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Alexis
Dianne Harman - 2016
With the surgery comes the realization that anything is possible from losing weight, working out, a complete makeover, a new wardrobe, to men in her life for the first time. Each step is terrifying as time after time she's forced to get out of her comfort zone because of all the changes taking place. As the Alexis package becomes more appealing it brings with it an exotic sports car, a glamorous face and body, and a chance at love. But when the ex-wife of the man she falls in love with wants to reconcile with him, Alexis' hard fought midlife victory becomes a nightmare, and she resorts to returning to what used to work for her when she didn't want to deal with her feelings - food. Is she doomed to live a life of unhappiness or is there a happy ever after for her? You can't read about Alexis' trials and tribulations without rooting for her every step of the way. Although her midlife journey forces her to come to terms with a lifetime of being overweight, her struggle of dealing with changes in midlife is one every woman will face in one form or another. This is Alexis' midlife journey.
Life, Part 2: Lydia's Story--The Second Chance
S.W. Hubbard - 2019
When she married a much older man, Lydia took a shortcut from grad student to middle-aged matron. Do not pass go. Do not drink jug wine or buy Ikea bookshelves. Now Lydia finds herself a 45-year-old widow. She’s got a suburban McMansion she doesn’t want, a hole in her day where her job used to be, and a bunch of married-couple friends eligible for Social Security. Lydia wants to start over and recapture the endless possibilities life offers at age 25. She adopts a shelter dog with issues. Buys a charming little starter home on the verge of collapse. And accepts a job she doesn’t know how to do. Lydia soon learns that youth isn’t for the faint-hearted. Her dead husband is trying to control her future through the terms of his will. And her impulsive decisions may cost her some new friendships she can’t bear to lose. But with the help of a quirky dog trainer, a hilarious colleague, and a hunky young carpenter, Lydia may get a second chance at the life she missed.
Phoenix Rising
Elise Faber - 2014
A powerful ability that is rearing out of control. Daughtry stumbles into a world where magic is real and the possibilities for her future are greater than she's ever believed possible. But the road to that future isn't easy to navigate. As she engages in a wrenching game of give and take with Cody, the man who's gripped her heart in his sexy-as-hell fist from the moment she's met him, Daughtry must decide whether she's willing to risk it all — heart, mind, and magic — to take a chance on the man she loves.
I Dare You
Misti Murphy - 2019
I can’t stand the sight of him. So why is it still so hard to stay away? Callan Jackson is rude, arrogant, and everything in between. Well, guess what. The world doesn’t revolve around him. Especially mine. I used to be a famous celebrity before everything came crashing down. Now, Callan is my next sweet mistake. He’s my secret texter. The guy I confide in the most. I feel close to him. I want every piece of him. But he doesn’t know that I’m the girl he’s been talking to. And he won’t want me when he finds out the truth. What happens when tragedy strikes and it’s too late for him to confess his true feelings to me?
The Witches of Wormwood Mysteries: Books 1 - 5
Ruby Loren - 2019
Lee. Not many people move to Wormwood. The witches aren’t welcoming. The fortunetellers are frauds. And the recent murder is only going to make things worse. Hazel Salem just wanted a story for her magazine. Instead, she finds herself at the centre of an investigation that’s about to turn into a witch hunt. If someone doesn’t solve this murder - and fast - it will be out of the cauldron and into the fire for Wormwood’s witches. If you love talking cats, smart mysteries, and snarky humour, you’ll love this series. Pick up these page-turning witch mysteries today!
The Curve
Leslie Pike - 2018
He’s got timing and a natural rhythm in life that serves him well. The sexy Memphis Mavericks catcher is passionate about his career. Everything else requires little effort from him. For the Swift dynasty, baseball runs in their blood. It practically gallops. Sidelined by an injury, he spots a woman across the room at a signing. And she’s paying him no attention. Her focus is on a shy teenage girl. Charlotte Bay is dedicated to her responsibilities. And even though she dreams of romance and love, no man has gotten close enough to figure that out. Because above all, Charlotte’s a single mother whose goal is to raise a happy, confident child. Daughter Mallory has scars, emotional and physical. Both mother and child are a little broken, but even personal trials have an expiration date. And maybe their time has arrived.
A Precarious Homecoming: An Arabella Stewart Historical Mystery
D.S. Lang - 2021
An immediate impediment arises when she becomes involved in a murder investigation. Helping solve the crime is crucial, but Bella must work with Constable Jackson Hastings. Once part of her life, Jax turned his back on Bella after her brother, his best friend, died in the trenches. His cold attitude hasn’t softened, but she can’t let that stop her. Both her hometown and family resort, once popular tourist destinations, may not survive if the crime isn’t solved quickly.Jax, a war veteran, faces his own challenges. Wounded in body and spirit, his dreams shattered, he finds himself doing what he said he’d never do—follow in his father’s footsteps as constable. When a wave of crimes hit the town, culminating in murder, his competence is questioned. In a struggle to find the killer and save his job, Jax needs all the help he can get—but he doesn’t want assistance from Bella. Not when he feels responsible for her brother’s death. But more is at stake than his job. He can’t stand by and let Moreley become a ghost town. Nor can he watch while Bella loses Ballantyne.Working together is the only way to solve the crime and offer hope—to their community and for themselves. Will their efforts succeed, or will it be a precarious homecoming?
