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The Rawley Family Romances Volume I
Olivia Hardin - 2017
Now get the first three books in a single volume.All for Hope: Sometimes the safest distance between two hearts is no distance at all...Kidnapping a baby wasn’t something Hope ever dreamed she would do. But she’s been burned by the legal system before, so when the court places her friend’s child into the custody of an abuser, she takes matters into her own hands. She steals the baby and fakes her death, hoping to make a clean getaway. She planned every detail, except one.Her high school sweetheart and best friend, who left her years before, sees her at a gas station. Hope thinks all is lost, until he offers to help them.Brennan had always been the love of Hope’s life, but he never wanted to be. She knows she cannot depend on him for long. However, as each day passes, it becomes painfully obvious that she is in way over her head. She goes with him, intending to keep him always an arm’s length away to protect her heart. But being on the run together sparks the old flames that once burned between Brennan and Hope.Families, friends, and lovers must band together to save an innocent baby and a daring woman or both of their lives will be destroyed. Together, they'll do it all for Hope.Justice for All: Sometimes the road you’re on is just a detour to your heart's destination...Kay Rawley has plans. She might be the second child of an earl, but she wants a life away from her father’s estate in New Durma. She wants a life apart from her family’s name. Becoming a lawyer was a bright, shiny object she just couldn’t resist grabbing. Her classes are complete, and all she has to do is pass the bar to get permanent employment at the Dallas law firm where she’s been interning for the past year.Kay's been on Audrick Van Buren's radar since the day she walked into his classroom two years ago. That admiration only grew when she came to work for his firm. But if there's anything he recognizes, it's a woman who's driven--and Kay is definitely one. It's all he can do to keep his distance and allow her the chance to come into her own. What Van doesn't know is that someone else is watching Kay, too, and if he doesn't step between them, that person might not only derail her career but threaten her very life.Things aren’t always what they seem, and Kay’s about to learn that the best laid plans are so much better when they go astray...All for Family: Wedding bells will soon be ringing in the Rawley family, but gearing up for Van and Kay’s nuptials revives old insecurities for Kay’s sister-in-law Meg. When she learns that her ex-husband is asking for her from his hospital bed, Meg must confront the painful memories of her past. Family is everything for Jeremy Rawley. Most important is the one he and Meg created together. But their beginning was tangled in memories he wishes his wife could forget for good. A call from her past brings them back to a place he thought they’d never have to be again.Forgiveness may be the key, but the first step is finding the locked heart that needs it...Plus, get All for a Little Christmas, A Rawley Family Story:Former police officer Robert Guillory's life has changed since he arrested Hope Rawley for kidnapping. Only his closest friends knows about his last case before leaving the force. Eva Lipton is one of those close friends, but she's been trying to get even closer ever since his retirement. When the chance to work with him on a church theft drops into her lap, she doesn't hesitate to call on him. Can a little holiday miracle give Eva the Christmas gift she's been hoping for?
Laying Low in Paradise
Kristy K. James - 2013
She just wants a vacation. From the author of the popular Coach’s Boys series comes the Casteloria Trilogy—and the first e-book is Kristy’s gift to you. Cameron Rafferty is keeping secrets. Dangerous secrets that could endanger the lives of everyone around him. His plan was simple...keep a low profile until the would-be-killer was found. And things were going smoothly, until a small complication changed everything. Soon, he finds himself becoming more involved with the family next door—and wishing for things he shouldn't. Things that will put their lives in jeopardy, too. Spending summers at the chalet was a tradition for author Laura Keane and her young son. Filled with memories of the husband she lost to war, she looked forward to days spent reminiscing, playing, and plotting another novel. She didn't expect this year to be any different— but that was before their handsome neighbor came to her rescue like a knight in shining armor. Will that armor be tarnished when she discovers who he is and why he's hiding out in northern Michigan? Laying Low in Paradise, the first installment in the Casteloria Trilogy. If you like your romance novels served up with a little suspense and mystery, wholesome relationships and humor, and an interesting mix of supporting characters, you just might love Kristy K. James’ modern day fairytale. Join Cameron and Laura as they discover that while Bois Blanc Island is the perfect place for fun-filled summer days and relaxing evenings—it might be an even better place to fall in love again. As long as the wrong people don’t find them first. Filled with romance, intrigue, secrets, and danger, Casteloria is a clean and wholesome romance series you can't help but fall in love with. Each story is complete with no cliffhanger endings.
