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Kiss me again
Par Lisa Jackson, Lori Foster, Suzanne Forster, Debbie Macomber. 2005
Four short stories about women who find love in different ways. In "The Marrying Kind" by Debbie Macomber, Jason Ingram…
meets his first true love a few days before his wedding. In "The Brass Ring" by Lisa Jackson, Dr. Shawna McGuire's fiancé has amnesia. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2005Shift (Shifters #05)
Par Rachel Vincent. 2010
"Being the first female werecat enforcer isn't easy. Scars accumulate, but I'm stronger in so many ways. As for my…
personal life? It's complicated. Choices worth making always are. Ever since my brother's death and my father's impeachment, it's all I can do to prevent more blood from spilling. Now our Pride is under attack by a flight of vicious thunderbirds. And making peace with our new enemies may be the only way to get the best of our old foe. With the body count rising and treachery everywhere, my instincts tell me to look before I leap. But sometimes a leap of faith is the only real option." -- Provided by publisherLove & mr. lewisham: The story of a very young couple
Par H. G Wells. 2023
The world of young Mr. Lewisham is one day turned upside down when he meets and falls in love with…
Ethel Henderson, a young woman from London who is visiting relatives in Sussex. Their brief and innocent rendezvous has significant implications when Lewisham's job is threatened. Some time later, Lewisham moves to London, where he decides to go search of Ethel, but finding her proves to be more complicated than expected ... This book is said to closely resemble events in H. G. Wells's own lifeA Very Gothic Christmas: Two Novellas
Par Melanie George, Christine Feehan. 2001
From the &“magnificent storyteller&” (Romantic Times) Christine Feehan and USA TODAY bestselling author Melanie George comes two wickedly sexy novellas…
just in time for the holiday season! In Christine Feehan&’s After the Music, Jessica Fitzpatrick is terrified by mysterious threats. Determined to keep her twin wards safe, she flees to the remote mansion of their reclusive, widowed father. With Christmas approaching, the spark between him and Jessica might light the future, but there are those whose evil machinations may plunge the family into darkness—unless a Christmas miracle occurs. In Melanie George&’s Lady of the Locket, the echoes of history and romance lure Rachel Hudson to Glengarren, the Scottish castle where her parents met many Christmases ago. But it is the portrait of fierce Highlander Duncan MacGregor that sparks a deep desire inside her. On a storm-tossed night, as lightning cracks across the castle&’s turrets, Rachel finds herself face-to-face with MacGregor himself, astride a mighty stallion. Now, stepping into Rachel&’s time—and her heart—the warrior from the past is pursued by an ancient, evil enemy.The Castle Keepers: A Novel
Par Aimie Runyan, Rachel McMillan, J'Nell Ciesielski. 2023
&“A fascinating story of love&’s ability to overcome family curses, scandals, and even war. Told in three parts, this multi-generational…
tale is wonderfully heartwarming!&” —Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop in LondonLeedswick Castle has housed the Alnwick family in the English countryside for generations, despite a family curse determined to destroy their legacy and erase them from history.1870. After a disastrous dinner at the Astor mansion forces her to flee New York in disgrace, socialite Beatrice Holbrook knows her performance in London must be a triumph. When she catches the eye of Charles Alnwick, one of the town&’s most enviably titled bachelors, she prepares to attempt a social coup and become the future Marchioness of Northridge. Then tragedy and scandal strike the Alnwick family, and Beatrice must assume the role of a lifetime: that of her true, brave self.1917. Artist Elena Hamilton arrives in Northumberland determined to transform a soldier&’s wounds into something beautiful. Tobias Alnwick&’s parents have commissioned a lifelike mask to help their son return to his former self after battle wounds partially destroyed his face. But Elena doesn&’t see a man who needs fixing—she sees a man who needn&’t hide. Yet secrets from their past threaten to chase away the peace they&’ve found in each other and destroy the future they&’re creating.1945. Alec Alnwick returns home from the war haunted but determined to leave death and destruction behind. With the help of Brigitta Mayr, the brilliant young psychoanalyst whose correspondence was a lifeline during his time on the Western Front, he reconstructs his family&’s large estate into a rehabilitation center for similarly wounded soldiers. Alec&’s efforts may be the only chance to redeem his family legacy—and break the curse on the Alnwick name—once and for all.Three beloved authors share stories of the Alnwick family through the generations, revealing how love and war can change a place—but only its people can unshackle it from the misdeeds of the past.Multiple historical timelines following generations of one familyStand-alone collection of connected storiesIncludes discussion questions for book clubsKiss the Bride: Three Summer Love Stories (Year of Weddings Novellas)
