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After a devastating tornado ripped through High Plains, a two-year-old was found wandering all alone. Foster mother Nicki Appleton took in the little girl, her heart bursting with love and prayers. Now the storm's aftermath has brought home the man Nicki once expected to marry, and Clay Logan claims to be a changed cowboy.But with her energy focused on a child she may not be able to keep, is there room for another kind of love in Nicki's heart this Thanksgiving?
| Автор | Patricia Davids |
Danger: Heartbreak ahead!Piper Brindle has spent her entire adult life trying to live down the stigma of her family’s checkered history. The one bright spot was Cy Franco, the talented California designer with the surfer-boy looks. She ended up only breaking his heart. Now an acting gig on the historic River King reunites her with the guy she pushed away. She knows she doesn’t deserve him, but how can she pretend she’s immune to Cy’s charms? As her past explodes into her present, Piper knows...
| Автор | Dana Mentink |
It's been eighteen years since Laney Thompson's sister was abducted and killed, but the pain Laney feels has never faded. And now the murderer is back, taunting Laney with mementos of her sister and threatening Laney's young daughter.School principal Noah Ryder is her best hope for protecting her daughter–if she can convince the former investigator to take the case. As the threats accelerate, a string of clues leads Laney to uncover old secrets. But without Noah's help, how...
| Автор | Jill Elizabeth Nelson |
Freedom! After raising her three siblings, high school teacher Beth Coleman was finally, at thirty-eight, responsible for herself alone. With her nurturing nature, she'd loved caring for her family, but now she could travel, see the world. Her only decision? Where to go. Yet as Beth pondered South America as her first stop, a troubled teen walked into her classroom, and with her, a single dad – a handsome, kind, caring man to boot.Though Beth tried to deny it, Samuel Morgan and his...
| Автор | Margaret Daley |
“CONSIDER THIS A WARNING.”Lately, nurse Monica Grant feels she’s being watched. Followed. And then she receives a threatening letter—accompanied by a dead snake. If she doesn’t stop her plans to open a free children’s clinic, she’ll end up dead, too. Terrifi ed, Monica turns to former lawman Shaun O’Neill—who believes the same madman murdered his own sister fi ve years before.She understands how much it means to the handsome, heart-guarding man to save her—and her dream. Even if he has to lure a...
| Автор | Camy Tang |
A prodigal Colton comes home… to the shock of his life!Grieving the loss of his late wife, Dallas Colton rarely lets his guard down. The one time he indulges in a wild night of passion, it yields unexpected results. Seven months later, Dallas finds himself expecting twins with prosecutor Avery Logan–and working to protect Avery from criminals who want her dead. But when long-buried secrets rise from the grave, their growing family is soon under siege.
| Автор | Carla Cassidy |
In the next Cutter's Code romance, a hero with a secret returns home…and goes into rescuer mode…AWOL in times of family tragedy, Walker Cole doesn't expect a warm welcome home. Nor does he expect to see Amy Clark–his sister's nerdy friend who had a mad teen crush on him–now a smart, sexy woman.Though Walker knows he's caused Amy pain and hatred, his own pain is worse. He can never tell the truth about his hellish years away. But when Amy's paralegal work endangers her,...
| Автор | Justine Davis |
WHY WAS SHE A TARGET? Merci Carson doesn’t have a clue—but she knows she owes her life to the quiet man who roared to her rescue in his snowmobile. EMT Nathan McCormick is used to handling challenging situations, but between the unexpected blizzard that stranded the lovely student and the desperate men chasing after her, he has his hands full!Yet for Nathan, failure is not an option. Merci’s bravery and kindness challenge his guarded heart, bringing every protective instinct forward and making...
| Автор | Sharon Dunn |
Inspiring and enriching romances about faith, hope and the healing power of love.A HOMECOMING TO REMEMBERAs temporary guardian of her sister’s two children, big city newspaper columnist Jenna Gardner is forced to face her past. She isn’t back in her hometown for long before she realizes that everything has changed. And it’s not her past throwing her off-kilter now—it’s handsome next-door neighbor, Dev McGuire.Though Dev gets under her skin, he quickly proves himself an excellent father figure...
| Автор | Kathryn Springer |
Danger rings in the New Year in these two suspenseful novellasAlive After New Year by Hannah AlexanderAn anonymous note demands millions of dollars–and in return, Lynley Marshall can keep her life. Lynley turns to new police chief John Russell for protection. The handsome widower promises to keep her safe. But time is running out as the clock ticks closer to midnight–and to the deadline for the culprit's demands.New Year's Target by Jill Elizabeth NelsonWhen a sniper shoots at Cassidy...
| Автор | Jill Elizabeth Nelson |
HERO TO THE RESCUE Navy SEAL Matt Waterstone knows about keeping people safe. When his best friend’s sister is attacked, Matt promises no harm will come to Ashley Sawyer—not on his watch. But Matt’s not the only protective one. Ashley will do anything to safeguard the residents of the battered women’s shelter she runs.She’s sure she can handle the threats she gets in return. What she can’t handle is the way Matt scales the walls around her heart. Yet when she falls prey to a crime web far more...
| Автор | Liz Johnson |
Stepping up to the plate will put him in the line of fire…For Drew Kiley, married life isn't what he had in mind. Driven to «I do» by a sense of familial responsibility, he assumes the role of husband to his brother's wife, Alyssa…and the role of father to his nephew, Luke. It seems to be the logical solution in light of his brother's abandonment. But Drew doesn't know the whole truth about his brother's past. A rescue from a canine companion sets Drew and Alyssa on a...
