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The Christmas Bride
Heather Graham Pozzessere - 2007
Then they realized that the fire burning between them was more than mere chemistry. It was the harbinger of a love that would warm them through the holidays . . . and beyond.
Christmas Inn Love
Kelly Collins - 2019
She has a wonderful son and a business she loves. Though challenged to make ends meet, she’s come a long way from the tough times she endured as a teenage mom. With the busy Christmas season ahead, things are looking up, until Scrooge himself arrives intent on putting a huge resort next to her inn—a resort destined to put her out of business. Wealthy business developer Rob McKenna is coming back home to the tiny town of Pinetop, Colorado to tie up loose ends. After the death of his mother, he’s inherited her Victorian home, her dog, and hundreds of acres of land he plans to develop into a resort and sell. It all seems so simple until he runs into Celia Roberts. In high school, she was the “it” girl, and he was nobody. She dated the bully, and he was the target. Now he’s back, and she’s single, and as beautiful as ever. However, she’s the only thing standing between him and his plan to get in, get rich, and get out of town. He wants to move the small town into the future. She wants to preserve the past. Can the magic of Christmas leave them both with full hearts and bright futures or will one of them end up with nothing under the tree?
The Firefighter's Baby
Alison Roberts - 2005
But when an abandoned baby-- his baby-- is left at the station, the handsome firefighter is out of his depth. The only person he can turn to for help is paramedic Laura Green. Laura's not Jason's type--he's always liked glamour girls. But as they care for baby Megan together he learns that there's more to Laura than he'd ever imagined--including depths of passion...But what will happen when the baby's mother comes back?
March (In Her Shoes)
Xyla Turner - 2017
She knows it, fights with its reality and has come to terms with her lot in life. Devin, on the other hand, does not accept her reality. The man even challenges her thinking to the point where she kicks him out of her house. Who did he think he was dealing with?This is a short, standalone, IR story with a BBW as the main character. Next story - Strut: In Her Shoes
Not-So-Blue Christmas
Bonnie Edwards - 2015
Away from home, in a small harbor city in Canada, broken-hearted Kirk's lost and alone until one small dog refuses to give up on him.Vibrant widow Miranda Bailey is ready to move into the next phase of her life, except this Christmas is shaping up to be the worst since her husband's death. But instead of hiding, she takes charge, and drags Kirk into her Christmas miracle.
The Christmas Collection Book 2: Invitation to Christmas
The Christmas Collection Book 3: One Crazy Christmas
Feels Like the First Time
Ciana Stone - 2012
It doesn’t quite work out that way. The woman turns out to be Lily Ridenger, his first love, and the one woman who has the ability to turn his thoughts to sin with a single look. She’s in need of a place to stay and he has room to spare. So what if they have unfinished business between them? So what if there are still unresolved feelings? Chances are they’ll hook up, have sex hot enough to start a fire and go their separate ways. At least that’s what Clint thought… He thought wrong.
Christmas at The Cornish Bakery (Escape To... The Cornish Bakery Book 2)
Sarah Hope - 2021
Penny (Curvy Girls Can, #6)
Sadie King - 2020
So when I get to intern at a leading shoe brand, I think it’s my big break. But I couldn’t have messed it up more if I tried.
Someone has stolen my designs, and the dashing Mr. Preston is making it hard to concentrate. He’s the CEO, he’s twice my age, and he’s totally out of bounds.
Can I keep my job, my dignity, and my heart, or have I just ruined my whole career before it’s even started?
Kyle
My shoe company is losing money. I should be worried, but all I can think about is the intern, Penny, and her soft curves and the delicate arches of her feet.
But she’s the intern and I won’t exploit my position, no matter how much she begs me to.
Penny is book six in the Curvy Girls Can series. Short, sweet and steamy insta-love stories about women with big curves, big attitudes, and big dreams and the alpha men who are man enough to love them.High heat, oh so sweet, and always with a happily ever after. Each book in the series is a standalone. No cliffhangers.Read less
Second Chance Babies: A Contemporary Romance Box Set
Mia Ford - 2019
These men will do anything to claim what belongs to them.