Par Melissa McClone, Robin Hatcher, Kathryn Springer. 2017
Meet the people who make it all happen—the photographers, chefs, and the writers who have helped orchestrate and document the…
perfect day for countless couples—as they find their own happy endings in three sweet novellas.Picture Perfect Love: A June Wedding Story by Melissa McCloneWhen image becomes everything, it&’s up to love to refocus the heart. Photographer Jenna Harrison wants every bride and groom to look picture perfect on their special day. But her own heart is still broken, the unworn wedding dress hanging in her closet a reminder that relationships aren&’t always as perfect as they look through her camera lens. Attorney Ashton Vance is the one that got away, but he wrongly blamed Jenna for ruining his political aspirations. Even if Jenna can forgive him, dare he hope for a second chance at her love?I Hope You Dance: A July Wedding Story by Robin Lee HatcherWill a sworn bachelor determined to stay single fall in love with his dance teacher? Grant Nichols is a genius in the kitchen and a klutz on the dance floor. But his friend&’s wedding is shaping up to be a shindig the likes of which Kings Meadow has never seen—including dancing. Lots of dancing. Former rodeo queen Skye Foster is offering dance lessons for the wedding party. Grant and Skye are no match on paper. But when they step onto the dance floor, they create a melody all their own.Love on a Deadline: An August Wedding Story by Kathryn SpringerMacKenzie &“Mac&” Davis returns to her hometown of Red Leaf, Wisconsin, and takes a job at the weekly newspaper writing about social events. When Hollis Channing, Mac&’s high school nemesis, returns to Red Leaf to marry her celebrity fiancé, the editor asks Mac to cover all the festivities for the newspaper. The last thing Mac wants to do is reconnect with the person who made her life miserable when she was a teenager . . . unless it&’s spending time with Ethan Channing, the bride&’s older brother—and Mac&’s first crush.Three novellas from the Year of Weddings novella collection in one bookInspiring wedding stories by bestselling romance authorsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsHoliday in a Stetson: The Sheriff Who Found Christmas A Rancho Diablo Christmas
Par Marie Ferrarella, Tina Leonard. 2011
Untamed hearts discover the gifts of love and family in this anthology featuring two contemporary Western holiday romances.The Sheriff Who…
Found Christmas by Marie FerrarellaFormer big city cop Lani Chisholm is determined to get Sheriff Garrett Tanner in the holiday spirit—especially since the sexy Scrooge became guardian to his niece. With a heart the size of Texas, Lani has more than enough love for Garrett and his little girl. And with some unexpected help from a tree hunt and a missing angel, a certain Western lawman just may discover his own Christmas miracle . . . A Rancho Diablo Christmas by Tina LeonardTrading kisses under the mistletoe is not what brought Johnny Donovan to Rancho Diablo. After all, he’s a diehard bachelor—and Jess St. John’s the most undomesticated woman in New Mexico. Then why does the petite horse trainer fill Johnny with such heart-soaring holiday spirit? The plan was to outsmart the Callahan matchmakers. Only, now it’s Johnny who’s hankering to get Jess to say yes. What’s a love-charmed Santa to do?Paper Trails: The Life and Times of Pete Dexter
Par Pete Dexter. 2007
“[A] literary feat—when Dexter gets going he crawls under the skin and stays there.” — New York Times Book Review[Dexter’s…
pieces] read like finely honed short stories....Their spare, haunting scenes echo Hemingway, their insights Faulkner. — Cleveland Plain DealerPAPER TRAILS is what great newspaper writing is all about. — Washington Post Book World“Pete Dexter is a master story teller in all forms... This is the work of a great American writer.” — Michael Connelly“A jewel box of muscular writing…” — Denver PostSuperb...Remarkable...The simple clarity of [Dexter’s] prose is like an Edward Hopper painting. — New York SunWith authority and a strange grace, Dexter has crafted a powerful true portrait of the underbelly of the American Dream. — Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Lovers of fine writing ought to give a serious consideration to Pete Dexter’s new book.” — Seattle Post-Intelligencer“Paper Trails is a master class in tight, effective writing.” — St. Petersburg Times“The author’s true eye for detail makes for easy reading.” — Kirkus Reviews“Laugh-out-loud stories…Ideal for... writers and any book lover who appreciates a good story.” — Library Journal“Compact and illuminating…” — Sunday Oregonian“Paper Trails will stir nostalgia for those who remember a time when newspapers prided themselves on cutting loose, colorful writers…” — Columbus Dispatch“A book full of good reading…” — Rocky Mountain NewsSnowy Night with a Stranger (The School for Heiresses #Bk. 2)
