With eight adults to contend with, making the celebration a pleasant experience for all is going to be tricky. In fact, the obstacles seem insurmountable. Number One: the two families are from vastly different social backgrounds. Number Two: there are severe tensions between the exes. Number Three: some of the new relationships are falling apart.Things go from bad to worse during the week leading up to the engagement party and the stress of it all is threatening Wayne and Clarissa's relationship.This laugh-out-loud dive into family life will help the reader appreciate that however bad things are in their own family, it could be a lot worse!

    Sure, she’s leaving behind an office that doesn’t seem to be able to run without her, and Mia has invited a bunch of her narcissistic friends along to join them, but a holiday is a holiday, right? Wrong. Pickpocketed on her first night and separated from everyone, Chloe soon finds herself stranded in the back streets of Bangkok. Fortunately, her saviour arrives in the form of charismatic perfumer Daniel Richards, whose Scottish accent and amiable nature immediately put her at ease. With Daniel’s help, Chloe is soon back on the metaphorical horse. But with several more unfortunate events befalling her over the following days, she is forced to rely on Daniel again and again to help bail her out. Throw in a jealous absentee boyfriend, a wild neighbour with the propensity to meddle, and a strangely aggressive staff member at Daniel’s perfumery, and Chloe finds herself on the trip of a lifetime. It’s not quite the one she was expecting, but it might just be the shake-up she needs.

    A sixty-ish divorcee, she keeps a precise schedule and a close watch on her early retirement complex in Ft. Lauderdale. Little did she know her curiosity and penchant for solving puzzles would lead her to play amateur sleuth when her next door neighbor, Mr. Williams, turned up dead. The police are convinced there’s nothing to investigate, but Millie knows better and won’t rest until the people who stole Mr. Williams’ life from him pay with years of their own spent in prison. In her bumbling way – and despite the distraction of five felines and lack of confidence of the overworked Officer Marx – Millie launches her own brand of investigative efforts, with nothing more than her wit, intelligence, and imitation of Prime Time law enforcement.

    What she has is a four-year-old sister no one knows exists.Protecting Daisy from their mother's wrath has always been Samantha's responsibility. She knows how to deflect attention. She knows how to bear the brunt of the abuse. She thought she could keep her sister safe. Then Daisy disappeared.The fate of this young girl rests in the proficient hands of Detective Brody, but even with a dream team of law officials on his side, time is quickly running out. The investigation is surrounded by secrets and deception, and the closer Brody gets to the truth, the more he understands what’s at stake…and it is almost more than he can bear.

    And nothing would stop her. Not the fact that she’d be the youngest one in the history of the company. Or the fact that she’d be the first female Director. And especially not a man.Then she met Tyler, and everything changed. It was like they were destined to be together. The attraction was immediate, and the follow-through was more passionate and amazing than she could have ever hoped for.But Tyler was gone now. She could barely bring herself to think about their brief time together. As she stared at her wedding dress, she reflected on the fact that almost everything would be in place: a perfect gown, a perfect venue, a perfect ceremony. But not her perfect groom.15% of profits donated to Tuesdayschildren.org to help kids affected by 9/11 and other acts of terrorism.

    His goal was clear. Make his brother proud by reaching out to help others. Women were for fun, period. That was until he witness the passion of his brothers’ marriage. Xavier wanted the same for himself. His first step into a serious relationship turn out bad with a capital B. The woman, was beautiful, smart and sexy. The sex was good…but…there was no passion. In walks Nicole Brooks. With a multi-billion dollar deal on the table that will establish her in the international real estate world, Nicole Brooks has no time for drama. As a member of one of the wealthiest families in the country, her life is spread out on the front pages of magazines, variety television and blogs. The last thing she needs is a scandal… Xavier Davenport. Now…there is sensuous…sexy…even scandalous. When architect, Xavier Davenport meets real estate developer, Nicole Brooks they cross the line of all three to create a new word in sexual tension: Sinergy. The problem? Woman-Money-Media. To add to the mix, Xavier and Nicole are in the crosshair of someone out to destroy the Brooks’ name and they are taking no prisoners.

    When her father is murdered, an innocent victim in a drive by shooting, her sheltered life spirals downward into gloom. Her once stay-at-home mother is forced to go to work cleaning offices at night. Instead of enjoying her carefree teenage years hanging with her friends, Eileen is relegated to babysitting her two younger sisters. One night she sneaks out on them. Trying to cook something, they die in a fire.Tormented and wanting to kill herself, Eileen runs away from home. Befriended by a drug dealer, she moves in with him. At twenty-one she is a single mother of two, falsely convicted of killing a state senator’s son. At thirty-two she is executed. Or is she?

    In a panic, she flees, deciding she will turn herself in the next day. But before she can, Kelly learns devastating secrets about her husband and launches a frantic mission to unravel the mystery of the man she married and murdered – all while trying to stay one step ahead of a dogged police detective determined to bring her to justice. . . Buy “Sweet Little Lies” today and strap in for a twisty, breathtaking ride!

