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The Dream You Make


Christine Nolfi - 2013
    After her nephew’s world is destroyed in a burst of gunfire, Annie receives temporary custody of five-year-old Dillon. Now the greenhouse she managed with her late father isn’t bringing in enough money. If she doesn’t get her financial house in order, a judge will allow a couple in Baltimore to adopt Dillon—and remove him from her life forever. When Annie takes a second job at Rowe Marketing, the instant attraction she shares with Michael Rowe is a circumstance she can’t risk. But should she walk away from a love sure to last a lifetime?

Never Too Late / His Bundle of Love


RaeAnne Thayne - 2018
    Yet, for all their obvious differences, Kate and Hunter have one big thing in common: both of them have holes in their pasts they were sure could never be fixed. So when Kate announces her plan to try to find the woman who robbed her of a childhood, Hunter offers to go along for the ride—for protection, of course.Kate has watched her best friend’s older brother for years, and she knows he could never possibly want her that way. Yet, while on their journey, Hunter can’t help but fall for Kate. As their trip reaches an end Kate will have to face a choice—let go of the past, or lose the only man she’s ever loved.BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!His Bundle of Love by USA TODAY bestselling author Patricia DavidsDesperation drove Caitlin Williams to name firefighter Mick O’Callaghan the father of her baby. She never dreamed that he would take his role seriously enough to marry her. Will a medical emergency pave the way toward a forever family and even love?Previously published.

All You Knead is Love


Cressida McLaughlin - 2020
    ‘Captivating’ Heat Magazine ‘Beautiful… heartwarming’ Zara Stoneley ‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ Heidi Swain Everyone’s favourite bus goes on a summer adventure full of sunshine and the promise of romance…Charlie has a new helper on her bus, her free-spirited and loveable cousin, Delilah, who’s paid a visit to the charming Cornish village of Porthgolow and is helping out on Charlie’s adorable cream tea bus.When the Director of a new TV series filming further along the coast tells Delilah that the bus would be the perfect addition to their onsite catering, she takes him a bit too literally, and before long she and the bus have taken a rather unexpected journey…

Out of Uniform


Amy J. Fetzer - 2005
    Fetzer released on Feb 08, 2005 is available now for purchase.

Only Summer


Rachel Cullen - 2018
    However, for Sabrina, Molly, Heather and Megan, this summer is when their lives unravel, and they have no one to blame but themselves. Only Summer is the interlaced story of four women who spend the summer making impulsive choices that have difficult and often disastrous effects on those they love most. Career-driven, eternal Manhattanite Sabrina is finally on the straight and narrow and happy in her relationship with Peter, but a surprise engagement and a bigger surprise from an ex-boyfriend prove too much for her to handle and force her back to her self-destructive ways. Sabrina’s friend and colleague Heather is recovering from months of illness, but her husband refuses to believe she is strong enough to do anything on her own. As luck would have it, the handsome stranger she meets on the Cape has no problem believing in her and helping her recapture her allure.Sabrina’s sister Molly is new to the suburban town of Rye and trying to fit in with a group of women who measure self worth by their dress size and the square footage of their homes. Before she can say no, Molly is wrapped up in a world of excess and she’s in so deep, there may not be a way out.After two years of bliss with her boyfriend Ryan, Megan finds herself in unfamiliar territory and unable to turn to her pseudo-stepmom, her friends, or even her unlikely matchmaker Sabrina! Alone once again, Megan reaches out in a new and potentially dangerous direction for comfort. While the carefree days of summer pass them by, these four distressed friends try to put the pieces back together before it’s too late.

