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From New York Times bestseller Kendall Ryan comes a delicious new standalone romance featuring an accidental Vegas wedding and a totally perfect alpha hero. Remember that time you accidentally woke up in Vegas married to your hot younger guy friend? That’s basically my life right now. Mistakes were made, okay? He's too young for me. Twenty-three to my thirty. And he's saving himself for the right girl. Yup. Apparently I've married the last alpha-male virgin on the planet. And my stubborn, oddly traditional, new husband doesn’t want a divorce. He wants me. Complicated doesn't even begin to cover it. Down and Dirty is a sexy romp with a hero you'll melt for and a relatable, sassy heroine you'll love. If you’re a fan of steamy romances with laugh out loud moments, grab yourself a copy– you won’t regret it! |
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Libby It was supposed to be a one-night stand with a buff Delta. A chance to experience the forbidden. Her parents would never approve. Her mother’s heart is set on her marrying a Guatemalan. But he rocked her world, and she can’t get him out of her mind months later. The chemistry… The way he made her feel… The control… When he steps into her path again, she can’t resist the temptation. She won’t. Jason No way was he going after a woman who snuck out on him. No matter how good the sex was or how well they connected. He needed to focus on his last few months in the Army. But she was never far from his mind, and now he’s moved to her town. He’s not about to let her slip through his hands a second time, but is she using him? He’s been screwed over before. He won’t make the same mistake twice. |
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A suspenseful and romantic series that explores the depth of family loyalty, the cruelty of evil, and the power of love. Olivia Thompson's sister was murdered over a decade ago. Her killer was never found. In a new city, another girl is killed and Olivia's ghosts can no longer stay buried. She asks her best friend, Detective Nate Tucker, to look into her sister's case. As they work together to find the killer, they find something else neither of them expected– love. This Olivia Thompson box set contains the first three books in the series. |
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Join USA TODAY bestselling author Sheila Roberts for a seaside escape to the beaches of Moonlight Harbor Moira Wellman has always loved makeovers—helping women find their most beautiful selves. Funny how it’s taken her five years with her abusive boyfriend, Lang, to realize she needs a life makeover. When Moira finally gets the courage to leave Lang, the beachside town of Moonlight Harbor is the perfect place to start over. Soon Moira is right at home, working at Waves Salon, making new friends and helping her clients find new confidence. When she meets a handsome police officer, she’s more than willing to give him a free haircut. Maybe even her heart. But is she really ready for romance after Lang? And what if her new friend is in hot pursuit of that same cop? This is worse than a bad perm. With all the heart and humor readers have come to expect from a Sheila Roberts novel, Beachside Beginnings is the story of one woman finding the courage to live her best life. And where better to live it than at the beach? |
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Natasha Anders is best known for writing alpha males who will turn your world upside down and tug at your heart strings. This time she's out done herself with an aloof billionaire who finds love hiding in plain sight... After years of torment and pain, Charity Cole has found refuge within the confines of the isolated house where she lives and works. Safe from the weight of her past, Charity can finally breathe again, but her sanctuary is invaded when her billionaire boss shows up unannounced. Miles Hollingsworth is a stone cold workaholic. His life revolves around his company until an unexpected health scare forces him to take time off. He heads to his holiday home expecting solitude, instead he finds himself seeing his housekeeper Charity in a whole new light. Cut off by violent winter storms and trapped alone in the huge house, Miles and Charity are forced to spend time together, and the attraction that sparks between them burns fiercely. He steals behind her carefully constructed walls and she shows her boss there is more to life than bottom lines. With so much at stake both of them, can Miles and Charity resist or will they give in to the fire threatening to consume them? Praise for previous books by Natasha Anders: "A breathtaking journey of forgiveness, second chances, and the power of true love." — Woman's World "[A] page-turner that is destined to do a serious number on your heart...definitely one of my favorite first reads this year!" —Red's Romance Reviews "Amazing story...I really enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it!" —Teatime and Books "Sweet, funny, and utterly gut wrenching. I really loved this book." —Dirty Girl Romance "Natasha Anders does such a great job with pulling on your heartstrings." —Steph and Chris's Book Review "[I] enjoyed the book. It teaches you about empathy, to not give up hastily and to fight for what/who you love. And that everything worth having takes a lot of work." —Reading is Dreaming with Open Eyes "A charming, funny second-chance romance." —Bananas are Tricky "Hard to put down. This intense story is heavy on the romance and is nontraditional in many aspects, right down to the South African setting." — RT Book Reviews , 4 Stars "Natasha does a wonderful job of bringing emotions simmering beneath the surface to the top. A Husband's Regret was an easy book to become immersed in with its fast pace and great flow...an intense, emotionally charged romance that I'd recommend to any romance reader who likes a plot you can sink into." —Harlequin Junkie |
