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Trading Places
Par Fern Michaels. 2003
Twin sisters pull off a daring identity switch in this contemporary classic from the #1 New York Times bestselling author…
of the Sisterhood series. Atlanta police detective Aggie Jade is still recovering from the raid that nearly killed her and took the life of her partner and former boyfriend. Though she&’s not ready to hit the streets again, she&’s desperate to hunt down the cop killers who shattered her world. But there&’s only one person who can help her in her quest for vengeance—her identical twin sister.Lizzie Jade is as flashy and fiery as Aggie is quiet and conservative—and the high-rolling Vegas gambler loves a challenge. But the gutsy charade gets complicated when sexy investigative reporter Nathan Hawke senses something different about the new Aggie, especially since she suddenly isn&’t shying away from his flirtations. As they join forces to uncover a web of lies and corruption, Lizzie finds herself giving in to his charms. But how can she confess that she&’s not who he thinks she is? And how can she let herself fall in love when she and her twin might have to run for their lives?With her signature &“real and endearing&” (Los Angeles Times) prose and plenty of electrifying suspense, Fern Michaels delivers another unforgettable romantic thriller.The Doctor's Calling (Men of the West #25)
Par Stella Bagwell. 2012
She'd never thought she had a crush on her grumpy bossbut when Russ Hollister announced he was leaving his vet…
practice, the thought of not seeing him every day struck Laurel Stanton hard. Then his next proposalthat she move with him to a ranch and continue to be his assistantmade her rethink everything .For Russ, to focus on the horses and cattle on the Cantrell ranch was the chance of a lifetime. But suddenly, facing a day without lovely Laurel's patience, smile and soothing touch would be pure purgatory. He'd made her one offerbut should he make her another?Two Girls, Fat and Thin: A Novel
Par Mary Gaitskill. 1991
This captivating novel shimmers with dark intensity and wicked wit. In a stunning synthesis of eroticism, rage, pathos, and humor,…
Gaitskill's "fine storyteller's pace and brilliant metaphors" (The New York Times Book Review) create a haunting and unforgettable journey into the dark side of contemporary life and the deepest recesses of the soul.The Heart of Splendid Lake: A Sweet Romance
Par Amy Clipston. 2021
Brianna has been helping her father realize his dream of running an idyllic lakeside resort. But when he passes, she…
must fend off the constant flow of real estate brokers wanting to snatch up their prime acreage—including mogul Scott Gibson. Will the pair discover the treasure worth fighting for is love?Brianna is the youngest of the three Porter sisters and the only one who chose to stay in the small town of Splendid Lake, North Carolina. She followed in her father&’s footsteps and became an expert boat mechanic, helping him run their small resort with cabin rentals, a convenience store, and a marina.When Brianna&’s father unexpectedly dies, Brianna is steeped in grief and guilt—and left alone to clean up the mess. To make matters worse, a constant stream of real estate brokers begin marching through her property, pressuring her to sell off the family land. In particular, she keeps running into handsome real estate mogul Scott Gibson.As Brianna struggles to keep it all together, Scott finds his way into her heart. And as the two fight against their feelings, they just might find themselves forging a surprising and exciting new love at Splendid Lake.Bestselling author Amy Clipston transports readers to a picturesque lakeside town in this heartwarming contemporary romance.Sweet, stand-alone contemporary romanceBook length: 93,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by Amy Clipston: the Kauffman Amish Bakery, Hearts of Lancaster Grand Hotel, Amish Heirloom, Amish Homestead, and Amish Marketplace seriesThe View from Coral Cove: A Sweet Contemporary Romance
Par Amy Clipston. 2022
When a jilted romance novelist escapes to a small beach town, the last thing she expected to find was the…