Par Jane Feather, Sabrina Jeffries, Julia London. 2008
Warm up on a winter's night with three passionate love stories from three shining New York Times bestselling authors! Jane…
Feather leads an unwitting Yuletide traveler down a twisting path.... Edward Vasey, Viscount Allenton, is journeying precariously through a snowstorm when his coach is overtaken by high-waymen! Robbed of his money, Ned takes refuge at Selby Hall, where a spirited beauty with a shocking secret may steal something more -- his heart. Sabrina Jeffries unlocks the heart of an embittered lord.... When a coach accident strands heiress Elinor Bancroft at the home of the notorious Black Baron, she discovers the Christmas Day heartache that darkened his soul years ago -- and her generous heart brings a festive air to his home and reawakens his spirit to love. Julia London sends a debutante into the wintry Scottish wilds.... Searching for her rakehell brother, an earl lying low in the wake of a scandalous affair, Fiona Haines is led by a rugged Highlander who obscures his scarred face. As they journey on, Fiona draws closer to her brave, enigmatic protector -- but will fury or passion ignite when he reveals his identity?Convenient Christmas Brides: The Captain's Christmas Journey The Viscount's Yuletide Betrothal One Night Under The Mistletoe (Harlequin Historical Ser.)
Par Carla Kelly, Louise Allen, Laurie Benson. 2018
Christmas festivities come with the promise of wedding bells in this anthology of three charming Regency romance novellas!In Convenient Christmas…
Brides, the holiday arrangements include marriage proposals that may just bring the gift of true love. In The Captain’s Christmas Journey by Carla Kelly, Captain Everard escorts Verity to her governess job—and for propriety’s sake that means a convenient engagement! In Louise Allen’s The Viscount’s Yuletide Betrothal, Eleanor advertises for a “suitable” gentleman to pose as her betrothed over Christmas. And in Laurie Benson’s novella, Juliet Sommersby’s One Night Under the Mistletoe leads to a marriage of convenience with handsome former love Lord Montague . . .This One and Magic Life: A Novel of a Southern Family
Par Anne C. George. 1999
In the deep South, where love and hatred run deep and close, dissension often summers just beneath the surface.When a…
family gathers for a funeral as its old homestead above the waters of Mobile Bay, it must carry out the last wish of the aunt and sister whom it has come to mourn. It is a wish that will unearth a terrible secret, one that will either tear her siblings and their offspring apart or allow them to accept buried memories, wounds , and love.In This and Magic Life, Anne Carroll George has created as brilliant portrait of a Southern family in all its glory, captured in a moment of searing intensity and lyric truth. Rich with wisdom and deep understanding this compelling saga the twentieth century -- and tells a story that is truly timeless.Starry, Starry Night: The escapist, feel-good read about family secrets
Par Marcia Willett. 2021
'We'll always be together, won't we?'Childhood friends and cousins Leo and Alice had imagined their whole lives playing out on…
their beloved Devon beach. But one night when they are teens, sitting on the sand beneath the stars, Alice tells Leo a secret that must never be shared with anybody else . . . then packs her bag and flees.Leo is left to build his own life - without Alice. He surrounds himself with other family and friends and on the whole is content and fulfilled. But he is left with a sense of what - or who - is missing. So decades later, when he receives a note from Alice asking if she can come home, he doesn't hesitate to agree.But as the stars align and their reunion draws near, Leo is left to consider their separation and what so many years apart means for a relationship solidified in youth and a secret which could affect the whole family.Praise for Marcia Willett:'A warm and engaging read.' Trisha Ashley, bestselling author of The Garden of Forgotten Wishes'A beautifully woven tale of families and their secrets...' Liz Fenwick, bestselling author of The Cornish House'Riveting, moving and utterly feel-good.' Daily Mail'Sweeping powers of description transport her readers to another time and place.' Rosanna Ley, author of The Orange GroveReaders love Starry, Starry Night:'Perfect comfort reading' *****'A very absorbing tale with lovely descriptions of the West Country' *****'Like meeting an old friend' ******** Don't miss Marcia's charming, festive novella, Christmas at the Keep - out now! ***Winter Brides: A Year of Weddings Novella Collection (A Year of Weddings Novella)