Holy War
Jamie Lee Grey - 2017
Journalist Cassandra Hall is always searching for a huge story, but she’s not expecting to stumble into it on a ferry as she returns from her dad’s funeral in Alaska. After terrorists kidnap her, she must find a way to free herself and alert the authorities about a suitcase nuke smuggled into the Seattle area. Along the way, spiritual forces provide invisible assistance… or attacks. For Cassandra’s real battle is not against flesh and blood terrorists, but against the spiritual rulers of wickedness in heavenly places. As she assists the FBI, Cassandra finds herself captivated by Special Agent David Lansing, who is assigned to lead the investigation and catch the terrorists. Her pursuit of the big scoop repeatedly conflicts with his need for confidentiality. Will Cassandra be able to win David’s heart… and her Pulitzer?
Streams of Mercy
Teresa Slack - 2004
Only the lack of evidence--mainly the missing woman's body--kept him from going to prison. All too familiar with his violent reputation and hard-fisted lifestyle, Jamie has to find out for herself if he was capable of the crime everyone in their small town believes he committed. The more Jamie discovers about the twenty-five-year old disappearance of Sally Blake, the more convinced she becomes her father was involved. Regardless, she needs to know the truth, even if it means destroying what’s left of her memories of him. The first book in the Jenna's Creek Series is a mystery which takes hold of the reader at the outset and doesn't let go until the end. Told from a Christian worldview, Streams of Mercy explores loving people who aren't easy to love, and forgiving those who don't deserve it.
The Prince and I: Book 1 in the 4-part series (A Scandalous Royal Love Story)
Marilyn Cruise - 2018
That was before my parents died in a car accident where my younger sister lost her legs. Where am I today? Well, life's pretty sucky. Ok, extremely sucky. I just started a job as an escort so I can support my sister and save up for her prosthetic legs. And my dream of a happily ever after? Ha! There's no time for that s#it. I'm stuck here being responsible, doing the adult thing. That's until I meet Erik, the Prince of Norway, and he reminds me of what it's like to feel again, to dare to dream again, and to believe in the fairytale I have shoved so deep down I thought it was gone. Yet... One touch from him is a jolt to my heart, and suddenly I'm feeling things I really shouldn't feel. Because let's face it, fairytales don't come true...do they? This is Book 1 in the ongoing series: A Scandalous Royal Fairytale A HIGHLY addictive series. Read at your own risk.... There will be cliffhangers.
Thistles (Pistils, Book 1)
Kate McNeil - 2018
But I'm not allowed to put that on my resume, so..." Unceremoniously dragged back to U.S. soil, disgraced spy Vivian Carmichael was forced to leave it all behind...a bulletproof cover, a promising career, and a man she loved enough to protect no matter the cost. The only family she's ever known is waiting to put her back together again, but will anything ever be enough to keep someone with such a unique skillset satisfied for long? It's a waiting game until the day that first opportunity finds her, with the second not far behind... This introductory novella to the Pistils series will leave you wondering: what's next for an ex-spy who didn't retire voluntarily? Is it truly what it appears to be on the surface...and how long will it really last? For the reader: please note that Thistles is an introductory novella to the series, not a full-length novel. The novella is just over 60% of the book itself, and as a bonus, the first four chapters of the next novel, Pistils, make up the remainder.
Mogul
Lexi Larue - 2015
Billionaire tech mogul of Globaltech. But to people I care about, I’m just plain Nate. The night when I met sweet wonder woman Diana Prince changed my life. I caught her as she fell off the bar stool and heard her story about being fired from her job for leaking secrets to Globaltech. Now how could I tell her who I really was? To Diana, I was just Nate. It’s now my mission to love and protect my sweet naughty girl.
I’m nobody’s superhero
Despite what mom named me. I’m Diana Prince, nobody’s wonder woman. My life is in shambles after I get fired after being accused of leaking trade secrets to Globaltech. I owe it all to my former boss Garrett ‘stink-breath’ Holliman, CEO of Techworks. My biggest mistake is sleeping with him one night after a night on the town.