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From Laramie Briscoe, the entire original Heaven Hill Series in one volume!  Ten Novels & Two Novellas Meant To Be: The story that started it all featuring Liam & Denise. Out of Darkness: The love story of fan favorites Tyler & Meredith. Losing Control: The unexpected love story of Jagger & B. Worth The Battle: The emotional love story of Layne & Jess. Dirty Little Secret: The secretive love of Steele & Christine. Second Chance Love: The second chance romance of Rooster & Roni. Rough Patch: A novella featuring Jagger & B. Beginning of Forever: The continuation of Meredith & Tyler. Back to Basics: A novella featuring Liam & Denise. Home Free: The coming-of-age love of Drew & Charity. Shield My Heart: The epic love story of Mandy & Dalton A Heaven Hill Christmas: Novellas featuring all nine couples!  Find out why so many readers have fallen in love with the series! |
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From the battlefields of Waterloo to the ballrooms and boudoirs of London, a deadly deception unfolds—and threatens to destroy a budding romance . . .  Engaged by proxy to a man she’s never met, Lady Daintry Tarrant is dismayed when the war hero returns, introducing himself as her fiancé, Lord Penthorpe. She cherishes her independence and has turned away many suitors, but this one she must marry. Penthorpe is completely captivated by Lady Daintry—but he’s not who he claims to be. Penthorpe and Lord Gideon Deverill fought together at the battle of Waterloo, and when Penthorpe fell, Gideon assumed his identity in order to see the beautiful Lady Daintry. Gideon knows there’s bad blood between Lady Daintry’s family and his own, but he’s smitten with Daintry and determined to reunite the bitterly feuding clans. When a ghost from Gideon’s past appears, he could lose everything—including Daintry’s love. Dangerous Illusions is the 1st book in the Dangerous series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order. |
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A steadfast believer in "never again," the only relationship parole officer Alayna Baron wants is with her job. When her roommate surprises her with a long weekend in the mountains, she reluctantly agrees—completely unaware it's a singles matchmaking event.  Widowed at a young age, Detective Evan Marshall thought he'd had his one chance at love. When his brothers send him away for the weekend, the thought of romance never crosses his mind. At least, not until he finds the intriguing Alayna stranded on the side of the road. When an intense snowstorm closes the roads and bodies start piling up at the inn where they are staying, Evan and Alayna join forces in an attempt to keep the other guests safe. But even with a murderer hidden amongst them, Evan and Alayna find a spark neither are looking for. If only they can stay alive long enough to explore it. |
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Kara has put everything on the line to make other people's wedding dreams come true. Watching all the happy couples is truly the best job ever. Yet somehow her luck in men was narrowed to only dating jerks. What does a woman have to do to find the man of her dreams? Drown?    Coming from the insanely successful Jordan Clan, Conner has always struggled with knowing exactly what he wanted to do in life. But after rescuing the sexy newcomer, suddenly he knows exactly what he wants in his future.  |
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“Evocative writing, a delightful Scottish setting, and fully realized characters made this a joy to read. This spy hero and writer heroine touched my heart.” — New York Times  bestselling author Sabrina Jeffries  From rising star   Susanna Craig comes a fresh new series filled with high-stakes intrigue and thrilling historical romance that is perfect for readers looking for a fun new twist on their favorite love stories…   “Marvelous…Craig delights with a fast-paced, intrigue-filled plot and expertly developed characters. Regency fans will eagerly anticipate future installments.” — Publishers Weekly   STARRED REVIEW Will scandalous secrets stand in the way of a second chance at love?   Miss Jane Quayle excels at invention. How else could the sheltered daughter of an English gentleman create lurid gothic novels so infamous someone wants their author silenced forever?  Fortunately, Jane has taken steps to protect herself, first by assuming a pen name, and second, by taking up residence at remote Dunnock Castle, surrounded by rugged scenery that might have been ripped from the pages of one of her books. Her true identity remains a secret, until one dark and stormy night . . .   