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My Dearly Beloved
by Alaina HawthorneWho Had Time for Marriage? Certainly not single mother Darian Conroy. Her career was at a turning point and her son was running wild. She hadn't given a thought to romance until wealthy cowboy Tom Steinbuck made a startling proposal. Who Ever Mentioned Love? Tom believed marriage to Darian would finally give him the heir he's always wanted. Since Tom was told he couldn't have children, Darian's family would become his own. But he hadn't figured on falling for his beautiful bride. And then the real surprise occurred....Who Said Anything About Having a Baby
Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul
by Jennifer Read Hawthorne Mark Victor Hansen Jack Canfield Marci ShimoffThere are many ways to define a woman: daughter, mother, wife, professional, friend, student ... We are each special and unique, yet we share a common connection. What bonds all women are our mutual experiences of loving and learning: feeling the tenderness of love; forging lifelong friendships; pursuing a chosen career; giving birth to new life; juggling the responsibilities of job and family, and more. This shining collection brings you inspiration and comfort in special chapters on marriage, motherhood, aging, bridging the generations, attitude, self-esteem, and higher wisdom. Stories honor the strength and reveal the beauty of the feminine spirit. Included are incredible stories from Oprah Winfrey, Leo Buscaglia, Linda Ellerbee, Robert Fulghum, Kathie Lee Gifford, and many others. Whether you are a career woman or a stay-at-home mom, a teenager or a senior, a young woman just starting out or a woman of the world, this delightful book will be a treasured companion for many years to come.
Poor Little Rich Boy
by Katey HawthorneTed MacTaggart's overbearing father is still trying to control his life, even from the grave. His will insists that, in order to inherit the family company, MAC Superior, Ted must be married by his twenty-fifth birthday -- and the marriage has to be "real." As in the board of MAC has to sign off on it.Ted could fight the will, but then the handsome, artistic Ryan Costa, an old friend from school days walks back into his life, offering to be his groom-of-convenience. Ted draws up the contracts and Ryan, who has family medical bill problems, agrees gladly to the terms. Ted, emotionally walled off and afraid of his attraction to Ryan, also suggests they should keep their relationship strictly professional. Caring for people has always proven a weakness for him. Now isn't the time to start.It's not long before Ryan's charm breaks through Ted's walls, but Ted isn't his own worst enemy in this case. Other forces are vying for MAC Superior, and even when their relationship is becoming the real deal, its shaky foundations land Ryan and Ted in trouble.
Yes, Today
by Katey HawthorneAnjali always thought anxiety was her worst enemy. She's got a decent handle on it, but it makes social situations, especially social situations with cute girls, awkward as hell. She first noticed Maeve in a college class, and since, she hasn't been get the adorable punk girl with the heart-shaped backpack out of her head. Especially since the backpack invited onlookers to F Off. When Anjali sees Maeve again post-graduation at a coffee shop, they finally start up a conversation. Things get romantic over Thai food and at the Renn Faire.But for once, anxiety might not be Anjali's worst enemy. Maeve's coworker seems bent on making things difficult for reasons of her own. Anjali has to find a way to deal with uncomfortable situations on her own terms if she wants to hang onto the cute girl.