start of an even better love story.In the wake of a broken engagement and the death of her last surviving family member, romance novelist Maya Reynolds moves to the haven of Coral Cove, North Carolina, to take over her great-aunt&’s toy store. Some of her grief is immediately eased when she is talked into adopting a kitten by the local veterinarian&’s daughter, eight-year-old Ashlyn.Ashlyn&’s dad, local veterinarian Brody Tanner, is quickly smitten by the newest resident of his hometown—but as a single father, his focus is entirely on his little girl, and a romantic entanglement with Maya is not a distraction he is looking for.In spite of himself, Brody&’s bond with Maya deepens, but in the little seaside town where Maya experienced some of her happiest childhood memories, clouds cast a shadow over her hope for the future. But together, they just might discover that sometimes happy endings happen outside the pages of Maya&’s novels, too.Sweet, standalone contemporary romanceBook length: 93,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsAlso by Amy Clipston: The Heart of Splendid Lake and Something Old, Something NewRiverbend Gap (A Riverbend Romance #1)
Par Denise Hunter. 2021
When off-duty deputy Cooper Robinson happens upon a car balanced on the edge of a cliff, he does everything he…
can think of to distract the distraught driver from her perilous situation—and the attraction is instantaneous. The problem? She&’s his brother&’s new girlfriend.When Katelyn Loveland&’s car veered off a winding Appalachian Mountain road, she thought she was done for. That is until Cooper Robinson, local sheriff&’s deputy, came to her rescue. And though Katie narrowly escaped her brush with death, she still fell. Hard.She wasn&’t the only one. But soon Cooper learns that the woman he&’s more attracted to than any he&’s ever met is his brother&’s new girlfriend—and therefore unquestionably off limits. Yet, despite their best efforts, Cooper and Katie can&’t seem to avoid running into each other. Or ignore the undeniable chemistry between them.As they grow closer, Katie shares secrets from her past and the real reason she moved to their small North Carolina town. She also wins over Cooper&’s welcoming and bighearted family. But they don&’t know that her feelings for Cooper keep growing—all while she&’s dating his brother. Soon the stakes of their emotional connection become higher than either could have imagined.Katie stands to lose the first family she&’s ever had, and a scandal could doom Cooper&’s campaign for sheriff. Suddenly they find themselves on the edge of another precipice—and they&’re forced to make a decision that could change their lives forever.Slow-burn contemporary romanceFirst in the Riverbend Romance SeriesBook 1: Riverbend GapBook 2: Mulberry HollowBook 3: Harvest MoonBook length: 82,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsVeil of Winter (A Dericott Tale #3)
Par Melanie Dickerson. 2022
She&’s hounded from every side by treacherous elements and foes, but her greatest enemy lies within.In the mountains near France,…
the medieval Princess Elyce is being forced to marry, thus forming an alliance that will enrich her father but enslave her kingdom. Instead, she chooses to feign her death and flee to Prague to beg King Wenceslaus to help save her people.In England, the young knight Sir Gerard has a vision from God instructing him to help Elyce on her quest. When he arrives to find she has been near death for days, he manages to revive her. However, thinking the stranger was trying to kiss her, the princess immediately distrusts him. But her desperate situation forces her to accept his aid.Pursued by her enemy&’s guards over mountainous terrain, they must also battle the deadly winter elements. Her greatest challenge may be to overcome the voices of disapproval and accusation from her childhood. Will her emotions lead her into her true identity, or will they undermine her ability to work with Gerard and to save her people, who desperately need her help?In this dazzling and romantic story, New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson takes the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale to satisfying new heights.&“When it comes to happily-ever-afters, Melanie Dickerson is the undisputed queen.&” —Julie Lessman, award-winning authorSweet historical medieval romancePart of the Dericott series: Book 1: Court of Swans; Book 2: Castle of Refuge; Book 3: Veil of Winter; Book 4: Fortress of SnowBook length: 85,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsA Season of Change (The Amish Inn Novels #3)
Par Beth Wiseman. 2021
