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Mail Order Misfit
Jenna Brandt - 2019
After the tragic murder of Cara McGregor's mother and hanging of her father, her only choice is to become a mail-order bride to a widower in the Dakota territory. When she arrives, she’s thrust into taking care of three resistant children and a distant man. James Cassidy doesn’t want a new wife, but he needs a mother for his children and helpmate around his farm. Since the jobs go hand-in-hand, he reluctantly takes out a mail-order advertisement to acquire what his family needs. What neither of them expect is the attraction or the affection that develops between them. Their budding romance is interrupted, however, when Cara is arrested for a crime she didn’t commit. Will James find a way to save Cara? Will they decide their marriage is worth fighting for? And will this family find a way to have a happy life together?
The Marriage Bargain
Kayla Watkins - 2019
Especially not at the local charity center. The sole heir to his father’s company, Eugene Townsend is as arrogant as he is handsome. Born in a world of lavish privilege, this ruthless billionaire tycoon has always been indifferent to the suffering which exists in the real world. But his dying father has other plans: if Eugene wants to ever touch his inheritance money, he has to volunteer at a local charity. And find a wife. Kathryn Underwood’s world couldn’t be more different: single mother to an eight-year old son, she’s been volunteering at South Central for years. Having seen her fair share of hardships at the center, Kathryn takes an instant dislike to the conceited billionaire who walks in one day, demanding to mentor a child. To her surprise, Eugene starts to bond with her son. And in spite of everything, she slowly realizes that there’s a whole other side to the alluring billionaire. But sparks begin to fly between them, will Eugene and Kathryn ever manage to get past their wildly contrasting backgrounds and give love a chance? **** This is a standalone Novel with a touch of steam and HEA. ****
Intriguing Lord Adelaide (Northcott Kinship)
Wendy May Andrews - 2021
If only she could learn how to navigate society from one of her treasured textbooks. In the midst of her embarrassment, Amelia completely loses her senses and lies about a promised dance. Lucian is her brother’s friend. Surely, he will take pity on her, even if he has never looked twice.As the heir to the Earl of Everleigh, Lucian, Viscount Adelaide, cannot enlist as a soldier as he’d truly like to do. Instead, he secretly serves as an agent for the Home Office. To hide his true intentions, he must masquerade as a lazy gadabout. Discouraging the debutantes is another side benefit of the lie.Unfortunately, Amelia’s own mistruth jeopardizes Lucian’s mission and puts her in grave danger. His friendship with her brother is the only thing that prevents him from throttling her. It’s also one of the many reasons he cannot possibly have feelings for her.Intriguing Lord Adelaide is a sweet/clean Regency romance with no cliffhangers and a guaranteed happy ending.
Crystal Beach Resort Series
Hanna Hart - 2018
Sand. Billionaires. Romance. Second chances. Join four fake marriages at the private island Crystal Beach Resorts in this happily ever after romance series.
Book 1: The Billionaire’s Fake Marriage
Riley Armstrong lost her job and has no way to care for her three-year-old daughter. Billionaire Logan Williams just lost his father and needs to be married in order to inherit his family fortune. He hires Riley to be his fake wife and soon discovers that the woman he’s falling for is an ocean of secrets.
Book 2: The Billionaire’s Fake Bride
Cooper Grant’s ex-wife left him with a broken heart and the threat of bankrupting his family’s private island business. In order to save Crystal Beach resorts, he must find a new wife and fast. Cooper’s secretary, Grace Stevens, was recently dumped at the altar and vows she can fill the wifely position with no strings attached. Can the pair act as husband and wife or are their roles becoming more than play?
Book 3: The Billionaire’s Fake Wedding
Single mother Fiona Million has a life-threatening illness. If she can’t pay for treatment, she’ll only have a few months to live. Beckett Davenport is the son of America’s most famous celebrity chef. After losing everything in a tragic accident, his reputation is shot. In desperation, Fiona agrees to be his wife to help revitalize his image. How long can she hide her illness and her daughter from the man she’s falling for?