Coming Home to Texas: A Clean Romance (Truly Texas #2)
by Kit HawthorneShe can&’t trust him…But her heart still wants himDalia Ramirez can&’t believe it. It was bad enough that a storm damaged her family&’s Texas ranch and injured her mom. But hiring her too-handsome ex Tony Reyes to do the renovations is asking for trouble—especially when sparks are flying between them. But is Dalia falling for the same reckless boy who broke her heart…or a man she can trust to build a future with?Truly TexasBook 1: Hill Country SecretBook 2: Coming Home to Texas
Her Valentine Cowboy: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (Truly Texas #6)
by Kit HawthorneCan a Texas cowgirl…Help this city boy fit in? Susana Vrba feels for Roque Fidalgo, though he broke her heart long ago. It&’s painful watching him try to fit into her Limestone, Texas, community with his New Jersey accent and all-wrong Western gear. But when he begins to solve problems at her struggling horse ranch, a business proposal arises. Now that she&’s helping him become a real cowboy to impress the town, can he win her heart?From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Truly TexasBook 1: Hill Country SecretBook 2: Coming Home to TexasBook 3: The Texan's Secret SonBook 4: Hill Country PromiseBook 5: Snowbound with the RancherBook 6: Her Valentine Cowboy
Hill Country Hero: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (Truly Texas #8)
by Kit HawthorneShe&’s always loved him…But she&’s done waiting!Paralegal and historical author Annalisa Cavazos is finally cutting ties with her lifelong crush, Javi Mendoza—being friends is just too painful. But when Javi finds an artifact at his classic car shop that leads to a discovery for Annalisa&’s book, they&’re thrown together on a search that just might rewrite Limestone Springs, Texas, history—and their feelings for each other.From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Truly TexasBook 1: Hill Country SecretBook 2: Coming Home to TexasBook 3: The Texan's Secret SonBook 4: Hill Country PromiseBook 5: Snowbound with the RancherBook 6: Her Valentine CowboyBook 7: Hill Country HomeBook 8: Hill Country Hero
Hill Country Home: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (Truly Texas #7)
by Kit HawthorneWill her deepest secret…Destroy her chance at happiness? It&’s hard to keep a secret in Limestone Springs, Texas, especially when you work for a trustworthy, unshakable man like Tito Mendoza. But Jenna Hamlin is determined to hide her child&’s past no matter the temptation. So when an unwelcome visitor reveals the truth and Jenna needs help to keep her daughter safe, can she finally let down her guard to trust—and love—again?From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Truly TexasBook 1: Hill Country SecretBook 2: Coming Home to TexasBook 3: The Texan's Secret SonBook 4: Hill Country PromiseBook 5: Snowbound with the RancherBook 6: Her Valentine CowboyBook 7: Hill Country HomeBook 8: Hill Country Hero
Hill Country Promise: A Clean Romance (Truly Texas #4)
by Kit HawthorneCan a childhood pact…Lead to forever love? Best friends Eliana and Luke agreed to marry if she was still single by age twenty-seven. And when her birthday arrived, Luke proposed. At first, everything seemed perfect. A little too perfect. Eliana now realizes she has everything she ever wanted—except Luke&’s heart. Can their friendship survive their engagement?Truly TexasBook 1: Hill Country SecretBook 2: Coming Home to TexasBook 3: The Texan's Secret SonBook 4: Hill Country PromiseBook 5: Snowbound with the Rancher
Hill Country Secret: A Clean Romance (Truly Texas #1)
by Kit HawthorneJust a detour…Or the home she needs?Lauren Longwood’s freewheeling existence has hit a bump—in more ways than one. Pregnant by her ex, she retreats to Texas and meets charismatic Alex Reyes, as tied to the land as Lauren is to the road. Once, all he wanted was to save his ancestral ranch. Now he wants to offer Lauren the steadfast love that’s eluded her, if she’ll trust him enough to stay.
Snowbound with the Rancher: A Clean and Uplifting Romance (Truly Texas #5)
by Kit HawthorneA rancher and a city girl…Trapped together by a stormDirk Hager&’s Texas property is under siege by city folk who know nothing about ranch life. That includes his new neighbor, Macy Reinalda, who is just looking for peace and quiet in her new home. When a storm leaves them snowbound, they try to find common ground. Can an old-school cowboy and an outsider looking for serenity learn to share the land—and love again?From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.Truly TexasBook 1: Hill Country SecretBook 2: Coming Home to TexasBook 3: The Texan's Secret SonBook 4: Hill Country PromiseBook 5: Snowbound with the RancherBook 6: Her Valentine Cowboy
The Texan's Secret Son: A Clean Romance (Truly Texas #3)
by Kit HawthorneCan she forgive…The man who walked away? Eight years ago, Marcos Ramirez met and married Nina Walker in the space of a day. The next morning, a family tragedy had him hightailing it back to his family&’s Texas ranch. After annulling the marriage and redeploying with the marines, Marcos never thought he&’d see Nina again. But now she&’s moved to his hometown, with a secret that will change this rancher&’s life forever…
The Birthmark
by Nathaniel HawthorneA young eighteenth-century scientist becomes obsessed with the single flaw in his wife's appearance: a birthmark. As a result, he sets out to remove the blemish at any cost.