| Автор | Justine Davis |
He was a father? A DNA test revealed that Mason Grant had a nine-year-old daughter. He'd had no idea that the woman he'd loved and so tragically lost had been pregnant. Or that his own child had been in the custody of the woman's murderer all these years.Now the killer wanted Mason to pay–in more ways than one– for the return of the girl. And for daring to find love with old friend Jennifer Pappas. But the only payback the cold-blooded murderer would get was final justice.
| Автор | Marta Perry |
To: Uncle Alex From: Chelsea Re: I think you should ask Miss Fraser on a date She's my favorite teacher ever and she definitely likes you, I can tell. Everyone in town knows you're this brave firefighter. So why don't you be the hero of Miss Fraser's life? Maybe you could volunteer together at the Chestnut Grove Youth Center.Uncle Alex, I know you're pretty busy as guardian to my brother and me, but you need a girlfriend. So I came up with a plan. It's my secret,...
| Автор | Dana Corbit |
An old, familiar ache tried to work its way into Sarah’s chest. She sure wished she could make Gregory see what his extra job was doing to his son Hunter. Surely if he saw the effect, he would quit. Why waste time working for gifts that would mean nothing to the boys after the first five minutes? What was truly important was time with family. Because it could be taken away at any time. She looked at her calendar and counted dated blocks.Twelve days until Christmas Eve and their pageant. Twelve...
| Автор | Marie Ferrarella |
D'marcus Armstrong was demanding, autocratic and cranky as a boss. But as the star of her feverish nighttime fantasies, the man was simply divine.Still, Opal Lockhart had no chance with Detroit's self-made millionaire. What would a high roller like him want with a buttoned-up, naive secretary like her? Enter the Lockhart sisters–for some attitude adjustment and a wardrobe makeover. With some decolletage and come-hither heels, they have the sex kitten in Opal downright purring. Now...
| Автор | Brenda Jackson |
SHELTER FOR EVERYONE As the holiday season approaches, wealthy CEO Calista Sheffield wants to give instead of receive. So she volunteers at a downtown Denver shelter, never expecting that her own scarred heart will be filled with hope and healing. The mission’s director, handsome Grant Monohan, has devoted his life to helping those in need.But his harrowing past—and what he sees every day—makes him wary of Calista. Unless she shares her painful history, he’ll never believe they can have a...
| Автор | Virginia Carmichael |
Seducing the boss is the best way to uncover the truth in this story from USA TODAY bestselling author Barbara DunlopAfter his ex writes a tell-all book, CEO Shane Colborn is battling a PR nightmare. The last thing he needs is an affair with another woman, especially one who works for him. But Darci Rivers proves impossible to resist.Their passion is intense, but so is Darci’s secret. She’s out to discover a truth that could redeem her father’s legacy—and destroy Shane’s company, taking him down...
| Автор | Barbara Dunlop |
'Tis the season for finding passion and rediscovering love…Mistletoe Mantra by Nana MaloneReturning to her Virginia hometown where her fiancé dumped her—years earlier on Christmas Eve—is making Nomi Adams croon the holiday blues. She needs to find the reclusive photographer who can advance her magazine career. However, Lincoln Porter's on his own rescue mission this yuletide. Because during this season of love and renewal, Faith, Virginia, looks to be a place for second chances…White...
| Автор | Sherelle Green |
A Family For The Holidays When two orphaned boys and their aunt arrive for Thanksgiving supper at church, retired army colonel Brett Stanton feels his heart tugged. Despite having her hands full, young businesswoman Haley Jennings handles her nephews with a smile. Still, Brett can’t get too close to the needy trio.He lost his son and brother to the uniform, and isn’t about to set himself up for loss again. Soon sweet Haley and the boys remind him of old dreams—and teach him that new dreams...
| Автор | Ruth Logan Herne |
Two babies in jeopardy…two powerful stories in one!An unhinged cult leader escapes custody and vows revenge—on his own children. Now he'll stop at nothing to get to two innocent babies…and the foster mothers who stand in his way.GUARDING EVE by Beth CornelisonLila Green goes from foster mom to bodyguard when an ice storm traps her and six-month-old Eve in a remote mountain cabin with a killer on their heels. Lila's lone neighbor, wounded veteran Dean Hamilton, is her only hope for...
| Автор | Karen Whiddon |
CONGRATULATIONS, IT'S A BOY!Everyone knows Charles Fortune Chesterfield. The flirty son of Sir Simon and Lady Josephine Fortune Chesterfield is famous for his wit, his charm…and his libido. He's left a trail of lovely ladies in his wake, but Alice Meyers stood out from the rest. The beautiful blonde Texan was shy, sweet and a virgin. Now, apparently, she is a mother. And guess who's a dad?When Charles announces he is extending his stay in Austin to get to know his son, Flynn,...
| Автор | Michelle Major |
Passion ignites after office hours in this installment of the ICE: Black Ops Defenders miniseries.Bullets whizzed past as Ryan Reitano and Avery Meadows escaped into the night. How could Ryan have suspected Avery of being the mole inside ICE? It’s true she was no ordinary secretary. The way she used her wits and her lethal stiletto heels against the gunmen pursuing them astonished the jaded agent. And that killer body he’d somehow never noticed before…Too bad there wasn’t time to explore the...
| Автор | Melissa Cutler |
A DANGEROUS MANHe’s a pirate, an adventurer—and Esther Carlisle had just let him into her New Orleans antique shop. Cullen Murphy claims he knew Esther’s late father…and that her wild-dreaming daddy discovered the true location of the legendary chocolate diamond. Esther knows she should show the handsome treasure hunter the door. And she will. In a minute.Everything changes when gun-wielding thugs barge in and start shooting. Esther may not trust Cullen, yet staying at his side is the only way...
| Автор | Lenora Worth |