After years of spying for the British army, Thomas Sutherland doubts the Highlands will ever feel like home again. Nevertheless, thanks to a quirk of Scottish inheritance law, he’s now the Earl of Magnus, complete with a crumbling castle currently inhabited by a notorious novelist. When the writer turns out to be the woman Thomas once wooed, suspicions rise even as mutual sparks reignite. As danger closes in, can Jane and Thomas overcome their pasts to forge a future together?   Praise for Susanna Craig: “Will leave you breathless, and eagerly wanting more.” — New York Times  bestselling author Jennifer McQuiston “Susanna Craig kicks off her Love and Let Spy series with a story that has it all—captivating characters, sensual romance that scorches the page, and intrigue that kept me up reading all night. Historical romance readers will find plenty to love in Who's That Earl.”  — USA Today bestselling author Christy Carlyle   “Susanna Craig creates a delightful story full of wit and intrigue.” — USA Today bestselling author Ella Quinn "With Who's That Earl , Susanna Craig is off to a great start in her new Love and Let Spy series. The settings and characters come alive, the romance is full of spark, and the prose is as smooth as the best Scotch whisky." —Sherry Thomas, author of the Lady Sherlock series    “With gorgeous, contemplative phrasing, absorbing characters and a clever and unpredictable story line,  The Duke’s Suspicion  is a remarkable must-read.” —Kathy Altman,  USA Today   |
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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THIRTY DAYS That’s all Adam Steinbeck demands of his wife. Thirty days in a remote cottage, doing everything he commands. After that, he’ll sign her divorce papers and give her complete ownership of their company. That’s how long he has to rediscover the man he once was. The Dominant Master he hid when he fell in love with her five years ago.  She wants the business they built badly enough to go to the cottage for a month. Cut off ties to the world and do his bidding. She can submit to him with her body, but her heart will never yield. She thinks this is his pathetic attempt to repair their marriage. She’s wrong. —————— Separation Games will be released Jan 3rd! THIS IS THE FIRST IN A DUET |
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From New York Times bestseller Lexi Ryan comes a sexy friends-to-lovers romance. A family wedding with a fake boyfriend, meddling parents, and an obsessive ex . . . What could go wrong?   The only thing worse than being single at my sister’s wedding is finding out that my ex will be there too. Not just any ex—the guy everyone expected me to marry, the man I came to Jackson Harbor to escape.   Now I need a date, and fast. Enter Carter Jackson—the firefighter who’s dealing with an unwanted five minutes of fame ever since a shirtless photo of him saving a puppy went viral. He’s warding off propositions left and right, and he needs a fake relationship as much as I do.   Sweet and sexy, Carter is completely off-limits. See, I have a rule. A no-heartache rule. Not only is Carter my friend and a known heartbreaker, but his job as a firefighter puts him in danger daily, and that’s something I just can’t handle.  The commitment between us might be pretend, but the passion all too real. As crazy as it makes me, I have to keep Carter at an arm’s length. Even that might not be enough to spare my heart. Crazy for Your Love is the fifth book in The Boys of Jackson Harbor series. All books in this series can be read as standalones! The Wrong Kind of Love (Ethan’s story) Straight Up Love (Jake’s story) Dirty, Reckless Love (Levi’s story) Wrapped in Love (Brayden’s story) Crazy for Your Love (Carter’s story) If It’s Only Love (Shay’s story) |
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A one-night stand with the boss was never in her plans. Neither was falling in love . . . The rumors are true. I’m a hot mess with an awful track record at love. Single mom. Down on her luck. Yeah, I’m bad news. If the hardest part of moving back home to Jackson Harbor was going to be people talking, I’d be fine. I’ve kept my chin up through worse than their decade-old gossip. I was wrong. The hardest part is resisting my boss. Brayden Jackson is the very picture of tall, dark, and handsome. And thanks to an ill-advised one-night stand we had seven months ago, I know exactly what I’m missing when I turn him down. Every. Single. Delicious. Inch. But I have my son to care for and my job to keep, so I’ll keep on saying no. Until my string of bad luck continues, and suddenly my precious four-year-old and I find ourselves with nowhere to live. At Christmas, no less. It’s for my son that I accept Brayden’s offer to stay at his place. One by one, my defenses are falling, as fast as I am. If Brayden was smart, he’d run, because it’s only a matter of time before he realizes he deserves better than what a girl like me can offer. Unless, for once, my bad luck is leading me exactly where I need to be.  Wrapped in Love is a sexy Christmas romance and the fourth standalone book in The Boys of Jackson Harbor series. All books in this series can be read as standalones. |
