Delaney’s mother commands her to serve as a bridesmaid in her little sister’s wedding, she knows it’s going to be hell. Her wealthy, Boston-proper family can’t tolerate that Samantha has chosen a career over starting a family. Now that her younger sister’s getting married, Samantha’s black-sheep status is confirmed. But maybe if she brings a new boyfriend as a plus-one, she might survive the wedding weekend…The problem? There is no new boyfriend. So she decides to ask her super-hot UPS guy to deliver something else: the ultimate performance for her family. Blurred Lines…  Roberto Palmieri first quit his family drama, then his high-pressure finance career in order to enjoy life to the fullest. He’s all about limiting the crazy, but his ex is getting married and won’t stop begging for his approval. He needs a distraction, fast. So when his pretty customer asks him to be her fake date for the weekend, he’s in. Hanging out with Samantha and her eccentric family has got to beat sitting around, moping. The arrangement is strictly platonic—and gorgeous Samantha has made it clear she’s emotionally unavailable. Bob tries to play it cool, but she keeps doing things like holding his hand and kissing him in public. It’s all for show, but things are getting a little confusing, especially when she ends up in his bed… Determined to get through the weekend emotionally unscathed, Bob vows to play by Samantha’s rules. So why can’t he stop wishing the date was for real? Standalone, full-length book with an HEA. Enjoy!

    

    A mysterious lump on her throat is making it hard. Handsome Dr. Jeremy Nelson is making it harder.

    A new love that can never be. An unexpected pregnancy. A decision that changes everything. And all Lizzy Sutter ever wanted was a simple life… This new companion novel to Leaving Green Island follows the characters you love to places you never would have imagined. ** NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON ** http://www.amazon.com/Almosts-Em-Barr...{As a heads up, this book contains small amounts of underage drinking, explicit language and sexual content.}

    ‘The perfect book to take on holiday!’ Pretty Little Book Reviews on Summer at 23 The Strand Escape to the seaside this summer! When Cara Howard’s husband passes away, she and her teenage daughter, Mae, are left with nothing except their beloved family home at Cove End.Overlooking the sparkling sea, Cara decides to renovate the house in time for the summer season, turning it into a gorgeous bed and breakfast for visiting tourists.But with the arrival of the B&B’s first guests and secrets tumbling out of the closets, it’s clear that everything could be about to change for Cara and Mae… Could this summer heal their hearts for good? A wonderfully uplifting holiday read, perfect for fans of Lilly Bartlett, Tilly Tennant and Eve Devon.

     The story titles are: Betty’s Birthday It Wisnae Me Jena and Matt’s Honeymoon in Vegas Andrew McInnes’ Book Club The Breakfast Club The Reverend Morrison’s Last Christmas in Invertary Betty Wants Grandkids Aunty Megan Saves the Day The Day Donna Became Housekeeper at Kintyre Mansion Megan and Dimitri on the Job The Wookiee Wants a Wife (or at the very least, a date!) Isobel And Callum Get Married Kirsty and Lake Benson Ryan’s Heart Harry and Magenta A London Night Invertary’s Unofficial Council Has a Plan A New Client for Benson Security Valentine’s Day at Glasgow School of Art Jack’s Next Step Dear Abby Some of these stories have appeared in my newsletters. But some were written just for this book, and you will only find them here. This book is fifty-five thousand words long.

    Now she's preparing for another wedding - to Tim's brother - but as she sets off for an old church in County Clare, a disappearance on Roone throws the island into turmoil.As the days pass and the search continues, the islanders cope as best they can - Nell adjusting to life as a married woman, Imelda and Hugh discovering the trials of fostering, Laura pregnant and under pressure and teenage Andy finding his first love.Every summer on the island is eventful, but this year brings challenges that test everyone's courage. Will happiness be restored before autumn comes, or will Roone's magic finally run out?

    Shocked by the unexpected disarray of the resort, she is forced to turn to contractor Connor Davis for help—only to discover that the long-ago passion between them is still very much alive!THE WINTER LODGEWhen Jenny Majesky loses everything in a devastating house fire, she seeks refuge on the shores of Willow Lake. But as the local police chief, Rourke McKnight, tries to help her unravel the mysteries revealed by the fire, Jenny discovers that she still has something to lose—her heart.DOCKSIDENina Romano is ready to embrace the life she never truly had as a single mom—dating, traveling, chasing dreams. But now that she's finally on her own, Nina finds herself confronted with the last thing she expects to happen—falling head over heels for single father and inn owner Greg Bellamy!