Two sisters have their hands full with matchmaking for their new employee, Rose, and the handsome handyman who just moved…
to town—all while trying to get to the bottom of who could be one of their own secret admirers.Sisters Esther and Lizzie have a new employee, Rose Petersheim, to help them tend to The Peony Inn. But their old matchmaking ways have stayed the same. The sisters focus their efforts on the lovely twenty-five-year-old Rose. Though Rose is witty and outspoken, her nervous chattering makes her the best match for someone calm and good at listening. Someone like Benjamin—the handsome handyman who recently moved to town.But when Esther receives an anonymous love letter and flowers, Rose&’s love life is no longer the only one capturing the sisters&’ attention. As they sleuth around searching for Esther&’s secret admirer, they uncover that their grumpy renter, Gus, has a secret of his own that could bring about a difficult change in all their lives. And their continued meddling in Rose&’s affairs reveals she, too, is hiding something—an old wound that could threaten her future happiness.As Rose, Lizzie, Esther, and Gus struggle to release the weight of their pasts, they discover that although people are complicated, love doesn&’t need to be.This charming third installment of the Amish Inn series from bestselling author Beth Wiseman is a picture of loss and healing in which forgiveness will prove to be the greatest act of love.Charming and uplifting Amish romanceThe third installment of The Amish Inn NovelsBook 1: A Picture of LoveBook 2: An Unlikely MatchBook 3: A Season of ChangeBook length: 85,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsThe Bookseller’s Promise (The Amish Bookstore Novels #1)
Par Beth Wiseman. 2022
In the first novel of Beth Wiseman&’s Amish Bookstore series, a rare, old book may hold answers to a present-day…
romance.Yvonne Wilson makes the trek from Texas to Indiana with just one goal in mind: to convince Amishman Jake Lantz to sell her client a rare book from his collection. But Jake is as strong-willed as Yvonne. On the eve of his grandfather&’s death, Jake vowed never to sell the book, and he intends to keep that promise. But he can&’t say more than that, having never read it and not knowing why it was so dear to his grossdaadi.Eva Graber has loved Jake since he hired her to work in his bookstore years ago, but he doesn&’t seem to notice she&’s blossomed into a beautiful woman. When Yvonne shows up and seems like she might turn Jake&’s eye, Eva suggests she and Jake should read the book together to find out what&’s so special about it.What happens after that surprises them all, and the book leads the trio deep into mysterious questions about life and death, love and loss, and the impenetrable purposes of God.Sweet contemporary Amish romancePart of the Amish Bookstore seriesBook 1: The Bookseller's PromiseBook 2: The Story of LoveBook 3: Hopefully Ever AfterBook length: 80,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsLove in Plain Sight (An Amish Mail-Order Bride Novel #3)
Par Kathleen Fuller. 2022
In the town of Birch Creek where the only danger is getting swept off your feet, Katharine Miller hides the…
secrets of her past . . . until she meets Ezra Bontrager and is forced to face the greatest risk of all—opening her heart to true loveAfter fleeing her hometown, Katharine finds peace and anonymity while working at Stoll&’s Inn and keeping to herself. As long as her guard is up, she can protect herself and others from her past, with the hope that one day her family will forgive her for leaving.Ezra Bontrager has never shared a love of farming with his brothers and father, and when he takes a job at Stoll&’s Inn, he quickly finds even more reason to come to work every day. Although he has no intention of marrying anytime soon, Ezra can&’t help but want to learn more about the quiet and mysterious newcomer who doesn&’t appear to have come to Birch Creek looking for a husband, as so many have done after the want ad that advertised Birch Creek&’s many bachelors.As Katharine and Ezra continue to cross paths, Katharine feels her defenses lower, and Ezra no longer scoffs at the idea of marriage. Just as they start to hope for the future, the past comes roaring back—not just for Katharine and Ezra but for the entire community of Birch Creek. Confronting that past won&’t be easy, but it brings the opportunity for love and grace to abound.Praise for Love in Plain Sight&“Katharine Miller has everything she ever wants, until she realizes what she&’s gotten. Love in Plain Sight is Kathleen Fuller at her best. She shines the spotlight on an unlikely heroine who runs away to find herself…and discovers what true love looks like.