The Scarlet Letter
by Nathaniel HawthorneThere was a fire in her and throughout her. Hester Prynne's husband had been abroad for years, maybe lost at sea. Many men used the opportunity to try to charm her. . . . There was only one Hester couldn't resist. When Hester's sin is discovered, the townspeople of Boston force her to wear the scarlet letter as a stamp of shame. But Hester refuses to give up the name of the man she loves. She'll protect him and their forbidden love-to the very end. Nathaniel Hawthorne's masterpiece of dark romanticism is one of the most enduring stories about the price of unchecked passion. Beautifully presented for a modern teen audience, this is the must-have edition of a timeless classic.
The Boyfriend Project
by Rachel HawthornePerfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Lauren Barnholdt, and Susane Colasanti, The Boyfriend Project is a romantic read about a girl who wishes her sweet boyfriend had a little more edge.Kendall and her boyfriend, Jeremy, have been together forever, and Kendall is starting to wonder if Jeremy is a little boring. . . . So she embarks on a boyfriend makeover. But as Jeremy learns to strut his stuff, other girls start to notice him and, what's worse, he's noticing them back. Then Jeremy breaks up with Kendall and she realizes her makeover project was the ultimate disaster. Is the sweet boyfriend she loved gone forever?A companion novel to Rachel Hawthorne's paperback original Trouble from the Start, this title is perfect for fans of summer beach reads and sweet treats.
Dark Guardian #1: Moonlight
by Rachel HawthorneI see him and know what this turmoil inside of me means: He's the one. My forever. kayla is the nature lover, the all-American beauty who can't understand why she's so drawn to distant, brooding Lucas. Adopted as a young child, she has no way of knowing that she's inherited a terrifying--and thrilling--gene that will change her life forever. lucas is dangerous, gorgeous . . . and a werewolf. As leader of the Dark Guardians, shape-shifters who gather deep within the state park, he has sworn to protect his pack. But when Lucas finds his true soul mate, his love could put them all in harm's way. As Lucas and Kayla struggle with their feelings for each other, a greater danger lurks: Humans have discovered the Dark Guardians and are planning their destruction. Kayla must choose between the life she knows and the love she feels certain is her destiny.
Dark Guardian #2: Full Moon
by Rachel HawthorneI may be promised to another . . . but thoughts of Rafe consume me. I don't know how much longer I can resist. Lindsey is wild and reckless, a natural rebel--maybe because her entire life was laid out for her even before she was born. Her parents are among the most powerful members of the Dark Guardians, an ancient tribe of werewolves, and they arranged Lindsey's betrothal to Connor long ago. The next full moon is coming all too soon, and then her commitment to Connor will be final--no turning back. She should be happy . . . so why can't she stop thinking about gorgeous, brooding Rafe? When a dangerous threat on the pack escalates, so do tensions between Connor and Rafe. A fight over Lindsey is imminent, but will it be to the death?
Dark Guardian #3: Dark of the Moon
by Rachel HawthorneI've loved him forever, but he can never be mine. brittany is determined to prove herself to the Dark Guardians. And yet she's been keeping a devastating secret: She hasn't experienced any of the intense, early signs of change that mark a Dark Guardian's transformation. The only intense feelings she has are for Connor--and she's kept that a secret, too. But she knows she'll never truly have Connor's love if she's not a Shifter like him. At the first full moon after her birthday, her greatest fear is realized: She doesn't transform. Brittany is so desperate to become a wolf that she'll go to extremes she never thought possible . . . and put all the Dark Guardians in incredible danger.
