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Unending Havoc: Montana Mayhem Book 1 | America's New Apocalypse
Millie Copper - 2021
In the old world, home was only a quick hour and a half drive away. But now that cars and fuel are a thing of the past, nothing is quick, and it's certainly not easy.It's not even safe.Can Tamra and her children survive this dangerous journey? Was her hometown affected by these devastating attacks against the US? Are her parents even alive?Unending Havoc, Book 1 of Montana Mayhem, is the highly anticipated follow-up story to the bestselling Havoc in Wyoming Christian Futuristic series, which follows societal collapse from a small-town perspective. Featuring engaging scenarios, riveting action, and flawed yet strong and complex women, the Montana Mayhem series is perfect for fans of Mark Goodwin, Jamie Lee Grey, and Kyla Stone.Download today and discover why readers love this twist on the Post-Apocalyptic genre!The Montana Mayhem series can be described as “Cozy” Apocalypse and contains no profanity, gratuitous sex scenes, or overly detailed gruesome death scenes.
The Bluebell Bunting Society
Poppy Dolan - 2017
Pull up a wonky chair, grab a cream bun and settle into a story about a little village, a determined caretaker – and bunting.At twenty-nine, Connie isn’t quite where she thought she’d be. When her beloved gran died Connie returned to Hazelhurst, the village she grew up in, and took over her gran’s old job as caretaker at the village hall. It might not be the stuff of dreams, but Connie loves working at Bluebell Hall – the heart of the community fuelled by copious cups of tea.So when Bluebell Hall is threatened with closure, Connie is determined not to let greedy property developers get their hands on it. She hatches a plan bonkers enough that it just might work. All it takes is a needle and thread, scraps of old material and willing hands.Can Connie convince the people of Hazelhurst that their village hall is worth saving? And will she save herself in the process…?A heartwarming novel about friendship, community and being brave enough to fight for what you believe in, The Bluebell Bunting Society is perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Tilly Tennant and Cathy Bramley.
Running from Love
J. Nichole - 2018
Not even her closest friends could help her out of the rut she’s been in, after her bad break up with her last beau, Derrick. But, thanks to one of her devoted girlfriends, Laila, and the hot new dating app on the market, DateNight, Jennifer just might have a good chance, and another shot, at love. That is, until fate finally throws a bone her way. Into her hectic and loveless life walks Aiden, who could have only been sent Jennifer’s way by the dating gods. A gentleman of high reproach, Aiden quickly sweeps Jennifer off her feet, and into his own life. But, this fairy tale romance may not be all that it seems to Jennifer. Sure, there’s the flowers, the dinners and the earth-quaking sex, but there’s also a secret or two that Aiden is keeping from Jennifer, which may end their perfect relationship forever. While Jennifer does need to protect her heart from Aiden’s secret, she knows that she can’t keep Running from Love forever.
This book is intended for mature audiences.
Tempt Me at Midnight
Lauren Royal - 2014
But when the man she's loved since her girlhood returns from a long spell abroad, she quite suddenly finds herself hoping the fine lord her brother has picked for her won't propose. She decides that if he does, she'll quite improperly turn him down—that is, until the man of her hopes and dreams informs her he has no intention of marrying her.The last time Tristan Nesbitt saw Alexandra, he was a common man with no hope of ever wedding the daughter of a marquess. Seven years later, he's now Lord Hawkridge, which should make him eminently suitable for the woman who long ago captured his heart. But a dreadful scandal has tarnished his name in England—a scandal so horrid that marrying Alexandra would ruin not only her flawless reputation but her whole family. For Alexandra's own good, he must fight his relentless desires and stay far away…
16 Angel Crafts to Make: Homemade Christmas Ornaments & Decorations
Prime Publishing - 2014
Whether you are decorating for the holidays or creating permanent fixtures for various rooms, this collection of angel craft projects will help you choose a lovely little angel. You;ll find...Angel Craft PatternsWire Angel CraftsKitchen Angel CraftsChristmas Angel Crafts...and much more!
Her Christmas Bonus
Rain Danvers - 2014
She is highly valued by her boss and she loves her job, but there's a problem - she's totally attracted to him and the stress is killing her. She's taking three days off for the Christmas holiday and has posted her availability online, hoping to find a job when she returns. Before she can leave, she has to find her cell phone and she doesn't know where she left it. Terrance is the founder and owner of Templeton Designs and considers Sage so valuable to the company, he can't afford to acknowledge the feelings he has for her. He's stuck at the company this year when normally he would be enjoying the holiday in a warm, tropical location. It may be the year he finds a way to acknowledge the woman who holds his heart captive.
