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Love for a Brave Bride (Diamond Springs Orphanage Book 1)
Indiana Wake - 2021
A Valentine She'll Remember
Mimi Barbour - 2018
LOVE OF MY LIFE by Mimi Barbour - A story about abandoned puppies, a controversial businessman and a woman who bought her very first home only to find she’s sharing the duplex with a hero whose heart is as mushy as a young girl’s dream. "A very cute little story about coincidences, in our lives, that sometimes, turn into great happenings! The rough and tumble combination of two adversaries, coming together, in more ways than one, made for a delightful read!" DROP DEAD GORGEOUS by Patricia Rosemoor - Sasha Brozynski arrives at the chapel for her best friend's Valentine's Day wedding, but the bride disappeared without a trace. Nick Donatelli, son of a crime boss, had a reputation as a ladykiller. Was he drop-dead gorgeous or drop-dead guilty? "Drop Dead Enjoyable! Great story, believable characters, and I wanted more ... my heart was racing with the romance and the mystery, and danger!!!" WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN by Taylor Lee - They call her the Blonde Barracuda. The press loves her, the politicians fear her, and the mob is out to get her! "A DOUBLE WOW! Lexie and Jake without a doubt are sexiest special agents ever." SOMEONE LIKE YOU by Suzanne Jenkins - Life gets in the way as upstate NY sisters, Marley and Abigail cling to each other and their young children. But a babysitter introduces them both to Jay Malik, a medical student from India, who becomes their lifeline to happiness, forgiveness and healing. "A tale of two sisters who have been through the ringer of emotions . After reading you feel you know them intimately and find yourself cheering for the sisters. Awesome!" TWO HEARTS UNBROKEN by Tamara Ferguson - Honorably discharged from the Air Force, wounded warrior Sarah Benton accepts a position retraining wounded warriors. When Lieutenant Brand Reardon discovers her cowardly fiancé broke up with Sarah because he couldn’t deal with her injuries, Brand decides to do what he’s wanted to do from the moment they met, and make her his. But can he break through her wounded heart before Valentine’s Day, when he’ll be reassigned? "Her plot is compelling and real, especially those parts concerning the care and rehabilitation of wounded veterans, and her romantic passages are sensitive, caring and tasteful. Each of her stories is inspiring" LOVERS IN TRAINING by Alicia Street - When private fitness trainer Shannon meets her hot new client, loving her job takes on a whole new meaning. "After reading one book by this author, I had to read them all!" ROAD TO REDEMPTION by Natalie Ann - Can the nurse heal the doctor? They say opposites attract, but is Cori’s over the top personality too much introvert Dr. Max Hamilton? “Sometimes love is slow and heartwarming then other times it's fast and fun. This book and this story will amaze you.”
Stray
Mark Matthews - 2010
There are voices in his head and the occasional seizure, and then his wife has a miscarriage on the same day his client dies of a heroin overdose. Tom becomes certain that the addicts he treats must have infected the womb of his wife.Lost and bitter after the miscarriage, Tom is in desperate need of a client who can give him some hope.James White is one such client -- a newly orphaned alcoholic dead bent on drinking again until he gets discharged and starts working at the Argos animal shelter. Rescuing the throw away pets of the city becomes his mission, and it is his alcoholic past that will guide him. Saving the Strays from euthanasia may be the only way he can save himself. A gritty novel with an edge yet surprisingly gentle and sweet, Stray will take you through the dog fighting dens and crack houses of Detroit where Stray souls can find connections in the most unusual of places.
Diary of a Serial Killer
B. Cameron Lee - 2009
There have also been questions posted on Ask.com and other places regarding the veracity of the events in this book. Reece writes for therapy. After an unusual and generally unhappy childhood, writing is all he has - apart from work. After his ninth book he is still getting rejection slips from publishers. No one likes rejection, least of all Reece. He hits on a plan, write a first person account on the inner workings of a Serial Killer's mind. Especially while the memory of the killing is still fresh. All it takes is Research! See for yourself why this book has had so many positive reviews - you will either love it or hate it but you won't forget it. Reece rocks!
Forever Torn
Jason Greenfield - 2013
Forever Torn is the true and amazing story of two brothers and three generations of one family - a family torn apart by deaths, poverty, deceit and a promise made by a small boy to his Grandfather over 80 years ago.It is the story of one man who refused to acknowledge his past and his brother who remained bound to protect the secret, despite his own pain.If you have enjoyed fictional epics such as Blood Brothers and Kane and Abel, you will love Forever Torn, which unlike the aforementioned is based on a true and tragic story.
Aloha Means Goodbye: A Murder on Maui Mystery
Robert W. Stephens - 2012
He lost his job in the lousy economy, caught his girlfriend cheating on him, and his 12 hour flight to Maui to visit his best friend Foxx was plagued by rotten weather, lousy food, false terrorist attacks, screaming babies, and a snoring man in front of him who insisted on keeping his seat reclined the entire length of the flight. But things quickly go from bad to worse when he finally starts what was supposed to be a much deserved vacation.Foxx’s girlfriend Lauren, a world-renowned artist, is brutally murdered at a crowded art show, and all the evidence points to Foxx as the guilty party. Everyone on the island thinks he did it, including the sexy police detective whose toes Poe stepped on, literally, at the art show. It’s up to Poe to prove his friend’s innocence, or Foxx is likely to spend the rest of his days behind bars. The possible suspects? An eccentric bunch to say the least, including a famous painter who thinks he’s the reincarnation of a long-dead pharaoh and a sculptor who’s living in a tree house because his third wife took everything in their divorce settlement. Can Poe discover the identity of the real killer and more importantly, will he ever convince the beautiful detective to forgive him for stepping on her toes?