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He never planned to take her... There was something about the waitress with the black eye. She made him remember where he came from, and he knew he couldn't stand back and do nothing. Chains kidnapped her, locked her away for her own damn good. He killed the bastard who left his mark on her. Now he has to face judgement for claiming his prize. He stole her in the dead of night... It had been a rough shift at the diner, but the man sitting quietly at the back made Lori feel special. He ordered the pie, made her smile, then walked out of her life. She never expected to see him again, but he came back to take what was his. Chains made her feel valuable despite the chains, loved even though she was his captive. When she's given the chance to run, she can't. He's taken over her body and mind, and she wants more. If only she could save him from what was coming ... because some sins can't go unpunished. |
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An enchanting collection containing the first three novels in New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Bridgerton series set in Regency England—The Duke and I, The Viscount Who Loved Me, and An Offer from a Gentleman—now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix    The Duke and I When Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, agree to a fake courtship, they think they’ve found the perfect solution to their problems. Romantically associated with one of London’s most desirable catches, Daphne’s prospects among the ton will soar. For avowed bachelor Simon, an attachment to Daphne will deter would-be brides and their ambitious mamas. Their plan works like a charm—at first. But amid the glittering, gossipy, cut-throat world of London’s elite, there is only one certainty: love ignores every rule. . .  The Viscount Who Loved Me London's most elusive bachelor, Anthony Bridgerton is determined to wed. But one obstacle stands in his way—his intended's older sister, Kate Sheffield, who is driving Anthony mad with her determination to stop the betrothal. Kate is quite sure that reformed rakes do not make the best husbands, and Anthony Bridgerton is the most wicked rogue of them all. She’s determined to protect her sister—even as she fears she may not be able to resist the reprehensible and oh so desirable rake herself . . .   An Offer from a Gentleman Sophie Beckett never dreamed she'd be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball—or that she would be spinning in the arms of her "Prince Charming"—the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton. But when the clock strikes midnight, Sophie’s enchanting evening ends. Since that night Benedict has been able to think of nothing but the bewitching young woman, and he’s sworn to find and wed his mystery miss. Yet will another unexpectedly steal his heart—and his chance for a fairy tale love? |
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, in the fourth of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring her charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. COLIN AND PENELOPE’S STORY Penelope Featherington has secretly adored her best friend’s brother for . . . well, it feels like forever. After half a lifetime of watching Colin Bridgerton from afar, she thinks she knows everything about him, until she stumbles across his deepest secret . . . and fears she doesn’t know him at all. Colin Bridgerton is tired of being thought of as nothing but an empty-headed charmer, tired of the notorious gossip columnist Lady Whistledown, who can’t seem to publish an edition without mentioning him. But when Colin returns to London from a trip abroad, he discovers nothing in his life is quite the same—especially Penelope Featherington! The girl who was always simply there is suddenly the girl haunting his dreams. When he discovers that Penelope has secrets of her own, this elusive bachelor must decide . . . is she his biggest threat— or his promise of a happy ending? |
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Love don't cost a thing... except everything. When billionaire mogul James Preston hires an escort as a date for his brother's wedding, he knows he's taking a risk. But he won't be taking the escort's clothes off. He just wants a date--not a girlfriend. Not a relationship. No strings. No ties. No games. No sex. He has his reasons. He lost someone he loved, and isn't interested in trying again. Too many opportunities for mistakes or worse, heartbreak. Audrey Reynolds became a high-end escort to keep her brother in his expensive group home. James Preston is the client of her dreams--he's offering to pay her more money for two weeks than she's ever made before. But James is...difficult. He's gorgeous, troubled and all too human for Audrey's business-like tastes. Determined to complete her assignment and collect the money, Audrey tries to play by James's rules. When Audrey ends up in James's bed, he realizes that she's everything he's wanted...and everything he's been running from. Standalone romance with an HEA. Enjoy! |