Must Love Familiars
R.E. Butler - 2021
Charles knows just what to do with the scared feline. If only her love life were as easy to deal with as her love for familiars.Vampire Brody Carmichael hasn’t been living in Sable Cove long, but he likes the quietness of the small, seaside town. A transplant from a big city, he’s enjoying the laid-back attitude of the townsfolk and trying to figure out how to get to know the gorgeous witch Delaney. When a warlock tries to abduct an abandoned familiar and it appears that Delaney’s life is in jeopardy, Brody will stop at nothing to protect her and get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding the kitten.Will Delaney get an opportunity to find out what Brody looks like underneath the uniform, or will her life be snuffed out before she even has a chance to discover what it’s like to kiss a man with fangs?
Deprivation
L.M. Fox - 2021
But there’s no cure for my attraction to Dr. Nicholas Barnes.
I’m a magnet for egotistical playboys. It’s been years since I’ve let anyone in. Pursuing me is merely a challenge for this overconfident ladies' man.
What else could this handsome, arrogant surgeon want with me?
I have great friends and a job in the ER I love. A good night’s rest is what I need. One little sleeping pill couldn’t hurt. Could it?
But this irresistible doctor even seduces me in my dreams. It’s a delicious temptation I don’t want to stop.
Yet what happens when the line between fantasy and truth becomes blurred? When you can no longer live with the constant deprivation?
This man is beautiful. He’s charming. And he could be the love of my life or my complete destruction.
Thanksgiving Bride - The Father's Smile: Western Historical Holiday Romance (Brides For All Seasons Volume 4 Book 1)
Terri Grace - 2018
But this Thanksgiving, they have just one prayer and desire and that is to see their father smile again. Listening to the sermon of a visiting preacher at church in Camden, New Jersey makes Marjory Brett decide to give these two little girls what they need. So she decides to make the journey to Stoneville, Nebraska to fulfill their wishes, even though she has no idea how she’s going to make their father smile again. She prays that she will be able to help bring an answer to the little girls’ prayer. Life has been tough for Gerald Dyke ever since his wife Mary died two years ago. His poultry business failed and his fish pond gets infested by wild ducks, denying him the chance of earning a living. Thanksgiving is coming and he doesn’t know what he’s going to feed his twin ten year olds, but he has no idea of the surprise that is coming to him. His own prayer on Thanksgiving morning is that the Lord will send him help in the form of a wife and mother for his girls. Will all these prayers receive the expected answers? 'Thanksgiving Bride - The Father's Smile' is part of the Brides For All Seasons series - a festive collection of historical holiday romance guaranteed to warm your heart and fill your season with romantic cheer. Buy it today and enjoy the timeless gift of love!
Crime By Design Series #1-3: Boxed Set
Jane Thornley - 2016
Even love puts a gun to her head. Hurled deep into the black market underbelly, Phoebe runs for her life while hunting ancient artifacts, rare textiles, and wayward men. Only Phoebe is shocked by what she's willing to do to protect what and whom she loves. Love, adventure, suspense, intrigue, and fun-the Crime by Design series weaves these elements into every chapter. Funny and sometimes heartbreaking, the first three books of the series takes you on a thrilling ride through the art and antiquities world, accompanied by a rich tapestry of characters and settings, plus a strong but conflicted woman to keep you company along the way. Book 1 begins in Nova Scotia and Bermuda, Book 2 races across Turkey, and Book 3 features the Amalfi Coast, each location adding to the gang of vibrant characters and settings so vivid, you'll thing you're there. Fasten your seatbelts. This series is a fun, suspense-filled thrill-ride.
You Only Live Once? : One for Passion. Two for Love. Three for Friendship.
Stuti Changle - 2020
Aren't you? But you are not the same for each one of them.Find answers about your own life in this inspiring story reflective of the youth in India. You will join a broken but rising YouTube star Alara, a struggling but hopeful stand-up comedian Aarav, and a psycho but zen beach-shack owner Ricky. Together, take the journey to seek the truth behind the famous singer Elisha's disappearance somewhere by the deep sea in Goa.Will you be able to find Elisha? Or will you end up finding yourself?
Read yet another gripping tale from the bestselling author of On The Open Road - three lives five cities one startup!