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Confide (Love Story Confessions #2)
J.S. Cooper - 2021
The hunky billionaire who became CEO of his own company at thirty. He may be one of the hottest men I’ve ever met in my life, but he’s also the boss from hell. He has dazzling blue eyes that pierce into your soul and freeze your heart. He’s a known womanizer.I call him AB to my friends aka Asshole Boss. He’s grumpy, demanding, and rude. And that’s on a good day. He’s definitely the worst boss ever.The only reason I’m still his secretary is because I have debt up to my eyeballs; thanks to student loans and an ex that conned me into letting him use my credit cards. I’m counting down the days until I can quit and tell him to get his own coffee and lobster rolls. My calendar says that between both my jobs, I only need to work for him for three more months.You see, Mr. Mccalister has no idea that I, his “mousey little secretary” has a night job just so I can quit as soon as possible.That is until I end up at a bachelor party for his brother.
Josephine's Guest House Quilt (East Perry County Series Book 2)
Chris Gilbert - 2016
Kate Meyr continues to be charmed by the beauty of Borna, Missouri. Now, after encouragement from her friends Clark and Ellie, she decides to turn her home into a guesthouse, which East Perry County desperately needs. Wanting to acknowledge Dr. Paulson and his wife, Josephine, whose spirit still haunts the home, she names her new business Josephine’s Guest House. Kate also commissions a quilt to be made by her friend Ruth Ann to hang in the entry hall for guests to sign. Everything seems to be coming together and guests are intrigued by Josephine’s presence, but why do some of the guests’ names disappear from the signature quilt and some remain?
The Beach House
Megan Jacobs - 2021
A high-flying criminal defense attorney, she's smart, independent, and living in the fastest lane of all - New York City.The more she drives herself in her career, the more she can forget her tragic past... until a manila envelope arrives one day with strange and unexpected news. Alyssa is forced to leave the city behind for a small seaside town called Clearwater Bay, where she'll find a deepening well of mystery. And a handyman whose gentle eyes seem to be calling her home...But why is he facing a court case? Who is behind the events forcing him to prove his innocence? Will Alyssa be able to help him?In this collection of all 5 books in “The Beach House” series, Alyssa has to keep reminding herself that she doesn't need anyone. Not a mysterious late relative, not her peppy assistant, and definitely not alluring Liam Carter...”
Going Home to Dixie
Alicia Lane Dutton - 2013
Buzz Central is The High Point of Beauty hair salon owned by Dixie Harper who happens to be the mother of Creighton’s ex sweetheart, Brandy. In order to forget Creighton, Brandy attended NYU, moved to Alaska, and then to Key West. Back in Gemini, Brandy’s cousin, Frangelico Reeves, and jet setter Fi Lipscomb are also faced with their own star crossed love affairs. As fate would have it, Brandy returns home to renovate her mother’s 1950’s era kitchen the same week as her ex-boyfriend Creighton’s engagement party at his family’s estate “Allegra”. The engagement party of the year is suddenly changed to the wedding of the year. The whole town is ensnared in the twists and tangles of old flames, late-night happenings at “Fran’s Booze and Bands” bar, and salon gossip. Throw in the president of the Magnolia Garden Club – Miss Evelyn Wellington, Bobbie Lee Whitt - “Miss Plains Peanut”, and “Lucky”, a homoSEKshul according to Miss Evelyn, who happens to be Gemini’s triple-threat cosmetologist, wedding director, and pageant coach, and you’ve got comedy, romance, suspense, and a southern novel to capture your heart. If you like the novels of Mary Kay Andrews, Jennifer Crusie, or Jill Connor Browne’s Sweet Potato Queens, you’ll love Going Home to Dixie!
First Bride At Lost Creek
Rosie May Garrett - 2020
But her mother believes young women should do as they are told, and Nancy has to fight for every little freedom she enjoys. In desperation, she answers an advertisement in the Matrimonial Times, and begins corresponding with a man in the West. She decides to stake her entire life on him, in the hope that he is as perfect as his letters make him sound. Hudson Blake used to be a good man. His sister, Lucille, remembers him that way. But since tragedy struck their family he hasn’t been the same. Now the whole town avoids their General Store if they think he’s there. Lucille believes a bride from the East is exactly what Hudson needs. But he knows nothing about her plan. He knows nothing about the young woman who shows up at their Store. Experience life in the Old West with our two heroes, in the beautiful town of Lost Creek. Is their love a hopeless dream, or can it truly save Hudson’s life?
