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A passion more than skin deepMoving from Colorado to a seaside California town was a risky career move. But it could be the opportunity of a lifetime if Liza Sinclair can snag the plum job of designing a private clinic for America’s plastic surgeon to the stars. All she has to do is beat out the competition by impressing Anthony Marbet with her innovative designs . . . and keep her attraction to the gorgeous physician from derailing her dreams.The lovely architect has beauty and a vision that...
| Автор | Harmony Evans |
A COWBOY’S FAITHRancher Garrett Marshall’s life revolves around the Circle M, his work as a minister and his camp for at-risk kids. Until Dr. Rachel Vale comes to town. There’s an instant and powerful attraction between Garrett and the beautiful doctor…one he’s convinced could lead to something wonderful.Rachel can’t fall for the cowboy minister, no matter how kind and ruggedly handsome he may be. His whole life is rooted in faith, and her world is guided by facts. One fact she can’t deny—she’s...
| Автор | Lynnette Kent |
’Tis the season for passion All Darcy Bennett wants for Christmas is for her family’s upscale Atlanta department store to stay in the family.No man, especially a stubborn—and deliciously sexy—Scrooge is going to edge her out without a fight. Bent on vengeance, new store owner Eli Austin has no problem using power to get his way. But is Darcy’s feminine charm and a dash of holiday cheer enough to convince Eli to let her keep her legacy?In a world full of mergers and takeovers, Eli does what it...
| Автор | J.M. Jeffries |
Law Number Two: Love Writes Its Own Laws! Azure Ellison may have undergone a total makeover, but she never expects to be romanced by Harper Hamilton, her former prep school friend. The ambitious journalist is after a career-making story about Harper’s powerful Philadelphia family. But the charismatic attorney wants something from Azure in return: her vow to become his lawful wife in a marriage of convenience!Harper can’t believe the girl he once knew has transformed into this stunning, self-...
| Автор | Pamela Yaye |
Pro-basketball star Houston Carrington likes his life just the way it is: fame, fortune and freedom.But Kelly Charleston tempts the footloose playboy to break his number-one rule—flings without strings. The time he spent in the sexy sports doctor's company is forever seared in his memory. . . and now she's just signed with his team! Wary of love, Kelly has managed to steer clear of romantic entanglements.But how could she forget the passionate encounter she shared with this seductive,...
| Автор | Linda Hudson-Smith |
The celebrity host of TV's Missionnovation, Drew Downing is comfortable with his fame. He's become accustomed to the cheering, star-struck townfolk that usually welcome him as he renovates churches countrywide. Usually. Then he and his crew set up in tiny Middleburg, Kentucky, to rebuild the church's storm-damaged preschool.The very lovely, very no-nonsense hardware store owner Janet Bishop is suspicious of Drew's true motives. It looks like Janet Bishop's faith–in God,...
| Автор | Allie Pleiter |
Part-time college student and full-time single mom Jessica Bowman returns to Alabama to raise her little boy, Nathan, in the only home she's ever known.The last person she expects to see is Chad Martin, her first love. He doesn't know that Jessica's been keeping a secret from him. What he does know is that he never stopped loving her. But Jessica realizes that her silence stands in the way of their reunion.If she takes a leap of faith and reveals the truth, will she find that love...
| Автор | Renee Andrews |
Wrong turn at the right time Fast-moving Texan Tyler Aldrich thought it a fate worse than death to be stuck in rural Eden, Oklahoma, overnight. Imagine the Dallas CEO settling in for homemade meat loaf at the Heavenly Arms Motel! Yet something about quiet Charlotte Jefford made Tyler want to leave his worries behind for more than one evening.Was it their differences that drew Tyler in? The small-town girl was devoted to her family he longed to escape his. Were they polar opposites thrown...
| Автор | Arlene James |
As head buyer for the prestigious Lakefield Gallery, Karena Lakefield travels the world seeking out the finest paintings. But there's one trip she'll always remember: a sizzling summer weekend with Samuel Desdune, the man who awoke her scorching desire. . .Only to part ways with her once their plane touched down. Sam has just about given up on finding the right woman. . . although he's never forgotten the lovely, elegant Karena. Now the all-business art dealer needs the P. I....
| Автор | A.C. Arthur |
When senior citizens start mysteriously disappearing from a Boston retirement home, heiress Kristina Worthington is suspicious.Especially since she fears her beloved grandmother is next. Without solid evidence, she's forced to turn to the one police officer who might listen–her former love, Gabe Burke. Now a seasoned cop, Gabe still sees her as the rich girl whose family thought he wasn't good enough.And though he takes on the case, Gabe seems convinced he's chasing shadows. Until...
| Автор | Terri Reed |
Coco Stanley can't believe the way her high-end chocolate specialty shop has taken off.But her own exotic appetite is aroused when the most mouthwatering confection she's ever seen walks through the door. He's Ransom Winters, self-made millionaire and compassionate youth counselor to the troubled kids in their L. A. neighborhood. Ransom's proud of his program for at-risk teens. And once he meets the owner of Coco's Chocolat, the Grammy-winning songwriter gets another...
| Автор | Jacquelin Thomas |
With a new job at Pause for Men spa and wealthy Sterling Powers in her bed, Ann Marie Dennis is about to realize her goal–the perfect life. Then fate intervenes and her grown daughter moves in, crowding her once-empty nest. Next Ann Marie's ex shows up claiming he wants her back.And just like that Ann Marie's picture-perfect life falls apart.Now she hopes a trip home to Jamaica will help her reconnect with her only child and put her ex-husband out of her life for good. But can she...
