the house Faith just happens to be renting from Grace Harding. And as Judge Olivia Lockhart deals with health challenges, the community rallies around her.For Troy and Faith, Cedar Cove is the kind of town where you can fix your past mistakes and discover what the future holds.Previously published.50 Harbor Street: 50 Harbor Street 6 Rainier Drive 74 Seaside Avenue 8 Sandpiper Way (Cedar Cove #5)
Par Debbie Macomber. 2005
Welcome back to Cedar Cove! Visit with the characters you know and love, discover new ones, and learn what new…
mystery is keeping the charming town—and Judge Olivia Lockhart—busy! Only in this beloved series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber.In a small town where everyone is friendly, it’s unusual to have a mystery. But private investigator Roy McAfee and his wife, Corrie, have been receiving anonymous postcards with cryptic messages, and no one can figure out what they mean. It feels as though someone from their past might be trying to shake things up.Their daughter, Linnette, has moved to Cedar Cove to work at the new medical clinic. When her mother buys her a date at the humane society’s fundraiser auction, she is less than enthusiastic about it. But maybe she’s one more step closer to finding the true love she’s been seeking.Previously publishedMorbidly Yours
Par Ivy Fairbanks. 2023
TikTok sensation Morbidly Yours, an opposites-attract romantic dramedy about a shy, demisexual Irish mortician who must marry by his 35th…
birthday to keep his beloved family business, and the Texan widow escaping her past who moves in next door.Falling for the wrong person? Bury your feelings.Callum Flannelly would rather dive into an open grave than take a stranger to dinner. But he can only inherit the family undertaking business under one condition: He must marry before his 35th birthday. So it&’s out of the mortuary and into the dating scene. Lark Thompson came to Galway, Ireland to embrace life, not be reminded of losing her husband by moving in next to a funeral home. Then the vivacious Texan animator learns of painfully shy Callum&’s dilemma and makes it her mission to help him find The One. Although sworn off love herself, she&’s certain Callum will find his match. But as the dating project progresses and their friendship grows, their attraction is undeniable. Spending time with serious, sarcastic Callum starts to crack the ice around Lark&’s heart, and the more color Lark brings to Callum&’s monochrome existence, the less he can imagine life without her. If they think they can ignore their connection, they&’re dead wrong.Skip to the End
Par Molly James. 2022
In this joyful romance, one wild night results in three kisses—only one successful—and leaves a perpetually single Amy searching for…
her perfect match so she can find a happy ending. Amy Daniels has a pretty nice life. Her career is on the up, she loves her friends, and she's about to buy her very own flat. On a good day, Amy could be described as a catch—so why is she perpetually single? The trouble is, Amy can see something no one else can: the end. As soon as she kisses someone, she knows, in intimate, vivid detail, how their relationship will finish. A screaming argument in the middle of the supermarket over milk. An explicit email sent to the wrong address. A hasty escape through a bathroom window on the second date. At the altar—runaway-bride style. There seems to be no end to the unhappy endings. After years of trying, and failing, to change a pre-written future, Amy has given up. But then she drunkenly kisses three men at her best friend's wedding and sees three possible endings: two painful, one perfect. The problem is, Amy can't really remember who she kissed, and worse, what ending belongs to which person—the only thing she knows for certain is that she's determined to find out...Imogen, Obviously
Par Becky Albertalli. 2024
A Stonewall Honor Book · A New York Times and Indie bestseller!“A bighearted, deeply vulnerable, love-bubbly tumble through self-discovery.” —Casey…
McQuiston, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling I Kissed Shara WheelerWith humor and insight, #1 New York Times bestseller Becky Albertalli explores the nuances of sexuality, identity, and friendship in this timely new novel.Imogen Scott may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she’s got the World’s Greatest Ally title locked down.She's never missed a Pride Alliance meeting. She knows more about queer media discourse than her very queer little sister. She even has two queer best friends. There's Gretchen, a fellow high school senior, who helps keep Imogen's biases in check. And then there's Lili—newly out and newly thriving with a cool new squad of queer college friends.Imogen's thrilled for Lili. Any ally would be. And now that she's finally visiting Lili on campus, she's bringing her ally A game. Any support Lili needs, Imogen's all in.Even if that means bending the truth, just a little.Like when Lili drops a tiny queer bombshell: She's told all her college friends that Imogen and Lili used to date. And none of them know that Imogen is a raging hetero—not even Lili’s best friend, Tessa.Of course, the more time Imogen spends with chaotic, freckle-faced Tessa, the more she starts to wonder if her truth was ever all that straight to begin with. . . .Sweet Laurel Falls (Hope's Crossing #3)
Par RaeAnne Thayne. 2012
RaeAnne Thayne gets better with every book. —Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling authorSecrets come to light as a town tries…