Dark Guardian #4: Shadow of the Moon
by Rachel HawthorneI can feel every Shifter's emotions except Daniel's-the only one whose heart I long to know. hayden was born a werewolf, a Dark Guardian. But her ability to sense the feelings of fellow werewolves has made her life unbearable. She runs away, only to be tracked by charming, mysterious Daniel, a newcomer to the pack and the one Shifter immune to her powers. As she reluctantly follows him home, Hayden finds herself falling dangerously in love. . . . But even as her feelings for Daniel deepen, Hayden begins to wonder if he is who he claims to be. Where did he come from and why has no one ever seen him transform? When they stumble upon the body of a Shifter still in wolf form, her worries grow. Someone is killing her kind. Is her handsome tracker really a hunter? And is Hayden now his prey?
First Kisses 1: Trust Me
by Rachel HawthorneOh. No. This can't be happening. Me and Sean Reed? "Trust Partners" for the entire counselors-in-training program? Sean may have deep blue eyes that make my heart flutter whenever he looks at me, but he's always been a troublemaker. Being thrown together all summer? That is so not going to work. Even if he does have a really, really nice smile. Trust me on this.
First Kisses 1: Trust Me
by Rachel HawthorneOh. No. This can't be happening. Me and Sean Reed? "Trust Partners" for the entire counselors-in-training program? Sean may have deep blue eyes that make my heart flutter whenever he looks at me, but he's always been a troublemaker. Being thrown together all summer? That is so not going to work. Even if he does have a really, really nice smile. Trust me on this.
Nick and the Nerd (Love Stories His Hers, Theirs)
by Rachel HawthorneI have a perfectly valid reason for turning Nick down... don't I? Everyone heard Nick (the most popular guy at Raven High) ask Edie (the least popular girl) to the dance. And everyone heard her turn him down. So suddenly she's famous. She's gone from a nobody to a "girl of mystery" overnight. No one, it seems, has ever turned Nick down, and no one's more shocked than Nick himself. But no one, especially Nick, would believe why Edie said no.
One Perfect Summer
by Rachel HawthornePerfect for fans of Lauren Barnholdt and Susane Colasanti, this sun-soaked pairing of Rachel Hawthorne's beach reads Labor of Love and Thrill Ride brings a fresh feel to two summer favorites.In Labor of Love, Dawn joins a volunteer trip to New Orleans, hoping to forget about boys (her cheating ex Drew, in particular) for the summer. But when a fortune teller predicts she'll meet the man of her dreams on this trip, Dawn has to decide if she believes in the destiny of true love, or if she's just headed for another heartbreak.In Thrill Ride, Megan has landed the perfect summer job at an amusement park far away from home. The only problem is she'll also be far away from her boyfriend. But surely true love can survive three months apart. And Megan can resist her incredibly hot coworker . . . right?Value priced with a great new cover, this combined edition will have readers (re)discovering Rachel Hawthorne.
Trouble from the Start
by Rachel HawthornePerfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins, Lauren Barnholdt, and Susane Colasanti, Trouble from the Start is a sweet and romantic read about a good girl who falls for a bad boy.Avery knows better than to fall for Fletcher, the local bad boy who can't seem to outrun his reputation. Fletcher knows he shouldn't bother with college-bound, daughter-of-a-cop Avery. But when their paths cross, neither can deny the spark. Are they willing to go against everything and let their hearts lead the way? Or are they just flirting with disaster?A companion novel to Rachel Hawthorne's paperback original The Boyfriend Project, this title is perfect for fans of summer beach reads and sweet treats.
Trust Me (First Kisses)
by Rachel HawthorneOh. No. This can't be happening. Me and Sean Reed? "Trust Partners" for the entire counselors-in-training program? Sean may have deep blue eyes that make my heart flutter whenever he looks at me, but he's always been a troublemaker. Being thrown together all summer? That is so not going to work. Even if he does have a really, really nice smile. Trust me on this.