Book 4: The Billionaire’s Fake Wife
Struggling journalist Willow Watkins is hired to investigate Nani Makai’s billionaire president. Ryder Prescott’s ex-wife is running a smear campaign against his father during election season. His parents arrange a marriage for Ryder to help boost their public persona. The only problem? Willow and Ryder used to date, and letting go of the past isn’t always easy.
Christmas for the Cowboy (Triple C Cowboys Book 4)
Linda Goodnight - 2018
Had he seen her picture on the news? Linda Goodnight is a RITA award-winning, New York Times and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling author of more than 3 million books sold. About CHRISTMAS FOR THE COWBOY: The worst Christmas ever… Single mom Marley Bannon has lost everything—except the one thing that matters: her young son. Falsely accused and on the run, she’s living out of her car… and manages to trespass on Triple C Ranch land. When she’s rescued by a rugged cowboy, she can’t quite trust that it’s a Yuletide miracle. Because she doesn’t believe in miracles anymore. A holiday homecoming… Wyatt Caldwell comes home on leave from his job as a cyber-security specialist for Uncle Sam. He might not be a typical soldier, but the evil he sees on a daily basis makes him a cynic. Or at least suspicious, especially when Marley’s story doesn’t quite add up. Marley needs help. Wyatt knows it, even if she won’t admit it. The more time they spend together, the more the spunky, independent woman gets under his skin. And then Marley’s past shows up…
Christmas for the Cowboy is Book 4 in the Triple C Cowboys series. Other books include: Twins for the Cowboy A Baby for the Cowboy A Bride for the Cowboy
Healing Hearts (Quinn Valley Ranch Book 27)
Kay P. Dawson - 2019
Over the past year, all of her cousins and siblings have fallen in love, leaving her the sole focus of her matchmaking grandmother's attention. When one of the residents in the nursing home where she works asks Vicki to accompany her on a road trip, along with her estranged grandson, Vicki isn't sure it's a good idea. But, without her, the trip can't happen—and Vicki wants to be able to give the woman this chance to go back home one more time. But, the one problem is the grandson who has been absent for years. Can she ever trust that he has his grandmother's best interests at heart? After their less than ideal first meeting, they are forced to spend days on the road together, where they will both learn a lot about family, loyalty and forgiveness. Can hearts that have been hurting for so many years ever truly be healed? Or, will Vicki remain the one Quinn who will never find their happy ever after?
Evergreen Cottage (Holiday Cottage #1)
Teresa Ives Lilly - 2020
Read the twelve Holiday Cottage books in this series....Book 1) Evergreen CottageShay Martin has been collecting houses and buildings for her Christmas Villages since she was a child, but this year, she has a specific looking cottage in mind. While searching for just the right addition for her collection, she finds a picture of the perfect Evergreen Cottage. However, on further research she finds the photo is of a real cottage at Sprucewood, Colorado’s Holiday Cottages Farm.Shay had already decided to travel for the holidays to get away from sad memories and a just be alone. The Holiday Cottages Farm looks like the perfect place. Shay hopes to find a replica of the Evergreen Cottage for her collection in the Holiday Cottage’s Gift Store. After meeting the dark rugged, trail ride instructor, she's no longer sure she wants to be completely alone for the season or that she ever wants to go back to her boring job and friendless life, however, she knows he needs to deal with the young woman in his life right now, named Cat.Dixon Jones wants nothing more than to spend his days enjoying the Christmas activities in Sprucewood and running the winter sleigh rides at the Holiday Cottages Farm. Against his own self-imposed rules of ‘never get involve with a guest’ he finds himself attracted to Shay and wants to share all the holiday events that Sprucewood has to offer with her, but first he needs to deal with the uncooperative woman named Cat.