Books included:
Just For You
They sent me away. No time to say goodbyeI didn’t know if I loved her. I didn’t know she was carrying my child.But when I saw her again I knew she still possessed me.
I was the college playboy. The rich shit with Daddy’s money.Lucie was my childhood friend.One night was all it took – rekindled our friendship…Ignited our lust.
Then I fucked up. And was gone.
Now I’m back, and I’m a better man.The question is will Lucie believe it?Can we have a second chance?I can see the old spark in her eyes. She shares my longing…
I hurt her all those years ago.Now I need to step up and prove my heart.Own my past…And show her my love for this child.The child that looks like me.
Unprepared Daddy
She can’t run away from me…she’s carrying my babies.
Serena, you’re mine and only mine.
I will bring you back…and make you beg.
My life was just so perfect. Money, Fame, Women – you name it, I had it. And yet something seemed missing. Until Her…Her delicious, curvy package was made for me. She’s that sweet and spicy seduction…completely intoxicating – you could call her every man’s dream. And yet, I was a jerk and let her go. I was a bigger jerk thinking she would wait for me. She says she doesn’t need me in her life now. But one look into her luscious eyes and at that pregnant belly, And I know…I will do all it takes to make her mine.
Take My Breath Away
One night would change everything…affect our families…our own livesThe feelings buried inside for so long…suddenly coming to life!
She was my childhood friendI didn’t know if I loved herAnd now I meet her in college againShe’s gorgeous…I can lose myself forever in those big dark eyes and her silky black hair.
But, she’s forbidden fruit, our families hate each otherI am a tough talker but I know my family holds a certain control over meAnd I wonder if she worth losing my family over.
Graduation was about the cornerWe both had plans…none of them involved staying togetherWe wanted to run and live our dreamsDreams that weren’t supported by anyoneBut, when I hear she’s carrying my
Karma Steele
Hope Welsh - 2015
Will Summer Daize be able to help Steele, or will her secrets make matters worse?
Unforgettable Power - Love and Intrigue (The Unforgettables Book 11)
Mimi Barbour - 2019
New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning authors present this romantic suspense seven-book bundle as part of the UNFORGETTABLES SERIES. Stories in this set include: SPECIAL AGENT FRANCESCA by New York Times Bestseller Mimi Barbour. She flies her own plane, fights to win, and drives like a pro - it’s only men who frighten her! REECE by USA Today Bestseller Donna Fasano. Maggie is forced into hiding with a man who is uncertain of her innocence. RUNNING WITH HORSES by USA Today Bestseller Suzanne Jenkins. . Moving horses to the high country comes just in time when Mindy and her coffee date witness murder at a Mojave Desert cafe. SOMEONE TO LOVE by New York Times Bestseller Patrice Wilton. Allison is hiding out at a small town named Heaven. When her stalker returns, can anyone keep her safe? AT RISK by New York Times Bestseller Rebecca York. Can he save them both from a murder charge and save their relationship? SCORPION’S TRAIL by USA Today Bestseller Nancy Radke. . He goes undercover using several disguises, making the woman he is trying to save think she is falling in love with two different men. THE LADY SAID NO by USA Today Bestseller Jacquie Biggar. . The Race is on to find a Killer in the heart of Kentucky horse country.
McCall Ranch Brothers: The Complete Series
Leslie North - 2020
Now, however, he’s forced to not only take over his late parents’ ranch, but also unexpectedly raise his cousin’s four-year-old daughter, Jade.
Sure, he can run the place for the year-long stipulation specified in his parents’ will, but take care of a kid? No way. Nothing in his life has prepared him to be the father of a four-year-old girl. Complicating matters, Lacey Cameron, his sweet and pretty housekeeper, is leaving to open up her own B&B. Lacey has always lived at the McCall ranch—she can’t leave now when he needs her most. Desperate, Trevor makes a deal with her: Stay and help him with little Jade and in return he’ll help her fix up the B&B. Lacey agrees, and as the two of them work together, Trevor quickly realizes the girl he’s known all his life has grown into a beautiful woman, one who, to his shock, manages to find a crack in his hardened heart.