The Quilt Fairy (Romantic Short Story)
Beverly Farr - 2012
She’s never found a human attractive . . . until now. When her elderly landlady dies, Margaret, a house fairy and quilt expert, moves in with her landlady’s single grandson Jonathan. As long as she stays small, this tall, handsome human will never notice her. Or will he? The Quilt Fairy is a sweet romance -- a modern-day fairy tale. It is 12,000 words, technically a long short story or novelette. It was previously published as "If a Fairy Falls in Love."
Abandoned
Lee Shepherd - 2015
Drugged. Abandoned.A rural area in the north of England is put on edge as teenage girls start to go missing. The local authorities are stumped in their search for the one responsible.Charles Lee lives a very normal life, in stark contrast to his troubled past. Putting years of abuse, neglect and loss behind him, he has built a new life in the countryside with his beloved family and border collie. However, his past soon starts to haunt him as burned bridges are resurrected, old grievances resurface and a lust for revenge takes over.Will Detective Taylor and psychological profiler Georgina Riley suss out the clues and piece together the jigsaw in time to stop the disappearances?
Stardoom (Chick Lit / Romantic Comedy Series Book 1)
Sophia Kingston - 2016
Hollywood sweetheart, Lauralie Shaw, is accustomed to getting what she wants, when she wants it. Her spoiled attitude and demanding ways are notorious among her employees, and all of them do their best to keep her happy. All, that is, until her father employed Colton Dixon to fly her private jet. Colton has no patience for Lauralie’s attitude, and no intentions of giving her what she wants. And soon, all Lauralie wants is Colton himself.
Time Travel Romance - Medieval Love: Reunited by Dagger Heart Spell
Nina Moon - 2013
Smith. The latest assignment request presented to her from Mr. Smith, is the request to retrieve a man's heart. Once this revelation is disclosed, Elise has serious reservations and declines the assignment, that is until her employer Mr. Smith assures her that it is not for the retrieval of an actual human heart, and that the assignment pays a generous commission fee of two million dollars.Against all her better judgement and intuition, Elise accepts the assignment, where she finds herself suddenly wrapped up in a bizarre set of circumstances. She questions both her sanity, as well as whether or not her mysterious employer Mr. Smith has set her up against her will to participate in some strange time travel experiment.The assignment goes terribly wrong, and Elise finds herself being held captive by a pair who act as if they are living in a different era, and feed her a time travel story dating back one thousand years ago that they are convinced Elise was a part of. Elise begins to question whether she's being fed mind-altering drugs during her captivity in order to play along with the pair's outlandish timetravel scheme, until a series of incidents start to trigger an overwhelming feeling of deja vu.With two failed escape attempts, Elise is mentally frustrated and physically weakened, and to make matters worse, she finds herself strangely drawn to her captor Mr. Andris Blackstone, the very same man who had commissioned her services through her employer Mr. Smith.Desperate to be released, Elise makes a deal with Mr. Andris Blackstone. His request is simple, and if she complies, he will allow her to leave, along with the full two million dollars she was promised. Things don't go quite as Elise had planned, and a memory from one thousand years ago is suddenly returned to her, along with something else she certainly wasn't expecting. A time travel romance and a return of something so sacred, it took the clandestine efforts of those she knew in a previous lifetime to fulfill.Chapter 1: Assignment of the HeartChapter 2: Manor MissionChapter 3: Meet Lord BlackstoneChapter 4: No EscapeChapter 5: RevelationsChapter 6: Silver Box
The Flower Hunter's Cottage
De-ann Black - 2015
Story:Mairead is a botanical artist, gardener and quilter. She leases the flower hunter's cottage in the Scottish Highlands. She plans to get away from the city and finish the floral artwork for her new book along with her quilt designs.As part of the lease agreement she has to take care of the traditional cottage garden while the owner, the flower hunter, is away working abroad, searching for a new species of flower.Mairead arrives at the cottage in January. After settling in, she meets handsome flower grower, Tavion, and Ethel a knitter who spins and dyes her own yarn. While making new friends, Mairead is keen to get on with her artwork and quilting - and get the garden ready for the spring and summer. Romance isn't on her to-do list, but when it comes to love, nothing goes according to plan.The Flower Hunter's Cottage is filled with flowers, artwork, knitting, quilting, baking cakes, gardening and romance.Note:Franklin and Daisy, characters from one of De-ann's other romance books - The Cure For Love, are mentioned in The Flower Hunter's Cottage. The Cure For Love is set in Cornwall and London.
