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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 |
COLLIDING WORLDS After a tragedy rips through her Amish community, Sarah Lapp doesn’t remember anything. She can’t recall her Plain upbringing, her deceased husband or the shooting that landed her under the protection of handsome undercover cop Samuel King. She is, however, aware of the confusing feelings he creates in her from the moment he walks into her life.Sam is determined to protect Sarah and her unborn baby in case the shooters return. Because if they do, it’ll be more than just Sarah’s...
| Автор | Diane Burke |
HER LAST CHANCE Brooke Ramsey is running out of time. She needs to save her father’s reputation before she loses him to illness. That means finding his missing painting. Fast. Which is why she teams up with Victor Gage, owner of Treasure Seekers agency.The charming private detective has more at stake than uncovering a lost masterpiece. He’s investigating his wife’s death, and the artwork holds the answer. As Victor and Brooke draw closer to each other, so does a murderer. Someone wants the past...
| Автор | Dana Mentink |
Pinned inside her wrecked car, Rachel Simon is powerless to stop her son’s abduction. Unless she can come up with one million dollars, Joey won’t survive until Christmas.With her son’s life hanging in the balance, Rachel turns to the one lawman that can help her. His own painful past still shadowing him, Detective Nick Butler is determined not to fail. Racing against a ticking clock, Nick will have to put all his investigative skills to the test if mother and son are to be reunited—and then...
| Автор | Laura Scott |
RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL “ENGLISHER”After years on the Philadelphia Police Force, Elijah Miller thought he’d left his Amish past behind. But when the murder of a young Amish girl starts to raise suspicions, Eli has no choice but to investigate. He’ll do his duty, even if it means facing the father who won’t speak to him—and the woman who rejected him.Hannah Nolt is just as beautiful as Eli remembers, and this time, running away from his feelings for her is no longer an option. Because Hannah’s in...
| Автор | Kit Wilkinson |
A series of explosions took out the royal motorcade and threw the country of Lydia into chaos.Princess Anastasia missed her limo, and doesn't know what has become of the rest of her family. Whisked away from her native country for her protection, Stasi is dismayed that her life is now in shambles. But at least she's not alone. Kirk Covington pledges to keep her safe.He's a royal guard…and the man she's spent years blaming for her brother's disappearance. Now she'll...
| Автор | Rachelle McCalla |
Lady Marianne scarce dreamed it possible her life could get any worse!That was before she found herself transplanted to the wild highlands of Scotland–land of savage barbarians–and the promised bride of a doddering old Scot. But when a boldly handsome warrior arrived at her door, she knew her prayers had been answered….Adair MacTaren had come in friendship, but one look at the comely lass standing before him addled the young man's mind beyond repair. The tempting Norman lady lured him like...
| Автор | Margaret Moore |
Blair Delaney thought she had found the love of her lifetime in Gabriel Sloan. When he called things quits just before their wedding, it was as if he had walked away with her soul. But a part of Gabe had stayed with her…in the baby he didn't know she was carrying.Had it really been six years? Suddenly Gabriel stood once again on her doorstep, as if he had somehow heard her little boy's fervent prayers. The dark-haired tycoon was offering Blair family, stability, security–everything but...
| Автор | Lois Richer |
Will You Marry Me? Bold widow Johanna Yoder stuns Roland Byler when she asks him to be her husband. To Johanna, it seems very sensible that they marry. She has two children, he has a son. Why shouldn't their families become one? But the widower has never forgotten his long-ago love for her, until his foolish mistake split them apart.This could be a fresh start for both of them. Until she reveals she wants a marriage of convenience only. It's up to Roland to woo the stubborn Johanna and...
| Автор | Emma Miller |
Suddenly single and unemployed, corporate attorney Lauren Romey needed a rest, a job and a new squeeze. Her friends took charge of the «rest» part. They booked her a trip to a Bliss Village bed-and-breakfast. And they thought they were going to take care of the «new squeeze» part as well, by setting her up with the innkeepers' son.But when Lauren wound up at the wrong bed-and-breakfast, she found herself the fifth contestant in «Win Daddy's Heart,» the unlikely brainchild of widowed...
| Автор | Diann Walker |