    Will she get her perfect proposal?Dog hotel marketing manager Alex has always dreamed of having a fairy-tale proposal: the glorious sunset, iconic backdrop and rose petals – the whole shebang. She’s found her Mr Right, and life with sexy paediatrician Miles is wonderful, except for one thing. Despite saying that he’s ready for marriage, Miles seems no closer to putting a ring on it.After a romantic getaway to Paris ends in more disappointment and Alex receives news that sends her world into a spin, she decides that her dream proposal won’t just fall into her lap. So she hatches a plan. Although she’s convinced her methods will lead to Miles popping the question faster than she can say ‘I do’, Alex’s friends warn her it will end in disaster. But a little bit of hint dropping can’t hurt, right? Will Alex get her happily-ever-after, or is there a reason why Miles is dragging his feet?Order this fun romantic comedy now and join Alex on her exciting adventures as she attempts to speed up the proposal process, with hilarious results!When’s The Wedding? is the sequel to Only When It’s Love. It can also be read as a standalone novel.

    Turns out I needed a power tool arsenal… Nancy Myers is having a hard time. She’s broken-hearted, homeless and unemployed. And she’s just turned forty. But Nancy has a secret weapon. Desperation.Relying solely on her finely-honed ability to make stuff up as she goes along and the battery life of her cordless drill, she’s determined to make a fresh start (one that on no account features men of the falling-in-love-with variety).After purchasing a rural property on a whim at the foot of the Southern Alps in New Zealand, Nancy attempts to settle into country life. She finds the vista of the mountains healing. She also finds a tall, dark and gumbooted stranger (who proves to be therapeutic in other ways).But when she discovers her precious view is about to be taken away, Nancy faces a hard choice. Should she play saboteur to protect her own happiness, even if it means losing the man who just might possibly be the key to it?Maybe her fresh start is actually a false start. Or maybe she’s learning a thing or two about how to be a kick-arse, self-reliant woman.

    Although they loved each other as much as the day they first met, their relationship had run into problems and Caroline knew she couldn’t continue with it any longer. Leo is Caroline’s flamboyant gay friend who helps her to make a new start. Before long they become the talk of Norfolk and the hot new people to know. Paul is devastated to lose Caroline and knows that if he wants to win her back he must change certain things in his life. When John, George and Ringo enter their lives it’s not just their careers that are on the up, but romance also comes knocking at the door.

    

    Declan's job is to buy the Bar J out from under Claudia, though, and she is not at all interested in selling. Sparks fly in the Canyon, when love rides in, Texas style!

    They are all in their 40s and wondering the same thing: “Now what?” Zoe, the mother of 17 year-old twins about to abandon her for college, misses the romance of her twenties, and desperately wants just one last first kiss. Thinking outside the box, she convinces her husband Carlos to embark on an open marriage. Which leads to a new set of problems and questions: How does she pick a “non-skeevy” swinger’s club, do men of a certain age even want sex with no strings attached, and does ordering a glass of Syrah these days really signal to would be suitors that you just want to f*@# them in their car? Most importantly, will getting to be with someone else help or hurt her marriage? And if that someone else is an ex who effortlessly morphs into a fantasy man who after all these years finally says and does all the right things, how does Zoe choose between the life she has and the road not taken? Michelle has made it her routine on her way home to stop one block from her house, park, stare into space, and dread the next few hours of her life. She’s tired of juggling her very full time job as a real estate agent with the full time job of parenting two kids without much help from her husband, Steve. She's also tired of not having sex and the daily silence that has replaced their fighting. Michelle doesn’t have a road not taken, but she’s at a fork in that road. Does she take the easy path, and spend the rest of her life with a man she loves but no longer likes? Or go the hard route: Divorce. Living life with one income, single parenting, lonely Thanksgivings, and kids who may never forgive you. And how does somebody start dating again when all the rules have changed since she took herself off the market years ago? Alexis is the self-made multi-millionaire we all aspire to be. She’s the creator of a slew of hit TV shows and the head of a wildly successful production company. She’s got the dream car, the stunning house on the beach in Malibu, the black AmEx. Everything is going exactly according to plan, and there’s a lot to be happy about. But she also has Connor, her on-again/off-again boyfriend of twelve years. Plus she’s going through early menopause, and now wonders how she forgot to have kids. Her life plan is suddenly thrown into further disarray when Connor shows up with a stray dog, which he leaves with her. Which is just the beginning, as that mangy mutt leads to a teenaged dog walker, a middle-aged widower, and her Sunday morning brunches possibly being replaced by church. So what do you do when nothing in your life is working the way you saw it in your head, and the unplanned life might make you happier? Knowing their girlfriends will always have their backs, Michelle, Zoe and Alexis confront their new realities with honesty and humor, while trying to find happiness amidst hangovers and hot flashes.

    It was her special place, and even as an adult she still loves it.So when her family tell her they can’t afford to live there any more, Twilight is devastated. Not only will they lose their home – but the treehouse too!She comes up with a plan to save the family home – she’ll start up a cafe in the treehouse! It’s a brilliant idea, and excitement builds as she starts planning the menus, with the help of Theo – a rather attractive man from the gym. But when former school bully Lucy finds out the plan, she starts plotting – and opens her own rival cafe in the village!Can Twilight save her family home? Will her friendship with Theo ever be anything more? And who will win the cafe wars?Catherine Ferguson is back in this hilarious, heartwarming read perfect for summer.