to heal in New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne's beloved Hope''s Crossing series!Maura McKnight-Parker is still reeling from the loss of her youngest daughter when Jackson Lange, her first love, returns to Hope&’s Crossing. Everything is made all the more complicated when Sage, Maura&’s older daughter—the child Jackson never knew he had—returns home at the same time.Facing those he left behind for the first time in years, Jackson finds himself tentatively reaching out to his estranged father and thrown back together with Maura as he gets to know his daughter. But not all the mistakes from the past can be smoothed over so easily, and when Sage reveals secrets of her own, he and his newfound family will have to decide what they&’re willing to do for love.Orignally published in 2012Ice Storm (The Ice Series #4)
Par Anne Stuart. 2007
RITA Award-winner Anne Stuart sends The Ice Series heads to London, where a shadowy world of mercenaries and assassins provides…
the backdrop for old flames sparked anew.Behind her mask is a deadly secret…The powerful head of the covert mercenary organization The Committee, Isobel Lambert is a sleek, sophisticated professional who comes into contact with some of the most dangerous people in the world. But beneath Isobel&’s cool exterior a ghost exists, haunting her with memories of another life...a life that ended long ago.But Isobel&’s past and present are about to collide when Serafin, mercenary, assassin and the most dangerous man in the world, makes a deal with The Committee.Previously published.Next to You: A Novel
Par Hannah Bonam-Young. 2022
Two friends battle feelings for each other as they work together to renovate a school bus into a home in…
this charming romance novel from the viral TikTok author of Next of Kin and Out on a Limb.&“Warm, sexy, and vulnerable . . . Hannah Bonam-Young needs to be on your romance radar.&”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Hannah GraceLane is in the middle of an identity crisis. Her friends are all partnered up, her career is heading nowhere, and simply put, she&’s not happy. So, after a night out celebrating her birthday, she makes one hell of an impulsive purchase: a giant yellow forty-eight-passenger school bus that she intends to make her home.With little-to-no renovation experience but a large sum of inheritance money, Lane enlists the help of her friend Matt—a mechanic by trade, handyman by practice, and hottie by nature.While their mutual attraction is undeniable, Matt and Lane have silently agreed that a friendship is the only thing that can ever exist between them. Matt&’s a total family guy with &“settle down with me&” tattooed across his forehead, whereas Lane is entirely commitment averse. It could never work . . . right?Simply the Best: A Chicago Stars Novel
Par Susan Elizabeth Phillips. 2024
#1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips returns with the next book in her Chicago Stars series where a…
successful sports agent and the sister of his biggest client engage in a take-no-prisoners battle of the sexes. Take one hard-driving sports agent…Throw in a failed chocolatier…And her superstar football player brother…Add a quirky pink and purple food truck…Then, to really screw things up, mix in a very unfortunate murder.Brett Rivers is the hottest sports agent in the business—fast and furious, swift and deadly. Failure? Not an option.Rory Garrett is—let’s be honest—a disaster. She has a big heart, an empty bank account, a passion for making exquisite chocolate, and a huge inferiority complex from living in the shadow of Brett’s most important client, her football legend brother.Brett and Rory should never have met, and they absolutely, positively should never have had to deal with the consequences of one stupid, drunken night…one disastrous lie…one career in jeopardy…one missing football player…and a very dead body.It’s going to get messy…and dangerous…and heartbreaking…and sexy. To Rory, Brett represents skewed values and a devious mind. To Brett, Rory is forbidden fruit, off limits, do not disturb, and no entry—definitely no entry.A woman who has succeeded at nothing and a man who’s succeeded at everything confront the challenge of their lives as they struggle with themselves and each other. When it comes to love—what price are any of us willing to pay to be simply the best?Only One Woman
Par Christina Jones, Jane Risdon. 2017
READERS LOVE THIS CAPTIVATING TALE FROM JANE RISDON AND CHRISTINA JONES!'Absolutely enchanting book which took me right back to the…
late 60s...' ***** Reader review'Loved the characters...loved the story...loved the book!!' ***** Reader review 'WOW WOW WOW absolutely loved this book. So cleverly written...' ***** Reader review'I loved this book. I loved stepping back in time and the music played through my head as if it was real!' ***** Reader review 'An excellent job, well done, and heartily recommended' ***** Reader review___________________________________________________Two women, one love story.June 1968. Renza falls head over heels for heartthrob guitarist Scott. But, after a romantic summer together, they are torn apart when Renza's family moves away.December 1968. On the night she believes to be her last, Stella meets Scott at a local dance. He's the most beautiful boy she's ever seen and if this one night is all they have, she'll take it.As the colourful and final year of the sixties dawns, the question is: can there be only one woman for Scott?___________________________________________________Amber Enchantment
Par Barbara Delinsky. 1982
A woman who has sworn off men finds that fate—and her heart—have plans of their own in this dazzling romance…
