The golden fields and fragrant wheat of Alamo, North Dakota, were as new and different as the Westgaard family with whom she would live.Teddy Farm life in 1917 was hard and bitter—but tiny, spirited Linnea was determined to brave its challenges. And as World War I threatened to take those she held dear, Linnea grew to womanhood in the arms of Teddy Westgaard, a man who thought he'd never find love.YearsA story of passion. A story of heartache. A story of a way of life that will long be remembered—with people and places as real as the emotions of the heart.

    But she was married. Now she’s not. He’s all in. Rachel Cameron prefers to lick her wounds and protect her children from gossip and shame in isolation on a small homestead in the Ozark Mountains. But life-long bachelor and ex-Marine Sheriff Garrett Stark has other ideas. Drawn to Rachel, Garrett wields all the power and charm he can muster to insist she return to town for her safety and that of her children. Exasperation and anger rule on both sides. Rachel balks, but does not anticipate the raft of dizzying emotions stirred by the Garrett’s relentless attention. The moment Garrett takes her into his arms, Rachel knows she must make a choice: honor the truth and face her fears or live forever as an outsider.

    Oakleigh Manor is the home of Rosalind Vernon who lives alone but for her devoted servants and an ill-natured parrot, cut off from the outside world by the tragic result of a childhood accident. But Rosalind is brave and bright and totally devoid of self-pity - and it is these qualities which, as the days pass and the snow continues to fall, touch Amberley's heart. On his return to London, the Marquis persuades Rosalind's brother, Philip, to bring her to town for a taste of society, despite her handicap. But the course of Amberley's courtship is far from smooth. Philip Vernon actively dislikes him; Rosalind appears to be falling under the spell of the suavely elegant Duke of Rockliffe; and worse still, Amberley is haunted by a dark and terrible secret that, if revealed, may cause him to lose Rosalind forever.

    Her father had a dream—sunken treasure—and he’d left a map leading to a gold-laden ship. To complete her father’s explorations, she must turn to Ky Silver, the man she swore she’d never trust again. It’s a treacherous dive into the depths of the ocean, and Ky is the only one willing to help. But working with Ky means more than searching for gold—it means finding a priceless treasure Kate hadn’t known she’d lost…RISKY BUSINESSDive shop owner Liz Palmer has made an idyllic life for herself in Cozumel. But everything changes when her employee is murdered and his grieving twin brother storms into Liz’s life with revenge in his heart. Suddenly Liz is plunged into the dangerous world of drug smugglers, and she discovers how impossible it is to resist both the mystery…and the passionate man trying to solve it.Previously Published.

    The time is 1804 and the U.S. Navy is attacking and destroying pirate strongholds on North Africa's infamous Barbary Coast. Courtney Farrow, daughter of one of the most feared and successful corsairs, is captured by Lt. Adrian Ballantine, proud, handsome, and determined to tame her spirit. Constantly battling their attraction, they must become reluctant allies in order to discover who is selling secrets to the corsairs, and who has sold out the Farrow stronghold. Says Publishers Weekly: "Packed with well-drawn characters, fiery sea battles... this book is a good read."Best Swashbuckler of the Year, Romantic TimesMultiple award-winning USA Today bestselling author

    But a scheming traitor lies in wait . . .Nora Roberts weaves a mesmerizing tale of palace intrigue and royal romance in three sizzling stories about Cordina's royal family.Affaire Royale:Recently kidnapped Princess Gabriella has amnesia, but in the arms of bodyguard Reeve MacGee she finds a passion that's unforgettable.Command Performance:Though His Royal Highness Alexander is destined to rule Cordina, it's regal -- and elusive -- Eve Hamilton who rules his heart.The Playboy Prince:Why is reserved Hannah Rothchild so intriguing to dedicated ladies' man Prince Bennett? Is it her secret mission -- or the fascinating lady herself?

    Their accidental meeting led her to a job, nursing Sybren's godson. Rose loved everything about her new life -- including Sybren! But surely such an important man wouldn't have time to take an interest in her. What Rose didn't realize was that she had the gift of love. It touched everyone around her -- even hard-hearted surgeons.

    He is a handsome English aristocrat, sprawled in the dunes, dying of thirst. She is a white-skinned savage, fleeing the aborigine tribe that found her and raised her but still shunned the fiery-haired outcast.Suddenly, Meg is about to escape her primitive life as Luke introduces her to the strange ways of Victorian England. In a search filled with adventure and excitement that spans three continents, Meg uncovers the clues to her true identity and realizes someone is trying to kill her. But the mysteries and secrets of the aborigines still pulse through the Victorian young lady, enabling Meg to triumph in the final desperate battle for survival and claim the only man she will ever love.