If My Heart Had Wings: A World War II Love Story


Nadine Taylor - 2018
    A seamless blend of the wartime drama of Eve of a Hundred Midnights, the romance of The Key and the mystery of Orphan Train.At the height of WWII, when Nina Raff gets the devastating news that her pilot husband has perished in a fiery crash, she blocks the pain by upending her life, moving across country and remarrying far too soon. For the next twenty years, she hides her grief and ignores the past to appease her jealous, controlling second husband.But when her teenage daughter unearths an old photograph – evidence of her mother’s former life – an unforgettable story of star-crossed love, war, oppression and family secrets emerges, compounded by a compelling mystery surrounding the pilot’s death. Based on a true story, this engrossing tale of love, loss and redemption is guaranteed to grab you by the heart and never let you go!

Forewarned


Debra Ullrick - 2009
    Unable to get out much because of pain, she goes online in hopes of finding some new friends to fill the void the long, lonely winters bring. A budding friendship develops, and soon, Jasmine finds herself in danger. Jack Warren is in love with Jasmine and has been for years. When he discovers she’s talking to strangers on the Internet, a pit fills his stomach, signaling something’s not right about one particular person. Can he convince her to give up her budding friendship before it’s too late? Will she ever come to love him as more than just a friend?

In Bed with Her Boss & Rich Man's Fake Fiancee


Brenda Jackson - 2014
    So how did she make the huge mistake of falling in love with her boss, the demanding and arrogant D'marcus Strong? A relationship with the charismatic CEO would torpedo her career…not that D'marcus would ever notice a straitlaced assistant like her. Then a major project forces them to work long hours together, and Opal discovers that not only has D'marcus noticed her, he wants her. Suddenly, Opal is pulled into a whirlwind of passion unlike any she's known. She refuses to be the CEO's secret mistress, but D'marcus doesn't want more. Is he protecting her from the fallout of their affair, or has she made yet another mistake?

Second Chance with the Girl Dad


Elsie James - 2021
    She’s the one who got away.LillianAt thirty-four I thought I’d have children of my own by now, but it seems it wasn’t in the cards for me. Thankfully, I have my students, and teaching them is more than just a job, it’s my calling. But between my classroom, my wild roommate, and caring for my aging dog, there isn’t much time left for love. When a new student puts me in touch with an old flame, my lesson plans are out the window. Ezra is tall, handsome, and he just might be my perfect pick.I want to open my heart to him and his little girl, but can I trust that this time he’ll choose me?EzraBeing a single father, and taking a landscaping job at a local brewery isn’t what I planned for my life. But all the late nights and co-parenting struggles are worth it because out of this beautiful mess came my perfect little girl. When a move back to my hometown brings me in contact with the one who got away, everything goes paws up. Lillian is sweet, sexy, and I want to teach her that old dogs can learn new tricks.But can I convince her that this time we will be forever?

Daddy's Babies


Rosa Mink - 2019
    Thanks to my brother I've found just the man I want it with, the only problem is, it looks like he already has one. Is this how my whole life is going to go? Always wanting what I can't have? God I hope not because there's one thing that's for sure, I want Jake, want his little girl to be mine, want him to be daddy to all sorts of babies we can make. Jake: I've spent my life creating a company but that's not what I really wanted out of life. I want a good girl to give me babies, lots of them, but after my last mistake, I don't see that happening. Not until she walks into my life and takes it over in one second flat. The instant the word Daddy slips from her lips I know she's mine. I'll do anything to ensure it, to give her everything she's ever wanted, especially learning it's precisely what I want as well, my babies. I'll give her as many as she wants and love all of my babies, including her. Daddy's Babies is a short read around 15,000 words, with strong language, no cheating, and HEAs. It's intended for an adult audience that will leave you wanting to find your own daddy to enjoy.