Covet
Lakisha Johnson - 2020
Their marriage isn’t perfect, but they’ve made it work. They’re active members of True Vine MB Church, she’s a photographer and he owns a tire shop. Things are, well, they are good.Until the day, their life becomes the object of somebody’s obsession. The only downside, they don’t know who it is. This person, in the darkness has a yearning, a desire to possess something Karis and Darius has ... they just didn’t know it yet.Pray and fast, that’ll help when you’re going through a storm, right? Well, they’re doing that, but things are getting worst. Fire, turmoil, secrets and a kidnapping of a spouse. It’s clear, the person responsible hasn’t read Romans 13:9, “For the commandments say, “You must not commit adultery. You must not murder. You must not steal. You must not covet...”
Wild
Hannah Cole - 2020
But it was certainly in the top three.The promotion I worked so hard for turned out not to be mine at all but handed to Nick Marks, some social media wunderkind. So, I got mad. I got drunk. Then made the epic decision to blow off a little steam with a wild night out, one night stand included.But then, the almost worst day of my life became the worst night of my life (definitely number one) when my almost one night stand turned out to be the very same Nick Marks who’s going to steal my job in the morning.And what’s worse? Nick isn’t satisfied with just one wild night, he wants them all.
Suits and Spark Plugs
Aspen Hadley - 2020
Love is nowhere on that list. However, when dashing Blaine Harris enters the diner where Liv works, she’s flattered enough to give him a chance. Different from anyone she's ever known, he introduces her the world she's long dreamed about. Things are going surprisingly well, until he pushes her to get her beat-down car seen by the local mechanic.Connor Hunt has been at the very top of Liv's 'do not disturb' list ever since she had a front row seat to watching him create his terrible reputation. A magician with cars, he can’t stand to see a machine suffer. So, he comes up with a plan to fix Liv's in spite of her inability to pay. But will his solution cost more than she’s prepared to give?
Hollow Places
Michelle Massaro - 2021
But somehow he sees right through her.Social worker Alli Johnson has built her identity around helping foster kids navigate the system she grew up in. But when one of her clients is placed at a religious group home, she’s forced to face the trauma that robbed her of her sense of self. And a too-hot pastor who sees past her defenses.Delivered from years of pent-up rage, youth pastor David Porter wants to help others find the sense of peace God’s given him—especially the hurting seven-year-old and his spirited social worker. But he’s out of his depth with one, and dangerously attracted to the other.As Alli and David’s mutual concern for the boy’s well-being draws them together, their differences—in background, perspective, and faith—tear them apart. They’ve both been shaped by terrible pasts. When pain devours a soul, it takes a limitless love to heal the hollow places left behind.
Cowboy Reality Romance: Kip
Erica Penrod - 2017
Working as a nanny in Park City, Utah, for a wealthy family seems like the best place to start. She can keep her children with her, room and board is provided, and there's no chance of falling in love. The the mountains, mansion, and horses are all beautiful but what blows Cassie away is Kip Morgan. Kip is a horse trainer and reality television star who can send her pulse into a stampede with just one touch. While Cassie works to sort out her feelings and what really happened to her late husband and keep her feelings for Kip at arm's length, her boys become Kip’s biggest fans. Caught in a dangerous web her late husband left behind, Cassie scrambles to protect her family from harm and her heart from Kip. However, Kip holds the key to unlocking the mystery behind her husband’s death . Cassie will have to trust him or risk leaving herself and her boys exposed to the dangers lurking in her past.
Thorpe's Mail-Order Bride
Cynthia Woolf - 2016
Lena flees, deciding to become a mail-order bride, where at least she’s the one doing the choosing. Her future husband, John Thorpe, has requested a woman of good moral character which Lena considers herself to be. The problem is her mother is the most celebrated madam in all New Orleans. What will happen if he discovers her secret?
A Holiday Seduction
Tiffany Patterson - 2020
The timing wasn’t right. Desiree is still mourning the sister she lost. The same sister I tried to help save in my own way but failed. Yet, when I see her the morning of the three year anniversary of her sister’s death, I can’t hold back anymore. She belongs with me, and this holiday season I’ll prove it to her, myself, her family and anyone else that dares to get in the way of the sweetest seduction I’ve ever known.