A sexy, love story.
This is Nate and Diana’s love story. Powerful and full of suspense and intrigue. Nate, the secret billionaire, unravels the mystery that involves Diana and his powerful tech company.
The Mogul Series.
This is Book One in a five part Mogul Series. Sexual content. 18+
Destiny: Our Forever Love
Elise Quinn Larson - 2017
The story of wild Johnny Larson and quiet Elise Quinn begins with a stolen kiss and ends with . . . well, read it and see. Johnny Larson is a star football player and a one-night stand guy who lives for wild parties, casual sex and his NFL dream. But when he impulsively kisses his brother's girlfriend one rainy afternoon, their sexual attraction ignites a passionate affair that won't be denied. Johnny calls it their destiny. Elise calls it love. Their happiness is complete when Johnny is picked in the first round of the NFL Draft, but it ends when he drives drunk after his draft party and kills a pedestrian, turning their dream into a nightmare. When Johnny's struggle with a corrupt prison system leads to his conviction for aggravated murder, Elise joins a desperate legal battle to save him from the death penalty. But does love have the power to overcome destiny? One reviewer wrote: "This book is a must read! Not only is it well researched and factual, it will have you wondering what's to come with each page you read. Sex, love, death, commitment, prison life, football, childbirth and final goodbyes; it's all here. An excellent book you won't want to put down. Enjoy." This is not your traditional Happily Ever After love story. You will need tissues as you read this sweeping saga of sexual passion and desire, criminal conspiracy and legal injustice, capital murder and death row, terminal illness and assisted suicide. Get ready for an emotional experience that will confirm your belief in the power of undying love. For ages 18+ due to sex scenes, adult situations and sensitive issues.
Cowboy's Cupid
Niki J. Mitchell - 2018
Cami Calypso receives her first assignment on Earth just in time for the Valentine season. As a newbie Cupid archer, her life is perfect until her arrow accidentally strikes the wrong man. She has sixty days to secure a job as the confident cowboy’s housekeeper and find him his soul mate—not keep him for herself. Rhett Holloway needs a housekeeper and cook. He doesn’t need an adorable blonde to distract him. He doesn’t need her to fix his love life. But here she is, and he finds her irresistible.
Uncover My Secrets
Ali Parker - 2018
Prince. It is a title that some boys dream of, but as an orphan, I never thought it would happen to me. After being adopted by the wealthiest people in Qatar, I had a new life to look forward to. Years later, my adopted parents would have a son, a true son. My father gave me the opportunity to have my own business, and I could never repay him for what he has done for me. After a trip to Qatar to see him, I find out that he is stepping down as the king and wants me to be the new king. I know my brother is the one that should have the seat, but he is only eleven and has spoken out about not wanting to do it. All this, and now the most beautiful woman somehow pushes her way into my life. She is tough and persistent. Two very attractive qualities in a woman. I’m in a place of doubt and confusion and all I need is her. When she tells me who she really is, can I still love her? Please note that this is book 1 of a 4 books series. There will be a cliffhanger, and book 4 will have the HEA. The books are scheduled to release in two week increments for your reading pleasure.
Dodging a Bullet
Desiree Douglas - 2017
Young Kelli had visions of having it all, but instead is left homeless and shattered by the heartless playboy. Unbelievably, Trish is forced to help Kelli get back on her feet. Meanwhile, Trish meets Jake Abbott, a widower with a six-year-old daughter, and imagines herself as part of his family. But that's not likely when Jake seems to be falling for her best friend, Laney. When things can't get any worse, her New Age, kooky parents drop in for a visit, and due to their interference, her love life dies an embarrassingly public death. A fast-paced, fun read with a sweet romance, this intriguing story will keep you turning pages as Trish heads toward her unexpected happily-ever-after.
Married This Year
Tracey Pedersen - 2016
Which is pretty sad, since her standards are outrageously low! All she wants is a good man with a sense of humour, who'll treat her right. That's not so much to ask is it? This New Year's Eve is as disastrous as any other for Jordan. Her date is a douche canoe, her best friend just announced she's getting married and even the bartender takes pity on her and buys her a drink. But Jordan is an achiever. She doesn't fail at LIFE! So she makes a plan. 365 days from now, she'll be married, come hell, or high water. Some quick notes on a serviette, a new goal setting phone app and she knows she's onto a winning idea. The perfect man is out there waiting for her somewhere, and no matter what awful dating shenanigans she has to endure, she's going to find him and make him hers. For good. If only she hadn't overindulged last night, she might know if the hot stranger in her bed right now has any chance at being 'the one'.