The Cowboy’s Rescue Single mom Heather Browning will do anything to get away from her controlling ex-husband--including buying a rundown strawberry farm in Montana. Maybe the locals are right, maybe she is crazy. Still, she’ll do anything to keep her twin son and daughter safe and happy—and keep her ex out of the picture. When her only horse comes up lame, she calls local veterinarian Randy McCall. The sexy cowboy takes one look at her farm and dilapidated house and offers his help, but Heather is quick to say no. She doesn’t need anyone’s help—no matter how gorgeous and tempting Randy is. But after hurting her ankle and discovering her roof is riddled with leaks, she reluctantly agrees to temporarily move herself and the twins to the McCall Ranch. If Heather wanted a charming, sexy, man—which she does not—Randy would be perfect. Good thing she only wants to be friends… Even as Randy tells himself—over and over—that he’s not a relationship kind of guy, his stubborn heart doesn’t believe it. Knowing Heather has already been hurt by a man, he decides to stop things before they get out of hand. But can he stop himself from falling in love? The Cowboy’s Pregnant Sweetheart
Karen Peterson has always known the rodeo was Carson McCall’s first and only love. She got proof of that when they were eighteen and he left her brokenhearted to join the rodeo circuit. She never got the chance to tell him she was pregnant—and never told him she lost the baby. Nine years later, he’s back home at the McCall Ranch nursing injuries from a bull-riding accident. When she sees him, she has a wonderful idea. Her sister’s autistic son, Devon, wants to learn to ride, and Carson is the perfect man to teach him. But Carson turns her down flat. Until the consequences of a barroom brawl require community service…teaching Devon to ride. Though Carson is the only cowboy she’ll ever love, she can shield her feelings for the sake of her nephew, even if Carson still makes her heart feel like it’s on a bucking bronco. Carson is completely at odds. All he wants to do is heal and return to his life, despite his doctors telling him he’ll never ride at the same level again. He hates that he’s not the man he was, hates that everyone pities the washed-up has-been rodeo star. The only bright part of his day is the hour he spends with Devon—and Karen. Carson never forgot her, never really got over her.
Make My Wish Come True
Fiona Harper - 2013
When Gemma shirks responsibility once too many and announces she’s off to the Caribbean (again!); Juliet finally snaps. Gemma offers her sister the perfect solution - to swap Christmases: she’ll stay home and cook the turkey (how hard can it be?) and Juliet can fly off into the sun and have a restorative break.In the midst of all the chaos, there’s Will, Juliet’s dishy neighbour who’s far too nice to float Gemma’s boat and may secretly harbour feelings for her sister; and Marco, the suave Italian in the villa next door, who has his own ideas about the best way to help Juliet unwind. Will the sisters abandon caution and make this a Christmasswap to remember?
Mail Order Bride: The Christmas Delivery (Christmas Brides Book 2)
Emma Ashwood - 2017
All she and her sister, Anne had in this world to care for and be cared for was one another, and later Anne's children. Now Martha was carrying her first child, who would need a father once it was born. To this end, Martha accepted Henry Arthur's proposal of marriage, following his advert for a bride in the Matrimonial Times. Robert Samuel was battling to keep the ranch afloat and their heads above water, and his mother was right at his side through it all. Jennifer Samuels had some ideas on how to fund their sinking ranch, but Robert would not be a pawn in her match making game. Celia Johnson is the precocious daughter of the Western town's mayor, and Jennifer Samuel's choice as bride for her son, Robert. The mayor is on board with the idea of Robert as a son in law. Jennifer needs Celia's family's wealth to weather the current tough times, but Robert and Celia have never been able to sit around the same fire. When a pregnant Martha arrives in town, things are not all she was led to believe. She is alone and destitute in an unfamiliar world among strangers. She has to think about her unborn baby, but she has no choice but to call upon the locals for charity until she can find her feet again. Life is hard and it's not about to get any easier for young Martha. Humanity and Christian fellowship are the nature of Christmas and yule tide celebrations, but the world is not all egg nog and fire hearths at this time of year. Follow Martha and the folk of Cherry Tree Springs as Christmas approaches in this little Western town.