    But she needs a guide to lead her safely through this dangerous, unfamiliar country, someone as wild and unpredictable as the land itself. And that man is the gunslinger they call Chandos.Courtney fears this enigmatic loner whose dark secrets torture his soul, yet whose eyes, bluer than the frontier sky, enflame the innocent, determined lady with wanton desires. But on the treacherous path they have chosen they have no one to trust but each other--as shared perils to their lives and hearts unleash turbulent, unbridled, passions that only love can tame.

    Even the man she's expected to marry is safe, reliable, and dull. Feeling there has to be more to life, she jumps at the chance to work for Professor Jake Wyllie-Lyon. The job is everything she's dreamed of--and so is Jake. But there is where Charity's problems really begin.

    Gone were the last things she remembered: her car, the highway, and the tall buildings that lined the road. Instead she found herself in a meadow surrounded by trees and rolling lawns. And when she lifted her head her eyes met the magnetic blue gaze of the most remarkably handsome man she'd ever seen. As he effortlessly lifted her onto his horse, Brianne was unable to even utter a protest...ONE TOMORROWOn a routine ride to survey his plantation, Ryan Barrington could not believe what he saw. Lying beneath a tree was a beautiful woman, dressed in bizarre clothing, her long copper-colored hair surrounding her like a veil. He had never seen such a fetching apparition, and he was sure that she had been sent by a friend to entice him. He thought to send her on her way, but when he lifted her in his arms Ryan knew he was lost. He caressed her creamy flesh and kissed her ripe lips feeling a rush of desire that could not be denied. He vowed to find out her true identity and make her is own with TIMELESS PASSION.

    Now, as a deadly plague threatens their beloved planet, the Timeshadow Riders are a beleaguered civilization's final hope. And as passion flares between them like a firestorm, Sharia and Kane must battle the love that could ignite the greatest explosion of force and feeling of all!

     The Champagne Girls, Netta and Gaby, have beauty and wealth, but these are not enough to protect them from heartbreak and loss as they live through stormy times. Netta's determined ambition to become a concert singer shocks her family. But then, the Tramont's involvement in a political scandal has consequences for them all. Gaby must face life with courage when the Great War forces her into a dangerous situation. Meanwhile, the family fortunes are threatened with ruin by a deadly pest which could destroy their vineyards. One thing is certain, life for the Champagne Girls and their family will never be the same again. Praise for Tessa Barclay: ‘Tessa Barclay always spins a fine yarn. Her novels are gripping and entertaining.’ Wendy Craig ‘Filled with fascinating historical detail and teeming with human passions.’ Marie Joseph ‘A red hot contender for the Romantic Novelist of the Year Award.’ Daily Mirror From the publishers of Hardacre and Hardacre’s Luck. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Margaret Dickinson, Lyn Andrews and Helen Forrester.

    Alone is good and she is finding her way. On a whim, she parks her Play-mor in a fish camp in the wilds of the Okefenokee Swamp, where gators yawn, bears slumber, and snakes slither. The camp pace is slow, the owner kind, and the people friendly. Cleo encounters Fletcher Freemont Maitland and his goddaughter, eleven year-old Katie. Cleo didn’t know her life was about to unravel yet again, her heart would shatter, and that Fletcher Maitland would help her mend. But Cleo is about to find these things out the hard way. Both Fletcher and Katie will change her life and if Cleo does not learn to accept that life is bountiful and fate imperfect, she will lose both forever.

    She was a woman from another time, innocent, yet wise in ways he scarcely understood.Irresistibly, Susan and Alan were drawn together to explore their wildly exotic differences. And soon they would discover something far greater—a rich emotional bond that transcended both of their worlds and linked them heart-to-heart...until their need for each other became so overwhelming that there was no turning back. But would she have to sacrifice all she cherished for the uncertain joy of their forbidden love?

    Stranded in a snowstorm during the holidays, a spirited beauty and a very stubborn bachelor discover that the season of joy is the perfect time for love.

    Even as the bold warrior battled to save his beloved land from the Roman invaders, he searched for the woman who haunted his every waking moment. Until the brilliant morning he finally saw his violet-eyed angel --- and realized that his torment had just begun. For Jilana was one of the hated enemies Caddaric had vowed to destroy ...

    Because of him she'd wrecked her car, her career—and lost their baby. And now Ty wanted her back. Without her, jobs would be lost. The future of the Staghorn Ranch depended on her return. Erin cared deeply for the devoted staff of his ranch. But how could she face the man she most hated—the man with a heart of stone and a will as tough as rawhide?

    But, as the holiday season progressed, Maggie discovered that Tate wasn't completely immune to the Christmas spirit-his loving embrace on a cold winter's night could prove to be the gift of a lifetime...