&” —Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of Mending Fences.&“Kathleen Fuller&’s emotional and evocative writing draws readers into her complex stories and keeps them cheering for her endearing characters even after the final page.&” —Patricia Davids, USA TODAY bestselling authorSweet Amish romanceThe third book in the Amish Mail-Order Bride series but can be read in any orderBook One: A Double Dose of LoveBook Two: Matched and MarriedBook Three: Love in Plain SightBook length: 84,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsTrust Me
Par Kelly Irvin. 2022
Her best friend is murdered the same way her brother was years ago. Is there anyone she can possibly trust?A…
decade ago, Delaney Broward discovered her brother&’s murdered body at the San Antonio art co-op he founded with friends. Her artist boyfriend, Hunter Nash, went to prison for the murder, despite his not-guilty plea.This morning, Hunter walks out of prison a free man, having served his sentence.This afternoon, Delaney finds her best friend dead, murdered in the same fashion as her brother.Stay out of it or you&’re next, the killer warns.Hunter never stopped loving Delaney, though he can&’t blame her for not forgiving her. He knows he&’ll get his life back one day at a time, one step at a time. But he&’s blindsided to realize he&’s a murder suspect. Again.When Hunter shows up on her doorstep asking her to help him find the real killer, Delaney&’s head says to run away, yet her heart tells her there&’s more to his story than what came out in the trial. An uneasy truce leads to their probe into a dark past that shatters Delaney&’s image of her brother. She can&’t stop and neither can Hunter—which lands them both in the crosshairs of a murderer growing more desperate by the hour.In this gripping romantic suspense, Kelly Irvin plumbs the complexity of broken trust in the people we love—and in God—and whether either can be mended.Praise for Trust Me:&“Trust Me is an apt title for Irvin&’s new suspense novel. Kelly Irvin is a master at spinning a complex story web with surprising twists and relatable characters. Highly recommended!&” —Colleen Coble, USA TODAY bestselling author of A Stranger&’s Game and the Pelican Harbor series&“I found I couldn't turn the pages fast enough in Kelly Irvin's latest novel, Trust Me. I promised myself just one more page and I'd stop reading for the night...just one more...just one more. At times I could barely breathe. What a fabulous story! I loved it!&” —Carrie Stuart Parks, award-winning author of Relative SilenceClean romantic suspense novelA stand-alone novelBook length: approximately 101,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubsWhen You Went Away (The Hearts of Men)
Par Lou Aronica. 2009
&“Nicholas Sparks fans will rejoice to hear there&’s a new male author on the scene who writes beautifully about love…
and emotionally charged relationships.&” —RT Book Reviews Only a few months ago, Gerry Rubato had everything he thought he needed from life. After nearly twenty years of marriage, he was still passionately in love with his college sweetheart, he had a bright, independent-minded daughter, and he had the surprising addition of a new child on the way. Then everything changed with stunning rapidity. With little explanation, Gerry&’s daughter ran away with her older boyfriend. Then, only a month after giving birth to their son, his wife died suddenly. Now, Gerry needs to be everything to his infant child while he contends with two losses he can barely comprehend. And when a woman walks into his life as a friend and their relationship verges on something more, Gerry must redefine all that he knows about himself, about love, about loyalty, and about his dreams. &“Lou Aronica writes with deep sensitivity of the power of love to transform and heal in the face of overwhelming tragedy. A lovely read.&” —Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Lost and Found Bookshop &“Tears of sadness and joy go hand in hand in this immensely satisfying story.&” —RT Book ReviewsCrossing the Bridge (The Hearts of Men)
Par Lou Aronica. 2010