A Holly Bay Christmas: (A Fabrian Books' Feel-Good Novel)
Jo Bartlett - 2016
Maddie owns her dream business running a combined bookshop and tea rooms, in the beautiful Cornish village of Holly Bay. When Ben arrives looking for a place to rent, Maddie is keen to help him find a home in the town she loves, where they really know how to celebrate Christmas. Stepping in to help Maddie raise money for a charity that’s close to her heart, and even dressing as an elf on Christmas gift day, Ben seems too good to be true. Letting her guard down, she realises she’s falling for the newcomer, but, when it turns out he’s got a hidden agenda, she can’t wait for him leave. Will the storm that breaks out two days before Christmas, and cuts off Holly Bay from the rest of the world, give Ben another chance to prove himself to Maddie? Or is she destined to spend another Christmas with only her books for company?
The Billionaire's Kiss Boxset
Lizabeth Scott - 2019
Relationships she usually kills from neglect so she’s taken herself off the market. An unexpected assignment to evaluate a potential project in upstate New York has Reed leaving the Victorian she’s working on to meet with the client. Reed finds Mason charming, tempting and top grade hot! An early snowstorm dumps an irresistible woman at Mason Tate’s door. As beautiful and enticing as he finds her, career focused Mason doesn’t do entanglements of any type. So he proposed that while snow falls outside, they make their own heat inside and then go their separate ways with only pleasant memories of their time together. No emotions, just a pleasurable good time. They both agreed. They’d be like two snowplows meeting in the night. At least that was the plan. Until that kiss. They both agreed. They’d be like two snowplows meeting in the night. At least that was the plan. Until that kiss.
Chased by the Billionaire
USA Today Bestselling Author Lizabeth Scott takes us on an atonement cruise with yacht builder Greyson Anderson who has a lot of making up to do because Gemma is back...and he wants her! Greyson Anderson couldn't believe that the gorgeous woman with the adorable...ponytail, was none other than the girl from high school - the one all of the guys noticed for all the wrong reasons. No longer! Gemma was smokin' hot, owned a fitness center and was one of the toughest women he'd ever charmed. But this time, there was more. Maybe too much more? Gemma intrigued him in ways that he couldn’t resist. However, his past mistakes may prevent any type of second chance. The Kissed Series Standalone Lineup Includes:
Snow Kissed by the Billionaire
Chased by the Billionaire
Sun Kissed by the Billionaire
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French Kissed by the Billionaire
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Three Rivers Ranch Complete Collection
Liz Isaacson - 2017
The complete Three Rivers Ranch Romance collection, all in one omnibus! Includes 7 full-length novels: 1. Second Chance Ranch 2. Third Time's the Charm 3. Fourth and Long 4. Fifth Generation Cowboy 5. The Seventh Sergeant 6. Eight Second Ride 7. The First Lady of Three Rivers Ranch Includes 7 novellas: 1. Sixth Street Love Affair 2. The Ninth Inning 3. Ten Days in Town 4. Eleven Year Reunion 5. The Twelfth Town 6. Lucky Number Thirteen 7. The Curse of February Fourteenth This popular series has over 2500 reviews, many of them 5-stars!
One Way or Another
Mary J. Williams - 2018
But he’s exactly what she needs. One Woman. One Man. One Unforgettable Love Story. Calder Benedict was labeled nothing more than a rich girl with too much time on her hands. Determined to prove the world wrong, she turned a fledgling charity into a successful multi-million dollar organization. Her only goal—to help as many people as humanly possible. Adam Stone wasn't born rich. Everything he had, he earned. While over the years, he'd acquired a certain amount of polish, his blood would always be working class red—not high society blue like Calder's. An unlikely duo, they keep running into each other in the most unexpected places. What starts out as a scorching-hot attraction neither can ignore, fun and games quickly turns into something more. Calder wants to believe Adam cares about her—not her money—but she's been burned before. Can she trust her heart? Can she trust Adam? When a dangerous force comes after everything Calder holds dear, she'll have to decide if Adam is part of the threat, or someone she never thought she'd find—the love of her life. From the outside, the world of the ultra-rich might seem exciting and glamorous. But the Benedict sisters know the truth. Deception and deceit have followed them since birth. Their parents are emotional train wrecks. Men care about nothing but their money. One by one, four sexy, determined men will do their best to prove them wrong. Grab this emotionally charged STANDALONE novel today.