We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves
Karen Joy Fowler - 2013
Rosemary begins her story in the middle. She has her reasons. “Until Fern’s expulsion...,” Rosemary says, “she was my twin, my funhouse mirror, my whirlwind other half and I loved her.” As a child, Rosemary never stopped talking. Then, something happened, and Rosemary wrapped herself in silence.In We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves, Karen Joy Fowler weaves her most accomplished work to date—a tale of loving but fallible people whose well-intentioned actions lead to heartbreaking consequences.
Walking Sam
Deanna Lynn Sletten - 2016
His friends and family are encouraging him to move on and find someone to share his life with, but Ryan feels he’ll never find anyone he’ll love as much as his wife. Ryan reluctantly starts going out on weekends, and soon finds that not only have women changed, but also the rules of dating. He’s longing for a fulfilling relationship but everyone he meets only want one-night stands. Then, Kristen moves in next door and he finds they have a lot in common. There’s only one problem—she’s not available.Kristen Foster craves a peaceful place to call home. With her stressful job as a Pediatric Oncology Nurse and a failed marriage behind her, she doesn’t want any more drama in her life. Then her casual boyfriend—a surgeon—proposes to her. And she finds that the widower next door is a thirty-something, handsome man who seems to have his choice of young women every weekend. His only redeeming quality is his beautiful dog, Sam. But as she gets to know Ryan, Kristen is drawn to him. She finds herself struggling to choose between the dependable surgeon or the man she believes is the neighborhood playboy.Can Sam’s furry charm bring Ryan and Kristen together?Walking Sam is a heartwarming story of two people who have to let go of the past in order to see what’s right in front of them.
Smoke and Mirrors: Trunk #1 - a noir crime thriller
Steve M - 2019
Trunk won’t kill, unless he has to. Between one and two percent of the population are psychopaths. Trunk is highly functional. He has a steady job, an ex-wife, and a plan to kill her boyfriend. He offers discreet services that work well with his condition. From investigations to body disposal, Trunk has your back. But he’s been good at solving puzzles since he was a kid. When drug houses in Florida start burning down Trunk is hired to find out who is behind it. A vigilante out for revenge? Maybe a competitor trying to gain new territory? Is it an inside job? There are many suspects and all of them willing to kill. Trunk #1 - a noir crime thriller... ...and your new guilty pleasure.
The Four Seasons Box Set: The Four Seasons Books 1-4
Serenity Woods - 2017
Rowan escapes into the mountains with her gorgeous best friend, Hitch, only to discover there's only one cabin and one bed... Rhett fell in love with Neve a long time ago and was foolish enough to lose her. He's not going to make the same mistake again... When Bridget is jilted at the altar, Aaron is there to save the day. He's too much of a gentleman to make a move on her, but when he suggests she visit him up in the Bay of Islands, she decides a holiday fling might be just what she needs... The Four Seasons Box Set of contemporary romances will take you on a magical tour of New Zealand, from the snow-capped mountains of the South Island to the sub-tropical Northland.
Out of Sight
Isabelle Grey - 2011
He has no wife, no child, and refuses ever to get inside a car.Leonie is certain she can help this man, that her love will heal his emotional wounds. But Patrice will not tell her anything about his past. So she decides to search herself – unaware of what she’ll discover.Five years before, Patrice was living in London. He was called Patrick, and he had a wife and child. And one fateful day in July changed his life for ever.
My Oxford Year
Julia Whelan - 2018
At 24, she’s finally made it to England on a Rhodes Scholarship when she’s offered an unbelievable position in a rising political star’s presidential campaign. With the promise that she’ll work remotely and return to DC at the end of her Oxford year, she’s free to enjoy her Once in a Lifetime Experience. That is until a smart-mouthed local who is too quick with his tongue and his car ruins her shirt and her first day.When Ella discovers that her English literature course will be taught by none other than that same local, Jamie Davenport, she thinks for the first time that Oxford might not be all she’s envisioned. But a late-night drink reveals a connection she wasn’t anticipating finding and what begins as a casual fling soon develops into something much more when Ella learns Jamie has a life-changing secret.Immediately, Ella is faced with a seemingly impossible decision: turn her back on the man she’s falling in love with to follow her political dreams or be there for him during a trial neither are truly prepared for. As the end of her year in Oxford rapidly approaches, Ella must decide if the dreams she’s always wanted are the same ones she’s now yearning for.
The Widow's Husband
William Coleman - 2019
The simple task of proving he isn’t the dead man turns into a challenge when the police decide to look at him as a suspect in the murder.Despite obstacles every step of the way, Allan sets out on an unintended journey of self discovery in the hopes to reclaim his identity and maintain his freedom.
The Stranger's Bedroom
Bijoy Munshi - 2019
He has been muttering two names in his sleep: Kriti and Rohan. Ravish is an introvert associated with the technology world. Neha is an outrageously curious woman and a firm optimist.What brings them together? Who are Kriti and Rohan and what’s their story?Welcome to this tale of emotions and the fight against consequences of our desire