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Danger and passion fuse in this electrifying GhostWalker novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan.   GhostWalker Rubin Campo’s rough upbringing made him into the man he is today: strong, steadfast and wary of outsiders. When he and his brother return to their family’s homestead in the Appalachian Mountains, he can immediately sense that a stranger has taken up residence in their cabin—a woman who just happens to be a GhostWalker too.   Jonquille looks deceptively delicate but is clearly a fighter. She also doesn’t seem to care that Rubin could kill her where she stands. She sought him out, wanting to connect on their shared interest in electrical charges. As one of the first failed GhostWalker experiments, Jonquille can produce lightning with her body—but she can’t control it.   Their connection is magnetic, their abilities in sync. Rubin knows she’s his match, the answer to a lifetime of pain and intense loneliness. But Jonquille came to him with hidden intentions, ones that threaten to destroy their bond before it can truly begin.… |
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Taming an alpha is never easy—even when you're his mate. ARES Warmonger Alpha Ares promises to kill anyone who has the Malavite Stone—a crystal packed with ungodly powers and healing properties. From slaughtering packs to building himself an empire, he will stop at nothing to find it. That is until he meets Aurora. AURORA Aurora thinks she knows exactly how to destroy such an arrogant alpha: with a good night and some ale spiked with wolfsbane. But she has three little secrets that could threaten her entire existence…  - She knows where the Malavite Stone is. - A pack of bloodthirsty rogues are trying to kill her. - And she's falling for the man she once feared. Can Aurora fend off the rogues alone? What will Ares do when he finds out Aurora's secrets? Will their relationship survive their fate? Enter into this steamy, paranormal world today to find out! Come Here, Kitten is an erotic werewolf romance written by Emilia Rose and is the first book in the God of War series. |
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She didn't expect to get a joy ride in his cockpit… After a string of failed romances, I've given up looking for my knight in shining armor.   My job as a physical therapist keeps me busy, and I was perfectly content with my life. Now I have to fly solo to my little sister's crazy wedding to a guy she just met. And she's determined to make me have fun… Only thing is, her idea of fun comes in the drool worthy form of an incredibly sexy pilot named Dexter. Dexter is every woman's fantasy come true. And when he accidentally sees me naked, and dripping wet, I know I'm his too. But rules are rules, and he's just the hired help… Trouble is, the groom has disappeared, my sister is devastated, so I'm going to need Dexter's help to find him. And even if it means losing his spot at the Air Force Academy, Dexter is more than willing to oblige me, in multiple ways… * * If you love fast burn Alpha Male Protectors, Opposites Attract, Accidental Romance and Steamy Action Adventure stories with a HEA...The One Wild Weekend Series was written for you! If you're looking for the next Christian Grey you WILL NOT find him here. You WILL find hot men who know how to protect and please, smart women, and unpredictable plot twists in a standalone.   Warning: R-18 for language, content and scenes that WILL keep you up nights and MAY cause you to spontaneously combust... |
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a new novel in her Blood and Ash series…  Is Love Stronger Than Vengeance? A Betrayal… Everything Poppy has ever believed in is a lie, including the man she was falling in love with. Thrust among those who see her as a symbol of a monstrous kingdom, she barely knows who she is without the veil of the Maiden. But what she does know is that nothing is as dangerous to her as him . The Dark One. The Prince of Atlantia. He wants her to fight him, and that’s one order she’s more than happy to obey. He may have taken her, but he will never have her. A Choice…. Casteel Da’Neer is known by many names and many faces. His lies are as seductive as his touch. His truths as sensual as his bite. Poppy knows better than to trust him. He needs her alive, healthy, and whole to achieve his goals. But he’s the only way for her to get what she wants—to find her brother Ian and see for herself if he has become a soulless Ascended. Working with Casteel instead of against him presents its own risks. He still tempts her with every breath, offering up all she’s ever wanted. Casteel has plans for her. Ones that could expose her to unimaginable pleasure and unfathomable pain. Plans that will force her to look beyond everything she thought she knew about herself—about him. Plans that could bind their lives together in unexpected ways that neither kingdom is prepared for. And she’s far too reckless, too hungry, to resist the temptation. A Secret… But unrest has grown in Atlantia as they await the return of their Prince. Whispers of war have become stronger, and Poppy is at the very heart of it all. The King wants to use her to send a message. The Descenters want her dead. The wolven are growing more unpredictable. And as her abilities to feel pain and emotion begin to grow and strengthen, the Atlantians start to fear her. Dark secrets are at play, ones steeped in the blood-drenched sins of two kingdoms that would do anything to keep the truth hidden. But when the earth begins to shake, and the skies start to bleed, it may already be too late. |