    She was a woman, soft as thistledown, gentle as the fawn... Warrior or woman, she was Tachechana

    Few would have dreamed this violet-eyed beauty was the precocious child of a country schoolmaster... the feisty girl who had spurned Lord Clinton Meredith, the "fairy tale prince", to surrender her innocence to Hugh Bradford, his illegitimate brother... the young woman who had come to London with nothing but a broken heart -- and a fierce determination to survive.Now she was a celebrated actress; immortalized on canvas by Gainsborough; adored by Jamie Lambert, the playwright who made her his star; desired by the golden-haired lord obsessed with making her his lady... and still tormented with longing for the man who had branded her very soul with his passion, and who has now returned to reawaken past splendors of a love he means to reclaim....

    

    She doesn't fit in at school, her mother spends more time playing golf at her exclusive country club than she does with Lara, and her father cares only about his important new banking position. The one source of happiness in Lara's life is Starbright, a series of books set in a magical, faraway place.Lara's life changes when she falls in love with Billy Jo Kane. Billy Jo is a loner, too, and he and Lara like many of the same things. He even loves Starbright. But Billy Jo's family comes from the poor side of town, and his brothers are known as troublemakers around Johnson's Crossing. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell assume that Billy Jo is just like his borthers, so Lara must keep their relationship secret or risk being forbidden from seeing him anymore.Then one day something happens that forces Lara to bring her love for Billy jo into the open. Can she find the strength to stand up to her parents and prove the depth of her feelings for Billy Jo?

    In the battle, Giles, lord of De la Noye, dies, and Hyatt claims Giles's widow, Aurelie, by right of conquest. She resists him and bitterly resents him, thinking him responsible for Giles's death, and lamenting her own loss of power. But both her own strong sexual attraction to him and her growing awareness that he is an excellent landowner who promotes the welfare of his subordinates change her attitude. As she grows to love him, he comes to acknowledge at last his love and need for her.

     Charlie’s work is her life. She’s the boss of her own construction company, and her newest contract is remodeling Reveille Reef.Ben Gilmour views life as one fun adventure after the next. He’s proud to be one of the idle rich, and he’s currently surfing in Hawaii. But when his aging aunt wants her property restored, Ben is put in charge of supervising the job, and to his horror, he becomes Charlie’s boss.Ben figures Charlie’s devotion to work is perverse and unnatural.Charlie is disgusted by his total lack of any work ethic.Can Ben devise a plan to coax Charlie away from her hammers and saws long enough to spend quality time in his arms?The two are diametrically opposed on almost everything”"except making hot, passionate love under a tropical moon.Island Sunrise explores relationships, between friends, between lovers, between family. ˃˃˃ If you love to be transported to paradise by reading contemporary women’s fiction, Island Sunrise is a read you don’t want to miss. Scroll up and grab a copy today.

    Where better to recuperate than a villa on the Algarve, working as cook for a brilliant London heart surgeon on his research sabbatical. Warned of Rafe Harland's reputation as a heart breaker, Ellie's defences are resolutely in place.But he will prove more potent than any virus! And a broken heart is one he is totally unqualified to cure...

    But her grandfather's bitterness towards her and her mother still bars her from the ancestral home of Glamara. Now she is alone, destitute, and running for her life, away from her strange employer to Glamara.

    Canadian compilation of 3 Betty Neels novels.Nurse in Holland, Damsel in Green and A Small Slice of Summer.Red binding with gold inlays and fabric bookmark.

    Having spent six years in Africa with her English missionary husband, she knows that the desert is not as empty of water as most suppose, if one knows where to look. Thus she leads her party on an epic two hundred mile walk to gain the fertile grassland to the south. To achieve this, she must drive them ever onwards, quell two mutinies and watch some of her party die. Their lives are saved when they reach an oasis, but to gain true safety they must now face Arab slaver traders, bloodthirsty Ashanti warriors, and the all-consuming forest. Victoria's walk has hardly begun. Set at the turn of the 20th Century, when the British Empire was approaching its zenith, with a handful of administrators and soldiers endeavoring to rule vast areas and dominate peoples they did not understand, VICTORIA'S WALK is a tale of the human spirit at its highest and lowest, its most courageous and its most bestial, of one woman's unceasing fortitude, of the men who loved her, and the women who hated her.

    Daughter of a great chateau, she had dedicated herself to the desperate and dangerous French Resistance. When the Germans advanced on her beloved village, led by Major Dieter Meyer, she knew what she was sworn to do--but felt the same fierce struggle that raged over Europe burning in her own heart. Was the surrender she was powerless to deny one of hate, or forbidden love?Listette had been wounded by the war, a deep and silent hurt that would never leave her. But when the handsome American Officer asked her to marry him, the flame that still burned within her responded to his embrace, and to the new life that beckoned a world away from all she knew. Starting over meant abandoning her past, but memories that wouldn't die pursued her--and finally brought her face to face with her long hidden secrets and a love that could never die.Lisette's story takes her from the dark and terrible days of Occupation through the glory of liberation, and then on a triumphant and stirring journey of the heart.

