The first in an epic two-book saga by beloved author Francine Rivers, this sweeping story explores the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters over several generations. Near the turn of the 20th century, fiery Marta leaves Switzerland determined to find life on her own terms. Her journey takes her through Europe and finally lands her with children and husband in tow in the central valley of California. Marta's experiences convince her that only the strong survive. Hildie, Marta's oldest daughter, has a heart to serve others, and her calling as a nurse gives her independence, if not the respect of her mother. Amid the drama of WWII, Hildie marries and begins a family of her own. She wants her daughter never to doubt her love – but the challenges of life conspire against her vow. Each woman is forced to confront her faulty but well-meaning desire to help her daughter find her God-given place in the world.
For only one night, Commander Corrine Atkinson lets go of her iron control and seduces a perfect, sexy stranger. Come morning, control firmly in place, Corrine sneaks out of his bed and gets back to her own life. But Corrine's in for a big surprise. Her perfect stranger has turned into the wrong man! His name is Mike Wright and he's the newest member of the team she's commanding-which means spending all day in very close quarters. And he's wasting no time in reminding Corrine how good…how right it can feel to spend the night in the wrong man's bed!
Trusting the heart is the most sensual risk of allWith a fab career, a salary that keeps her in her favorite designers, and her own condo, Mia Appleby has everything she dreamed of as a poor little girl gazing out the window of her mom's trailer. Her old life is completely gone. That is until she has a one-night stand with her handsome new neighbor, Kevin McNight. She ends it before she totally falls for him. But Kevin isn't like other men and won't let Mia off that easy. And neither will her runaway Goth niece, Hope, who inconveniently shows up at her doorstep with hopes for a new life. Now, Mia must keep her new fan club at a safe distance-before they burst her fairytale fa?ade.
The Bridesmaid's Proposal by Rebecca WintersOn the exciting set of America's favorite TV soap, it is Reese Bringhurst's last day. She has to act out one last scene with the costar she's fallen in love with. But it's a leap year and love is in the air! Will Reese decide she's going to risk all and propose?The Billionaire's Blind Date by Jessica HartSingle mom Nell is struggling to meet new men, so her friends have decided to give her a helping hand. They've lined up a blind date for Nell and it is none other than the man she should have married all those years ago. Now, he's got one day to persuade her to be his!
In Kauffman's latest sensual scorcher, middle-aged Kirby Farrell worries that the mild winter may spell disaster for her Vermont ski lodge-until she's distracted by Brett Hennessey, a sexy biker in black leather on the run from Las Vegas troubles. The Tiger Woods of poker, Brett's tired of gambling, and he's tried to make a new life working with his buddy in a renovation company. While he recharges at the quaint bed and breakfast, Brett falls for Kirby, and she for him, but will they take the ultimate gamble on a committed relationship? Kauffman (A Great Kisser) plays out the various will they or won't they? scenarios with her typical finesse, delivering another fun romance.
Se rumoreaba que el acaudalado financiero Stallard Beauchamp ten?a debilidad por las mujeres bonitas. No obstante, desde el principio ?l aclar? que consideraba a Farran como un ser despreciable, una chica materialista a quien s?lo le interesaba el dinero que pod?a ganar.No era justo, ?pero c?mo podr?a ella convencerlo de que estaba equivocado? ?Y por qu? le importaba tanto su opini?n, si nada significaba para ?l?
WAY OUT WESTHER PROTECTOR.Cameron Reeves knew his beautiful new cook was hiding something. What had brought this woman to his secluded Colorado ranch?HER RESCUER.Haley was running from a killer, and somehow she'd ended up with a domineering cowboy trying to control her! She needed time to think, but Cam's innate protectiveness kept interfering – even as his kisses made her forget everything else.HER LOVER?Only in Cam's arms did Haley feel safe, but he believed in honesty. And the truth was the one thing she could never share…Because there's nothing like a cowboy.
Mr. December: Duncan Patrick, CEO ScroogeHis Objective: Lose the "bah humbug" attitudeHis Plan: Find the right (temporary) mistressA powerful businessman, Duncan didn't like ultimatums, unless he was making them. But the board demanded his public image change. When he encountered sweet kindergarten teacher Annie McCoy, he knew she'd make him look like a perfect angel, though it would take some devilish manipulation.Once he had Annie playing his pretend mistress, Duncan needed to make her his real-life lover. Could a grouchy CEO cultivate the charm necessary to win the woman he'd almost destroyed?
Dr. Ryan Henry had left Australia as a teenager, and now he and fiancee Felicity planned a honeymoon there. But the first thing he did on arrival was knock Abbey Wittner off her bicycle. Damaging Abbey's leg was a real tragedy for she was the only doctor for miles! As a widow with a small child she needed to keep the medical practice running; for her patients sake she had to hijack his honeymoon. To Abbey seeing Ryan again was bliss – to Ryan she was a revelation!
Love is hottest in the darkness before dawn.Elissande Edgerton is a desperate woman, a virtual prisoner in the home of her tyrannical uncle. Only through marriage can she claim the freedom she craves. But how to catch the perfect man?Lord Vere is used to baiting irresistible traps. As a secret agent for the government, he's tracked down some of the most devious criminals in London, all the while maintaining his cover as one of Society's most harmless — and idiotic — bachelors. But nothing can prepare him for the scandal of being ensnared by Elissande.Forced into a marriage of convenience, Elissande and Vere are each about to discover that they're not the only one with a hidden agenda. With seduction their only weapon — and a dark secret from the past endangering both their lives — can they learn to trust each other even as they surrender to a passion that won't be denied?