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The Surprise Of Her Life Sophisticated. Scandalous. In fact, Miss Sarah Hamilton, a proper Philadelphian, finds London society altogether shocking. How can it be that she has awakened from her innocent slumber to find herself in bed next to a handsome--and exceedingly naked--man? The laughing onlookers standing in the doorway are no help whatsoever and surely this amorous lunatic cannot be a duke, as he claims. She is compromised--though she most certainly will not marry him! The Sweetest Moment Of His James, the Duke of Alford, is enchanted by his unexpected bedmate--and not at all afraid of her pink-cheeked fury. True, the circumstances and place of their meeting are most unusual, but the spirited American who's pummeling him with a pillow is an incomparable beauty. If Sarah will only listen to his perfectly reasonable explanation, James is sure that he can capture her heart. . .forever. |
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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Hyacinth Bridgerton, in the seventh of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring her charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix. HYACINTH’S STORY Meet Our Hero . . . Gareth St. Clair is in a bind. His father, who detests him, is determined to beggar the St. Clair estates and ruin his inheritance. Gareth’s sole bequest is an old family diary, which may or may not contain the secrets of his past . . . and the key to his future. The problem is—it’s written in Italian, of which Gareth speaks not a word. Meet Our Heroine . . . All the ton agreed: there was no one quite like Hyacinth Bridgerton. She’s fiendishly smart, devilishly outspoken, and according to Gareth, probably best in small doses. But there’s something about her—something charming and vexing—that grabs him and won’t quite let go . . . Meet Poor Mr. Mozart . . . Or don’t. But rest assured, he’s spinning in his grave when Gareth and Hyacinth cross paths at the annual—and annually discordant—Smythe-Smith musicale. To Hyacinth, Gareth’s every word seems a dare, and she offers to translate his diary, even though her Italian is slightly less than perfect. But as they delve into the mysterious text, they discover that the answers they seek lie not in the diary, but in each other . . . and that there is nothing as simple—or as complicated—as a single, perfect kiss. |
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Staff Sergeant Austin Hall has a brilliant record in the Special Forces—except for one disastrous decision that cost his best friend's life. Now he's heading home to Chance Creek, Montana, where he'd like to spend the rest of his days in the obscurity of his family's ranch. Too bad Great Aunt Heloise won't hand the ranch over unless all four of the Hall brothers marry and one of them produces a baby within the year. Austin is too broken to marry for love, so he places an online ad for a fake wife. What could possibly go wrong? Ella Scales needs to leave Hollywood—fast. It's bad enough another actress stole her fiancé—on national television. Now she's ruined her comeback by decking her ex on a morning talk show. Pursued by paparazzi, Ella needs a new life, a new name and someplace to hide. When she reads Austin's ad for a stand-in wife, she knows she can act this part perfectly. To the rest of the residents of Chance Creek they'll be a happily married couple. In private, they just be roommates. In a year when she's old news and the Hall brothers secure the ranch, she and Austin will quietly divorce and she'll go on her way. Or will she? Austin's already finding it hard to remember his promise never to love again. Ella's finding it hard to keep her hands to herself. but when they're asked to make a back-up baby, Ella realizes she may have stepped into a lifetime role. Can this pretend marriage go the distance? The Heroes of Chance Creek: BOOK 1: The Navy SEAL's E-Mail Order Bride BOOK 2: The Soldier's E-Mail Order Bride BOOK 3: The Marine's E-Mail Order Bride BOOK 4: The Navy SEAL's Christmas Bride BOOK 5: The Airman's E-Mail Order Bride BOOK 6: The Navy SEAL's Second Chance Bride |
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In every life there is a turning point . . . A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one's life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London's most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton. After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael, however, Francesca's surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer—the occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin. But that was then . . . Now Michael is the earl and Francesca is free, but still she thinks of him as nothing other than her dear friend and confidant. Michael dares not speak to her of his love . . . until one dangerous night, when she steps innocently into his arms and passion proves stronger than even the most wicked of secrets . . . |