Par Denise Hunter, Deborah Raney, Betsy St. Amant. 2014
Cozy up by the fireplace for three heartwarming stories of love and weddings in the wintertime.The honor of your presence…
is requested at three winter weddings . . .A December Bride by Denise HunterWhen Layla O'Reilly and Seth Murphy make their engagement public, she knows it's only to convince a major client that she's high-society enough to work for his agency. Seth has secretly loved Layla for years, but she&’s never given him the time of day. For Layla, this engagement of convenience is the chance to save her career. And for Seth, it's the chance to finally win her heart.A January Bride by Deborah RaneyNovelist Madeleine Houser arranges a temporary office in a local bed and breakfast to escape the distracting renovations on her own house. Although she's never laid eyes on the inn's owner, an unlikely friendship blossoms between them as they leave daily notes for each other, and before long, Maddie finds herself falling for her mysterious host—a man likely many years her senior—and a man she's never even met.A February Bride by Betsy St. AmantHistory repeats itself when Allie Andrews escapes the church on her wedding day—wearing the same wedding dress passed down for generations of women in her family, all women with histories of failed marriages. Allie loves Marcus but fears she's destined to repeat her family's mistakes. When thrown unexpectedly together for a wedding months later, Allie and Marcus discover their own story might be far from over.A Year of Weddings: Twelve Love Stories (A Year of Weddings Novella)
Par Denise Hunter, Deborah Raney, Betsy St. Amant, Rachel Hauck, Lenora Worth, Meg Moseley, Marybeth Mayhew Whalen, Beth Wiseman, Debra Clopton, Kathryn Springer, Katie Ganshert, Beth K. Vogt. 2014
Happily ever after begins today. The honor of your presence is requested at a year of weddings . . .A…
January BrideMadeleine Houser&’s pen-pal friendship with a lonely widower has taken an unexpected turn.A February BrideAllie left the love of her life at the altar—to save him from her family curse.A March BrideSusanna found her prince, and happily ever after is just around the corner. But first, they must pass one final test.An April BrideWeeks away from the wedding, Stella and Marshall must choose between faith in their past love or a very different future than either imagined.A May BrideEllie has prepared for her wedding all her life . . . but she's forgotten the most important part.A June BrideThe reality show ended with an engagement, so why doesn&’t this feel like the fairy tale Wynne thought it would be?A July Bride In a moment of total panic, Brendan left Alyssa at the altar. What will it take for him to win her back?An August Bride As far as Kelsey Wilcox is concerned, her last cowboy was the last cowboy.A September BrideAnnie is ready to call this new town home, but one handsome policeman is ready to stand in her way . . . even if it means walking her down the aisle.An October BrideWhat if the only way to make your father&’s last wish come true . . . was to marry the man of your dreams?A November BrideCan a decades-long friendship marred by romantic missteps ever lead to happily ever after for Sadie and Erik?A December BrideWhat started as a whim turned into an accidental—and very public—engagement in Chapel Springs this holiday season.History on a Personal Note: Stories
Par Binnie Kirshenbaum. 1995
From New York City to the former East Germany, from rural Virginia to affluent suburbia, the characters in these short…
stories grapple with love, loss, greed, perversion, and other awful truths as they try to transcend their limitations with occasional humor and dignity. In "History on a Personal Note," Lorraine, a Southerner, wonders if her German paramour will find the inspiration to leave his wife amidst the destruction of the Berlin Wall. In "Viewing Stacy from Above," a pregnant woman descends into a pit of despair as she contemplates the constraints of motherhood. In "Money Honey," a young adulteress who ditches her husband is reprimanded by an extended family of elders whose morals are even more dubious than her own.Contemplative, allegorical, and witty, History on a Personal Note takes us into a world laced with black humor and makes us laugh -- until it hurts.