Snatching The Soul Of a Siren 2: A God's Desire
Jade Royal - 2019
With a newborn baby, the shift in the universe was a change neither of them could fix. They had lost themselves to the cravings of the flesh, burning with desire to have each other. Adonis had to face up to what he’d done in front of Sango and the other deities, not knowing what would have to happen to the woman he was falling for and the baby he had created. In that moment, Adonis realized that though he had mixed feelings about being a father, he was going to do whatever it took to protect his baby girl, and the woman that was slowly stealing his heart. Nirvana faced her own battles; fearing backlash from her clan. In her mind she had committed the ultimate betrayal. She had given her body to a man. But there was a truth Nirvana wanted to reveal to her sister sirens, knowing that all men were not evil as they had been taught. However, there was a war brewing that Adonis and Nirvana didn’t realize was coming their way. Their very lives were at stake by those hellbent on destroying what they had found in each other.bFacing dangerous threats, Adonis and Nirvana commit to each other, vowing that the love that was growing between them and their offspring was worth protecting at all costs. The couple was either going to live happily with their hybrid daughter, or be forced apart by their newfound enemies.
More Than Just His Mistress: An Urban Romance
M. Skye - 2017
Skye is an urban love story elicits so many emotions as you dive into the lives of Elizabeth “Liz” and Cedric Harvey. ***** “What happens when you go from main chick to mistress status? Elizabeth Pearson found herself submerged in these reversed roles, and after fifteen years of marriage and one year of divorce, Cedric Harvey delivered the devastating news that he was now married to the woman he cheated on Liz with, Felicia. Feeling distraught, Liz unleashed all the rage she felt for Cedric and ended up in the one place they never had problems, the bedroom. After their sexual rendezvous, Cedric noticed the fire and desire that Liz emitted and wondered what had gotten into the woman he used to know. This new side of her had him intrigued, entranced, and full of jealousy. Even though he was married, Cedric couldn’t stay away from her, even though he tried. During their affair, Cedric realized that he had everything he wanted in Liz, but his cheating ways cost him the love of his life. He vowed to make Liz his main chick again, but one little thing was standing in their way, his marriage to Felicia. Will Felicia accept that Cedric wants to return to Liz, or will she fight for her young marriage? Liz started out with revenge on the agenda, but what happens when the games turn into more than just revenge? When Liz realizes that she still has strong feelings for Cedric their situation turns into a case of emotional warfare. Liz thinks Cedric is the love of her life, but is he? Can she fully trust Cedric after all the lies that he told her before, or is there someone lurking in the background that knows her true value? Liz is confident in her relationship with Cedric this time, but, is it forever the second time around? Lies revealed. Secrets uncovered. Relationships tested. Will a happy ending be in sight for anyone? Or will the second time around be just as catastrophic as the first?
The Lure of Love
Iris Bolling - 2020
He is from good stock and taught the best things in life come from working hard. For BJ, decisions are not entered into lightly and are strategically considered with a long term goal in mind. So, when a “Bad Call” and “Wild Pitch” send BJ’s world spiraling out of control, it’s Alexis Harrison that brings it home.Alexis Harrison is the first cousin to Attorney General JD Harrison. The Harrison name comes with high expectations due to it being a family of overachievers. When her parents sent her away to college, their expectations were her returning with a degree and all the bragging to go along with it. After a few encounters with a charming athlete, she returned home with many things, but a degree wasn’t one of them. Her life has been an UNBELIEVABLE and INCONCEIVABLE chain of events…just when she believes she’s landed on solid footing, damn if it doesn’t happen again…..this time she comes out swinging!Now Alexis and BJ find themselves caught in a social media frenzy that leads them to the LURE of love.
Amish Tears
Katie Lantz - 2021
She's set to embark on her Rumspringa, sent off to stay with her aunt and uncle by her emotionally cold mother against her wishes. Her cousin, Eva, is into everything Englisch, including boys, and is rebellious towards her faith. As Sarah misses Joshua, the boy she left behind and mourns her father, she finds herself falling for a charming Englisch boy, Conner. Sarah's emotions and thoughts flit from Joshua to Conner as her faith is tested and deep-rooted beliefs are questioned. Conflicted, Sarah prays for guidance. Should she return home to Joshua and the mother she has never been close to or stay here with Conner and her family? Only God has the very unexpected and surprising answer.
Closer To You
Sheryl Lister - 2019
However, secrets and danger lurk just below the surface. And some secrets could prove to be deadly. Love may be a distraction neither of them will live to enjoy… When Zahra Chandler unexpectedly inherits her grandfather’s small-town home and bookstore, she jumps at the chance to leave LA. There’s just one problem: she also, unknowingly, inherits a long-buried secret that someone would go to any lengths to protect, including murder. The only thing standing between her and a killer is the town’s arrogant, but irresistibly sexy sheriff—a man who ignites in her a passion she’s never felt. Kendall McKnight takes his job as sheriff seriously and is always prepared for anything…except his instant attraction to newcomer Zahra. As they’re drawn together in their search for clues, protecting her becomes less about civic duty and much more about carnal desire and he’s in danger of losing the one thing he vowed never to risk again—his heart. But the threat is closer than they realize and the truth, when revealed, could tear them apart forever.