He never imagined the incredible beauty would be a virgin! Yet just weeks after their roll in the hay, Stephanie Ryder was expecting his baby. Now millionaire Alec Creighton's once orderly world was slipping out of his control. Especially when her older brothers demanded that he propose to their sister. With the ceremony imminent, how would Alec wheel and deal his way out of it…or should he? Knowing the delights his bride offered, would having her in his bed be a pleasure he could afford?
Dee Baines is sensible and plain compared to her outgoing, flirty sister. So she's amazed when pilot Mark Sellon chooses to pay attention to her!Mark has a reputation as a risk-taking rogue who has an eye for the ladies and a thirst for adventure! But quiet, intelligent Dee offers Mark a chance to be.himself. Before he knows it, he is falling for this kind-hearted girl.Could this unlikely couple forge a love to last a lifetime?
An omnibus of novelsThe Prince's Choice by Rebecca WintersRaoul D'Arillac has, as the heir to the throne, been betrothed to a stranger since he was born. But as his arranged wedding approaches, he realizes he's fallen for another woman. Yet schoolteacher Lee Gresham doesn't have a drop of royal blood…The King's Bride by Lucy GordonA life of duty and protocol had made King Daniel of Voltavia seem aloof. But after one kiss, Lizzie Booth could sense that underneath his cool exterior lay a passionate man. A man who was falling in love with Lizzie despite his best intentions…
An only child, Shanni Jefferson doesn't do family. But temporarily homeless and jobless, she jumps at the offer of a live-in nannying position. How hard can it be to look after one little baby?Pierce MacLachlan has been economical with the truth- instead of one child, there are five! He's out of his depth with the unruly yet lovable brood…But every night, once the children are all safely tucked in bed, Shanni wonders whether family life-with gorgeous Pierce-might suit her after all…
Elinor faces a difficult decision when Andrew asks her to share his home…he's a single dad and needs help. The trouble is that once, they were almost married. Would being under the same roof together be too much to handle?
Two people have entered Cal Jamieson's life – his long-lost lover and his unknown son!Cal Jamieson never gets involved. That is why he's a surgeon in isolated Crocodile Creek, and why he never wants a family – and why Gina Lopez had to leave him.Then Gina returns, with the son he didn't know he had. She's only come to tell Cal he is a father, but she is forced to stay when an abandoned baby needs all her medical skills. Can Cal face up to fatherhood? Can he risk losing Gina again? And can he persuade her to stay – this time for good?
Despu?s de a?os de buscar a la esposa perfecta, Ned Blydon encontr? que se estaba enamorando de Charlotte Thornton s?lo unos d?as antes de su boda. ?El ?nico problema era que se supon?a que ?l ten?a que casarse con su hermana!
When Eric and Jessica decide to spice up their Christmas engagement, they play out their favorite fantasy-Do Not Disturb. They'll be a little tied up for the weekend in their private hotel room…
All I want for Christmas is for my husband to spank me and more. First though I’d have to tell my best friend and lover of twenty plus years that my sexual desires have changed from vanilla to kinky. But how do you explain to the man who’s always treated you like fragile china that you’d really like him to heat your ass with the palm of his hand?Never underestimate the one you love. This holiday season, my husband is about to surprise me with the greatest gift of all-understanding and fantasy fulfillment. Merry Kinky Christmas to me.
New York Times bestselling author Joan Johnston has written over thirteen unforgettable Hawk's Way romances. Now enjoy the classic tale that started them all…Wanted: Ranch hand to mend fences-and broken hearts…When her first husband, a Texas Ranger, was killed on the job, Honey Farrell swore she'd never risk her heart again. She no longer has time for men, anyway-not with a ranch to run, a dwindling bang account and two teenaged boys to raise. So when cowboy Jesse Whitelaw turns up on her doorstep looking for work, he seems like the answer to her prayers.But Honey doesn't know that Jesse's actually a Ranger himself, going undercover to break up a cattle-rustling ring-and as she and Jesse get closer, the secrets he's keeping could destroy them both.
Top tycoon Tom Maddison is used to calling the shots – until his convenient marriage falls through. But rather than waste his honeymoon, he'll take his boardroom to the beach and bring his oh-so-sensible secretary, Imogen, on a tropical business trip!Imogen's always fancied Tom, but knows he sees her as superefficient.not sexy! Yet on idyllic Coconut Island the white sand and inviting turquoise lagoons are weaving their magic…
Secret Service Agent Cameron Roberts made a promise to Blair Powell, the President's daughter--not to place her own life in danger protecting Blair--but a request from the Commander in Chief forces her to break her word. In this sequel to Cameron places duty before love and accepts reassignment as the chief of Blair's security detail, despite knowing that this decision may destroy their tenuous new relationship. As the rift between them widens, more than one woman is happy to offer Blair the company that Cam cannot. Amidst political intrigue, an escalating threat to Blair's safety, and the seemingly irreconcilable personal differences that force them ever further apart, these two unusual women struggle to find their way back to one another.