    For as long as Jake can remember, he has been having the same dream. In his dream, he lives with a wonderful man in a beautiful home. He has never seen the face of the man in the dream, but he knows his voice and is certain that they are meant to be together. When the day comes for Jake to be given away to his new home, he believes that he will finally get to meet the man from his dreams. However, when he is chosen, it is definitely not by the man from his dream! He is taken to a home where he is terribly mistreated. After suffering years of abuse, Jake finally escapes and is able to begin the search for the man he has been dreaming of his entire life. Along the way, Jake meets some interesting characters, survives amazing adventures, and forms life-long friendships. Join Jake on his incredible journey home.

    Follow these mail order brides as they embark on adventures and reveal deep secrets. Discover mystery, hope, and love in the stories of these five strong, independent women! Love Can Wait When a mail order bride must prove her new husband’s innocence in a murder case, their love is put to the ultimate test! Rancher’s Heart Clara must face a dangerous situation with her new husband, but she is not entirely sure if she can trust him. Is her new husband a kind, genteel man, or is he one of the outlaws terrorizing their town? Broken Betrothal A mail order bride mystery romance to warm your heart. Westward for Love When a young widow helps two strangers, she gets caught up in events she would have never thought possible. One of the strangers could be the love she has always wanted—if she determines he can be trusted. Love is Kind When Alice becomes a new mother and a widow all in the same night, her world falls apart. Can she ever learn to trust again? If you love historical western and mail-order bride romance books with twists and turns, you will love this sweet and clean romance collection. Authors Note: These are clean, stand-alone romances, so there are no cliffhangers.

    But when Paco was struck down by a disease that left him unable to walk, Hickam was faced with a terrible decision, let his beloved cat live in misery or put him to sleep. Before that decision could be made, the space mission Hickam was working on needed to be rescued and there was only one sure way to save it: Paco's magic meow! This is a true story of the space age that is also a delightful tale of the love between an engineer and his cat.

    She’s in a serious relationship, her real-estate career is soaring, and she has a family who loved her. When she realizes her relationship was less than she wants, she isn’t sure how to handle things. After the death of her parents, she and her sisters decide to convert the lake house—a place filled with so many cherished childhood memories—into a bed and breakfast. As she becomes reacquainted with the town and all the people there, her dreams shift. With her sisters at her side, she forges her way into a new enterprise, rediscovering the woman she’d lost all those years ago—and finds love in the most unexpected place. Come and visit the Romriell sisters at Bear Lake and see how their beautiful B&B becomes the heart of their family.

    So when a curious mind and clumsy touch sends a priceless vase shattering upon the floor, things can only get worse. Watched by the keen eye of the tall, dark, and handsome CEO Alfie Bertram, however, he sees an opportunity to make a rather sordid business acquisition! Soon Cassidy finds herself indebted to her billionaire host, and discovers a man as complex and fragile as the very vase she shattered; just how will she pay him back?This steamy 17,100 word novelette is the first installment of Delilah Gardner's thrilling erotic romance series, My Billionaire Master. Intended for a strictly adult audience, this enthralling tale follows a desperately naive young graduate, resolved to find gainful employment, who might have bitten off more than she can chew; a gorgeously handsome billionaire businessman, looking for a 'personal assistant' to attend to his every beck and call, and a host of lurid, submissively sumptuous sex scenes! Pick up a copy today!

    After finding herself living in a dump of an apartment and working nights as a cocktail waitress in a sleazy bar, Alyssa was tormented by the past. That was until Cameron Lewis walked in and flipped her world upside down AGAIN. As the new owner of the bar Alyssa worked at, she didn’t know whether to run or give Cameron a chance until Eric showed up and made things even more complicated. Being torn between Eric, her first love, and Cameron, who was quickly stealing her heart, Alyssa doesn’t know where to turn. Do Cameron and Alyssa even stand a chance together with Eric back in the picture? Can Alyssa move past the tragedy of the destroyed relationship between Eric and herself to find love again? Who will she choose, Eric or Cameron? ***WARNING! THIS BOOK IS INTENDED FOR READERS 18+ YEARS OF AGE!***

    After years of getting knocked down, only to pick myself up and dust myself off, it’s time for a new beginning. Everybody says college is supposed to be this fantasyland full of hot boys, crazy bffs, and awesome parties. But what do they know? So far it’s been the same old life knocking me onto my butt. But it seems different this time. Chase is the embodiment of hotness. With green eyes, a ripped body, and magnetizing charm, he’s everything a girl wants. And his rebellious, mysterious vibe is to die for. Little did I know he’d actually save my life. The night we met I found myself trapped in a cold backseat against my will by a drunken stranger, seconds away from the unthinkable happening. And then Chase showed up, rescuing me. The night we met was the absolute worst and best night of my life. It was the night Chase wrapped me in his irresistible spell. And it was the night the storm began. This is part one of the series. This 28,000+ word new adult romance novella ends in a cliffhanger and contains explicit language.