Cowboy Boss and his Destiny


Mary J. McCoy-Dressel - 2014
    Then Nora came into their lives. Together they share sunny days and passionate nights, but all of their days aren’t filled with sunshine. Darkness falls over the entire Carlson family when a near-repeat of a devastating memory comes back to haunt them, and Tristan fears he and his child will have to suffer all over again. Nora Trinity moves back home to Canyon Junction with forgiveness on her mind. She didn’t expect to fall for the handsome cowboy she’d rescued. However, he has a past that nearly destroyed him, and now she can lose everything if she can’t find it in her heart to trust he’s a changed man. But has she lost him, anyway? Out of a compassionate act of love for his little girl, Tristan disappears, but it's when Nora needs him more than she's ever needed him before.Tristan and Nora’s bond is put to the test. They need to be strong enough to overcome issues of trust, family complications, and painful memories. A man and his family vow to love without limits, to prevail, when circumstances beyond their control attempt to prove them wrong.Note: Don't forget to check out the Spin Off Series-- Canyon Junction: Hearts in Love Series.

A Secret Splendor & Above and Beyond


Erin St. Claire - 1986
    But she has another sona child she gave up at birth for reasons beyond her control. Arden is convinced that finding him will ease her overwhelming heartache. But after she arrives in the tropical paradise of Hawaii, where her son now lives, Arden starts to doubt her decision to contact him. Because she knows that finding him could resurrect all the half-truths, secrets and unspeakable lies that surrounded his birth. Above and Beyond When Sergeant Richard Stroud dies tragically while stationed overseas, he leaves behind his wife, Kyla, and their newborn son. Now Richard's best friend, Trevor Rule, has returned home from military duty carrying with him the box of letters Kyla sent her husband. Reading her gentle, passionate words, Trevor fell in love with his best friend's widow. Now he needs to convince Kyla that they have the right to be happy, to move past the pain of Richard's death. But Trevor is harboring a secret, one with the power to destroy the love he is trying so hard to protect. "

The Ten-Day Baby Takeover


Karen Booth - 2017
    If only he can get Sarah Daltrey, his son's temporary guardian, to give him daddy lessons Certainly the soft-hearted entrepreneur will agree to his ten-day proposal to stay as the nanny. Aiden just needs to keep his mind on parenting and off Sarah's seductive curvesBeing in the handsome tycoon's arms puts up Sarah's emotional defenses even as her body begs her to let go. But being a babysitter with benefits isn't on her agenda—especially for a father and son who might steal her heart.

Lawfully Protected


Evangeline Kelly - 2018
    An Inspirational Christian Contemporary. He loves dogs. She loves cats. Can the two ever come together? Allison McBride only meant to purchase a cute outfit for her cat when she left home one Friday evening. Since she’d never done drugs in her life, she didn’t count on getting mixed up in a drug bust. She didn’t count on being questioned by Bronson Murphy, a handsome K-9 police officer with the bluest eyes she’d ever seen. And she certainly never counted on falling for him. Meanwhile, strange things began to happen, leading Allison to believe she might have a stalker on her hands. Bronson was the most logical person to turn to for help, and after being thrown together a few times, Allison and Bronson felt a strong connection. There was only one problem: They wanted very different things. Allison wanted marriage and a family one day, while Bronson was skittish after a relationship that sucked him dry. Content with casual dating, he didn’t see a need to put a label on their budding relationship. With two different outlooks, a future with Bronson seemed doomed. Allison had to make a choice that felt right for her future. The big question: What would Bronson do about that? The Lawkeepers is a world like no other; a world where law keepers and heroes are honored with unforgettable stories, characters, and love. ** Note: Each book in The Lawkeepers series is a standalone book, a mini-series of sorts, and you can read them in any order. This novella is approximately 37,000 words.

The Boss's Baby Arrangement


Catherine Mann - 2016
    Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Catherine Mann! Widower Xander Lourdes will do anything for his toddler daughter. But in a high-profile custody battle, his millions only go so far. What he really needs is a wife, in name only. And he has just the woman in mind…if only he weren't so drawn to the beautiful redhead! Zoologist Maureen Burke is still reeling from a painful past, but her boss's proposal comes just as her work visa is expiring. If they're not careful, the heat between her and Xander may destroy the no-strings situation they're both counting on…