Honey Creek Homecoming
Barbara Kaylor - 2013
When her step-grandmother sends for her, Olivia returns with a plan. To marry the town’s wealthiest bachelor, Payton Vance. But things go quickly awry for the self-absorbed, arrogant, and angry woman. Secrets in her past, the devotion of a woman longing to be her grandmother, a destitute family, and Rusty Baker, the guy she humiliated in high school all push Olivia into an emotional battle only a Savior could help her win. Over a short amount of time, Olivia learns she can’t make it alone no matter how independent, ambitious, and stubborn she is. Something spiritual is at play here. Her return to Honey Creek was no random happening. God has chosen this particular time and place to give Olivia a choice. Either trust Him or lose everything.
Ponderosa Resort Volume 2: The Novellas
Tawna Fenske - 2020
Er, Dad got around). Fans of laughter, tears, and tingly bits will love this series from a USA Today bestselling author. This boxed set contains two standalone novellas that not only give you a glimpse of the Ponderosa Resort world, but introduce you to folks you'll be seeing again in the new Juniper Ridge Romantic Comedy Series.About Mancandy Crush (novella 1)A SPECIAL PONDEROSA RESORT NOVELLA!Josh Mattis is totally over getting his heart stomped six years ago, so what’s with the mule kick to the chest when he spots the girl who ghosted him? Turns out she’s not his teenage fling, but her twin sister—and she needs a fake date to her cousin’s wedding.Valerie Vincent would rather shove sewing needles in her eyes than have one more person tell her she needs adventure. All she needs is a quiet reading nook and a chance to enjoy Bree’s quirky Christmas nuptials in the summer sun at Ponderosa Resort. Okay, she’d also like to skip the pitying looks when her twin trots out her fab new fiancé, but Val can fix all that with one rugged river guide who’s happy to play her arm candy.As Josh and Val bond over weird eggnog and messed-up mistletoe hunts, the July sun isn’t the only source of scorching heat. Will the past be a blast of icy cold reality, or can their fling last longer than a peppermint fudgesicle on a hot day?About Snowbound Squeeze (novella 2)A SPECIAL PONDEROSA RESORT NOVELLA!Gable Judson needs a hideout. A safe place to escape the shambles of his Hollywood life. When college pal James Bracelyn offers a secret cabin an hour from Ponderosa Resort, Gable’s got the car pointed toward Oregon faster than paparazzi pouncing on a nip slip.Gretchen Laslo needs a retreat. Not just to work on her PhD dissertation, but to flee the messy breakup that left her inner critic shouting “duh, girl.” Meeting sexy, mysterious Gabe the night before she leaves is just another reminder to stay focused on her brain, because her heart’s kind of a dumbass.When a Bracelyn family mix-up collides with the worst storm to hit Central Oregon in years, Gretchen and Gable end up accidental roommates. Roommates without internet or TV or—God forbid—an ice cream maker. With both hiding secrets they’d rather not reveal, whatever will they do to pass the long winter nights?
Who Wants to Love a Billionaire?
Laura Burton - 2019
Julie does not love being the center of attention.
She makes dresses for those who do.But when Emily, her matchmaking friend begs for a favor,Julie can't say no.It was supposed to be just one date. She never expected to kiss the guy.Then fall head over heels for him.
When threats start rolling in it becomes clear,Someone will do whatever it takes to break them apart.Now she’s in too deep and walking away isn’t an option.
But with the paparazzi and drama involved, Julie can not help but wonder,Who wants to love a Billionaire?
Hollywood producer Harry Jackson is not an alpha male.
He’s goofy, sensitive and will move mountains to make everyone happy.In fact, he requires a whole team of people to keep him from being robbed blind. Sometimes he even needs saving from his love of bad puns.
But when an enemy threatens to jeapardize his chance at love, it’s time to step up and fight.He’s terrified.
But the thought of losing Julie scares him more.