A moving and insightful novel about an impossible love triangle by the &“exceptionally gifted,&” New York Times–bestselling author of Anything…
(Fresh Fiction). Hugh Penders has been stuck in neutral for nearly a decade since his brother, Chase, died in an accident. He carries with him two secrets that he&’s never been able to share with anyone: that he believes he might have been able to prevent the tragedy, and that he was deeply in love with Chase&’s girlfriend, Iris. When Hugh&’s father suffers a debilitating heart attack, Hugh must return to the New England home he&’s been running away from for the past ten years. One day, he encounters Iris—who has long since moved away—on the street. They begin a friendship, and Hugh believes he&’s falling in love with Iris all over again. But the ghost of Chase haunts them both. And when each reveals a truth the other never knew, their lives, their visions of Chase, and their chances for a future together will change forever, in this soulful, romantic novel charged by the power of desire and the impact of loss. &“A joy to read.&” —Long and Short Reviews &“This emotional story is about a man coming to terms with his past and trying to figure out his future. Excellent.&” —RT Book ReviewsThe Forever Year (The Hearts of Men)
Par Lou Aronica. 2012
USA Today Bestseller: This &“emotionally rich&” novel of a father, a son, and a lesson in love is &“pure pleasure…
from beginning to end&” (Susan Elizabeth Phillips, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Dance Away with Me). Jesse Sienna doesn&’t believe that love can last. His parents&’ marriage was caring but passionless, and his own romantic history tells him that love can burn bright, but that it cannot burn for long. So when his elderly father, Mickey, moves in with him and seems unable to understand Jesse&’s no-strings-attached relationship with Marina, his current girlfriend, Jesse barely pays attention. It&’s just another example of how different they are—and more evidence that he and his father will never connect on any meaningful level. But the truth is, Mickey Sienna knows more about love than most people learn in a lifetime. Over half a century ago, he discovered the endless rewards of investing your heart and soul in someone . . . and he knows the devastating costs of letting the perfect someone slip by. Mickey sees Jesse taking an extraordinary woman for granted and decides it&’s time to tell Jesse his story—a story he&’s never shared with any of his children before. It is a tale that will change both of them profoundly. &“A wry, tender, beautifully written novel. . . . Once I started, I couldn&’t put it down.&” —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times–bestselling author of Secrets of a Summer Night &“Better than Nicholas Sparks&’s best. There&’s more wit, more wisdom, and yes, there are tears.&” —John R. Maxim, New York Times–bestselling author of The Shadow Box &“A warm, engaging story [that] is well structured and funny and keeps you turning the pages till the very end. . . . It may even make you rethink your own attitude toward love.&” —Suzanne Vega, multiplatinum recording artistThe World Above (Once Upon a Time)
Par Cameron Dokey. 2010
After the Russian Revolution, Empress Marie, the czar’s mother, who escaped to Paris, offers a reward for the return of…
her missing granddaughter, the princess Anastasia. Eager to collect the large sum, two friends hatch a plan to fool Empress Marie and convince Nadya, a mischievous and quick-witted kitchen girl at a Russian tavern, to accompany them to France. Nadya resembles the famous Anastasia, but can’t remember her life before the revolution. Eager for the future, Nadya and her new friends venture across Europe, discovering new terrain of friendship, family, and love.Winter's Child: A Retelling of The Snow Queen (Once Upon a Time)
Par Cameron Dokey. 2009
A Retelling of "The Snow Queen" Free-spirited Grace and serious Kai are the best of friends. They grew up together…
listening to magical tales spun by Kai's grandmother and sharing in each other's secrets. But when they turn sixteen and Kai declares his love for Grace, everything changes. Grace yearns for freedom and slowly begins to push Kai -- and their friendship -- away. Dejected Kai dreams of a dazzling Snow Queen, who entices him to leave home and wander to faraway lands. When Grace discovers Kai is gone, she learns how much she has lost and sets out on a mystical journey to find Kai...and discover herself.The Flip Side: A Novel