| Автор | Donna Hill |
They meet on a romantic Mediterranean cruise.Moonlight, open seas, kisses under the stars. It's everything Cherise Ransom ever dreamed of—and so is Steven Chambers. Passionate, driven and attentive, Steven sweeps her into a whirlwind courtship. . . and before she knows it, Cherise is engaged! But her past just might derail her chance for happiness before she makes it down the aisle. . . .Once he meets the sensual, voluptuous counselor, Steven knows his bachelor days are over. The celebrated...
| Автор | Jacquelin Thomas |
Descended from a legendary political dynasty, Lee Ann Lawson has been the glue that holds her sprawling clan together.But being primary caregiver has meant putting her own dreams on hold. Preston Graham is about to change all that. From the moment they meet—at an estate in Baton Rouge—Lee Ann can't stop thinking about the ambitious, seductive junior senator from Louisiana. All his life, Preston has focused on only one thing: rising up the political ladder.Marriage isn't even on the...
| Автор | Donna Hill |
Enjoy the dreams, explore the emotions, experience the relationships.Back to claim his bride David McKay left home years before to make his fortune. Now he’s a powerful, successful and driven businessman. And he’s in the middle of nowhere, riding a dangerous mountainous trail with his childhood sweetheart.He’d sacrificed their love to his fierce ambition a long time ago – yet he’d never forgotten Adriana. And after their two weeks together on a tough journey, David intends to spend the rest of...
| Автор | Ann Evans |
Texas Ranger Ben Fritz would give his life to protect Corinna Pike.After all, she's his captain's beloved daughter – and the only witness to her father's murder. When the assassin targets Corinna, Ben dedicates himself to her safetywhile keeping his distance. The beautiful ballerina deserves better than a rough-and-tough ranger.Yet Corinna refuses to ignore the draw between them, just as she refuses to give in to fear as danger grows. Ben will need her courage – and love – to...
| Автор | Terri Reed |
Falling out a window…into love It was certainly not the way Marielle expected to meet a man – any man – but when she visited the gentleman she'd helped save from an accidental plunge, she was intrigued…but only until Russ's workaholic nature made itself known.She'd had more than enough of that from her ex-fiance. So when his boss suggested Russ volunteer in her teen center (the least Russ could do after having landed on her car!), the last thing Marielle was looking for was...
| Автор | Gail Sattler |
After quitting her high-powered job, Catherine Stanhope heads home to Pleasant, Minnesota, to rest and regroup. When she arrives at her late grandmother's house, Hope House, she finds a handsome caretaker and his adorable nephew fixing up the place. This is not what she had in mind! Catherine is thinking of selling Hope House and starting fresh.But Will's determined to honor her grandmother's wish to restore the beautiful Victorian mansion to its former glory. Can he convince...
| Автор | Judy Baer |
Can he be her everything?As the beautiful public face of her family’s legendary cosmetics empire, Courtney Adams lives a life of privilege and glamour. But her hectic schedule leaves no time for pleasure. Until her latest commercial shoot takes her to the Dominican Republic, where she meets a sexy, soul-stirring stranger… …when he’s not the man she thinks he is?Alone together in their exotic idyll, Jasper Jackson can’t get enough of the stunning Atlanta heiress. And when a family emergency sends...
| Автор | Yahrah St. John |
TO: AL CRANE@CSSENTINEL.ORG FROM: COLLEEN MONTGOMERY@CSSENTINEL.ORG Boss, I'm finishing my article about the Vance Memorial Hospital fire. No fatalities, although several people, including firefighter Lucia Vance and visiting wildfire expert Raphael Wright, were treated for smoke inhalation. I'm trying to stay unbiased–Lucia's a friend–but she's under investigation for disobeying orders, and I think Chief O'Brien is casting suspicion on her to cover himself.Word is he...
| Автор | Sharon Mignerey |
Her young love for Connor Faraday had left her heartbroken.Although home designer Ellene Bordini had moved on, she'd never felt drawn to any other man – and never recovered from Connor's betrayal. Now, a decade later, Connor was back in her life wanting her back in his life forever. Ellene's faith told her to forgive him and to accept the new man he'd become.While working in the brisk beauty of his Michigan island home, she rediscovered her lost love and bonded with the...
| Автор | Gail Gaymer Martin |
IF ONLY SHE COULD REMEMBERAfter an accident, single mother Rayne Sampson loses her recent memories. Thankfully, her sweet baby girl is front and center in her mind—but so is the terrifying image of a dangerous man. Someone with terrible intent is after her. Private investigator Chance Richardson assures her she’s safe.But when her life—and baby—are threatened, the handsome former army chaplain vows to catch the stalker. . . all while keeping his heart guarded. Until a predator’s ultimate...
| Автор | Shirlee McCoy |
DANGER IN THE DARKNESS The prowler on the construction site of her new camp didn’t frighten Rachel Patterson…at fi rst. Fear comes when her home is torched—and worsens when a body is unearthed on the campgrounds. Someone’s trying to cover up a murder, and if Rachel can identify the intruder, she might be the only witness.Her neighbor, Wildlife Conservation Offi cer Jake Campbell, is determined to keep the lovely widow safe. But when a misunderstanding separates the pair, their distance risks...
| Автор | Lauren Nichols |
Evidence from a decades-old murder is the last thing Nicole Keller-Mattson expected to find in her grandmother's backyard. The finger-pointing and accusations aimed at her family were easier to predict.Everyone in Ellendale is eager to blame the Kellers–but after an attack leaves Nicole's grandmother in a coma, only Nicole can clear the family name. With the assistance of police chief Rich Hendricks, she stands a chance of solving the mystery…if she's willing to accept Rich's...
| Автор | Jill Elizabeth Nelson |