from the New York Times–bestselling author. Divorced from her childhood sweetheart, Amber MacLaine is making a go of it as a single mom. But when her son flies to the West Coast to spend the summer with his father, Amber is at loose ends, even with a new job in the PR department at Massachusetts General Hospital. That is, until she meets a devastatingly handsome doctor—and keeps running into him. First, she encounters him on the baseball field of her son&’s game, coaching for the opposing team. Then, Amber crosses paths with him at the airport, while they&’re both dropping off their kids to visit their exes. Is that him she sees riding his bike while she&’s riding hers? Of course. And when Zachary Wilder finally takes her into his arms, her defenses drop. Amber finds herself fighting a desire that takes her breath away. And the only cure for that kind of passion is . . . surrender. Praise for Barbara Delinsky &“Delinsky&’s writing is fluid and makes for a hard-to-put-down book.&” —Glamour &“Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller who creates believable, sympathetic characters who seem as familiar as your neighbors.&” —The Boston Globe &“Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships.&” —The Cincinnati EnquirerTender Loving Care
Par Barbara Delinsky. 1987
He&’s got the perfect cure for what ails her. . . . A tender and tantalizing romance from the New York Times–bestselling author of Threats…
and Promises. Taking college classes, working two jobs, and visiting her elderly friend Rowena at a nursing home has exhausted twenty-nine-year-old Karen Drew—to the point of collapse. Luckily, Rowena&’s grandson, a doctor, is there to help. Unluckily, Karen is not his favorite person. Brice Carlin blames her for his grandmother&’s condition . . . Two years before, Karen had been driving the car that hit Rowena—an accident that Brice can&’t forgive or forget, even though Karen wasn&’t technically at fault. But Brice can&’t let a sick woman find her way home in a snowstorm. Now, stuck with Karen at his house while she recovers from pneumonia, the solitary Brice begins to warm to her presence. Sparks begin to fly that just might melt his heart—and show Karen the strong, sexy, surprisingly compassionate man behind the mask. Praise for Barbara Delinsky &“Delinsky&’s writing is fluid and makes for a hard-to-put-down book.&” —Glamour &“Delinsky is a first-rate storyteller who creates believable, sympathetic characters who seem as familiar as your neighbors.&” —The Boston Globe &“Delinsky writes about the emotional crises of everyday people and how those trials shape relationships.&” —The Cincinnati EnquirerGirl Abroad
Par Elle Kennedy. 2024
New York Times bestselling author Elle Kennedy brings her signature angst, drama, and humour to a new standalone romance. When…
nineteen-year-old Abbey Bly gets the opportunity to study abroad for a year in London, it's the perfect chance to finally slip out from under the thumb of her beloved but overbearing retired rock star father. She's ready to be free, to discover herself - but first off, to meet the girls she's rooming with. That is, until she arrives at her gorgeous new flat to discover those roommates are actually all boys. Charming, funny, insufferably attractive boys. And off-limits, with a rule against fraternizing between housemates after unwanted drama with the previous girl.Abbey has never considered herself a rulebreaker. But soon, she's lying to her father about her living situation and falling for not one, but two men she can't have: her rugby-player roommate and a broody musician with a girlfriend. Not to mention, her research for school has gotten her tangled in a deeply hidden scandal of a high nobility family, surrounding her in secrets on all sides. If there's any hope of Abbey finding love, answers, or a future in London, she'll have to decide which rules - and hearts - might be worth breaking . . .Praise for Elle Kennedy:'Delicious, complicated and drama-filled . . . I read it in one sitting, and you will, too' L. J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author'A deliciously sexy story with a wallop of emotions that sneaks up on you' Vi Keeland, No.1 New York Times bestselling author'Elle Kennedy delivers another sexy and addictive read, and my latest personal favourite from her!' Tijan, New York Times bestselling authorThe Boyfriend Wish
Par Swati Teerdhala. 2024
A charming romantic comedy about a South Indian American teen girl who makes a wish upon a flower for her…
perfect boyfriend…and then a new boy moves in right next door. With love triangles, prank wars, and a sizzling sweet romance—this is perfect for fans of Sandhya Menon and Jenny Han.There’s only one item left on Deepa Josyula's high school bucket list: finding the perfect boyfriend. But when her meticulously planned Homecoming proposal crashes and burns thanks to Vik Mehta—both neighbor and long-term nemesis ever since he started their neighborhood prank war—she’s not sure how she’s going to finish the list. To make things even worse, she’s stuck working with Vik on a Student Council committee. So when her grandmother gifts her a jasmine flower and tells her to make a wish, Deepa doesn’t see the harm. She wishes for her dream boyfriend, just like she had imagined when she was younger. The next morning a new neighbor moves into their cul-de-sac, and Rohit D’Souza crosses off everything on her ideal boyfriend wish list down to a tee: thoughtful, handsome, and romantic as hell.She can hardly believe it. But according to her grandmother, the wish is only the beginning. To earn it, to complete it, the wish must be sealed with a kiss. But Rohit is quickly becoming the most popular new guy both in school and in her friend group, and Deepa hasn’t kissed a boy since freshman year. The more Deepa plans the perfect kiss with Rohit, the less sure she is of what her heart truly wants. Is it the perfect boy brought by magic—or the uncertainty of the boy who’s always been next door?