    Locos" by Jaime"The Way Things're Going" starring Jesusby Gilbert"Rocket Rhodes" starring Rocky and Fumbleby Jaime"Duck Feet" Part OneA Heartbreak Soup Storyby Gilbert

    Her parents dead, her fortune gone, her faith failing, she hoped to find a home and a measure of peace in the windswept old mansion by the sea. But what happened there showed her just how much she did have to lose...and how much to live for!A vividly realized tale of suspense and human drama to entertain you, move you, and bring you hope.

    Cooper, D.V.M. Little peanut was now the town Veterinarian. Had it really been eleven years since he'd left Bitter, Texas? Eleven years since the sheriff jailed him for a crime he didn't commit?Ellie gasped. Exhilaration . . . joy... bitterness . . . sorrow-all charged through her. There hadn't been anyone since--even though Jesse never returned her obsessive love with more than brotherly affection. Except once. And he'd never known the pain he caused. But he was back--and the pain was disappearing. Once she'd dreamed of being Jesse's girl. Now she would be Jesse's woman.

    Devastated by her young husband’s death in combat, Elaine is determined to make herself unavailable to Dansville’s interested bachelors. But Hugh Littleton is a man who is not accustomed to being denied anything-least of all a beautiful and unattached small-town widow. He pursues he so insistently in love and in despair that Elaine finally yields, recognizing that with her surrender she will lose her son, her reputation in the town and eventually, Hugh himself.Dansville is, as its author describes it, “a big romance about people who know how that is done, and who have the advantage of a reasonably savage setting in which to play it out.”

    At twenty-six, still a spinster and heiress to her mother's potato pie shop, she's resigned to a lonely old age. But toiling over the bake-house fire she dreams of a better world - a world of glamour and romance as seen on the silver screen. Then she meets Sam a dashing Clark Gable look-alike and chauffeur to a wealthy London businessman - and suddenly her life is changed forever... and the woman who had resigned herself to being an 'old maid', finds herself embarking on an affair with a married man.

    When fierce, unyielding Chase Colby was hired to manage Green Hills, she vowed to have nothing to do with him. He was too much like her father -- full of secrets, of cold places no one could touch. But all her careful plans dissolved the night Chase watched her flaming hair tumble to her waist and went crazy with desire. When had want become need, he wondered desperately, when had his hunger for her body become a longing to possess her heart? But loving Tricia, Chase found, had a price: coming to terms with a past that tore him, apart...

    . . and hearts are broken. Another Classic Romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Barbara Bretton Sometimes a smile is all it takes to change a man’s life. From the moment TV shrink Alex Jakobs saw former ballerina Larkin Walker, he knew nothing would ever be the same. She stole his heart with just one look.Larkin hadn’t been looking for love but fate had other plans. She fell fast and hard for the tall, dark, and sexy doctor and wanted the world to know it.But there is someone in the shadows . . . someone who wants Larkin for himself and is willing to do anything to make her his.Previously published by Harlequin American. Claim your copy now!

    Here, twenty-six tales, or "model games," evoke twenty-six different literary styles, from the Victorian novel to vintage mystery, Greek myth to science fiction, medieval romance to adventure story, each revolving around a pink pagoda in the English countryside. Here find stories of love, of friendship, of the supernatural, of legend...stories of adventure, murder and kidnapping...stories with a philosophical flavor--of good versus evil, of greed, of life itself. The Game of the Pink Pagoda is more than a book...Think of it as a small town, seen through the eyes of the different inhabitants, each with his or her own interpretation. Think of it as a game, where each time you sit down to play, the goals shift, the players change places, the opportunities are disguised. Think of it as a literary marvel, a collection of stories with an eclectic style all its own, as varied and different and unique as ourselves. Think of it as a quest, for truth, for riches for answers to questions that have always been asked. Think of it as an experience, a myriad tapestry that will change the way you look at your world forever. Think of the Pink Pagoda, and you'll begin to understand the Game--andwhy you are playing....

    What she really wanted was Neil's commitment ... to her!

    "Duck Feet" Part TwoA Heartbreak Soup Storyby Gilbert"8:01 am - 11:15 pm" A Locas Tambien storyby Jaime

    . . one that would bring her independence, security, and joy. But on the muddy streets of a Maine lumber town, she found a rugged frontiersman whose rough passion made her surrender all the love she had to give. In his strong arms, she felt that she had all she ever wanted . . . but in return for his heart, Pierce demanded a price she could not pay.Then a handsome lumber baron offered to make her his bride, and she thought she had found the key to her dreams. But could the life he offered protect her from the dark secrets of his past? And could she live without the man who had given her a night of ecstasy, the one man who had stolen her heart?