Par Shawn Johnson. 2016
From gold medalist and reality TV star Shawn Johnson comes an “absorbing portrait of a young athlete’s quest to achieve…
her Olympic dreams” (Kirkus Reviews) inspired by her own experiences as an elite teenage gymnast.Charlie Ryland has a secret.She may seem like your average high school sophomore—but she’s just really good at pretending.Because outside of school Charlie spends all her waking hours training to become one of the best gymnasts in the world. And it’s not easy flying under the radar when you’re aiming for Olympic gold…especially when an irresistible guy comes along and threatens to throw your whole world off balance.Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson writes a delightfully entertaining novel about chasing big dreams and falling in love, all while trying to keep it real.Love & Luck: Love And Gelato; Love And Luck
Par Jenna Evans Welch. 2018
A New York Times bestsellerFrom the author of the New York Times bestselling Love & Gelato comes a heartwarming tale…
of a road trip through Ireland filled with love, adventure, and the true meaning behind the word family.Addie is visiting Ireland for her aunt&’s over-the-top destination wedding and hoping she can stop thinking about the one thing she did that left her miserable and heartbroken—and threatens her future. But her brother, Ian, isn&’t about to let her forget, and his constant needling leads to arguments and even a fistfight between the two once inseparable siblings. Miserable, Addie can&’t wait to visit her friend in Italy and leave her brother—and her problems—behind.So when Addie discovers an unusual guidebook, Ireland for the Heartbroken, hidden in the dusty shelves of the hotel library, she&’s able to finally escape her anxious mind and Ian&’s criticism.And then their travel plans change. Suddenly Addie finds herself on a whirlwind tour of the Emerald Isle, trapped in the world&’s smallest vehicle with Ian and his admittedly cute, Irish-accented friend Rowan. As the trio journeys over breathtaking green hills, past countless castles, and through a number of fairy-tale forests, Addie hopes her guidebook will heal not only her broken heart, but also her shattered relationship with her brother.That is if they don&’t get completely lost along the way.Hot and Haunted
Par Megan Hart, Laurence Hawkeye, Saranna DeWylde. 2012
True Halloween pleasures don't come from sweets . . . Indulge yourself with some tasty tricks and treats from three…
popular erotica authors as they serve up tales of chilling, thrilling passion.Megan Hart's Nothing Else MattersAfter surviving the zombie apocalypse, Lira wants nothing more than the sense of life that only lust can bring. Suddenly torn between two irresistible lovers, Lira must choose: the one who brings her carnal fantasies to life? Or the one who sets her ablaze again and again?Lauren Hawkeye's Pick Me UpSure, hitchhiking is dangerous, but Holly just had to get away. Now soaking wet and stuck in a downpour with her roadside savior, she's ready for a little window-steaming and some role-play. It's all fun and games until Holly realizes she's met her match . . . Saranna DeWylde's Little Red's Big BadHunting werewolves and being snowbound in a remote cabin with a sexy FBI agent are all in a day's work for U.S. Marshal Miranda Garrick. But when business mixes with pleasure, can she stay in control? Or will she be tempted by unrestrained passion . . . and tantalizing danger?Forbidden: An Under The Skin Novel (The Under the Skin Novels #3)
Par Charlotte Stein. 2015
They say I need help. Another exorcism. This is not new. This is my life. Today, I expect to suffer…
at the hands of a man as warped by superstition and fear as my mother. A man who will torture me in order to save me from things that don't exist.But the man who actually comes to me is different.Killian is good and decent and he sees what’s good and decent in me. And I don't mean for it to happen, but every time he looks at me his gaze sets me on fire. He brings me to the light, gives me back my life. For the first time, I see a future for myself. A future with him.I burn for Killian—a man who’s intent on protecting me. On healing me.He doesn’t get it. The only thing that can heal me is him. But Killian will soon be a priest. Untouchable. Forbidden.How can I ask a man to choose between me . . . and God?