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The Beach Brat
by Louise CollinsHe’s known on the sands as Beach Brat Brody, the arrogant surfer with his group of loyal fans. Finn and his best friend Trent are lifeguards, and Finn has been captivated by Brody since he first saw him surf. He’s hot, skilled, and has Finn’s heart.He doesn’t just want to know the Beach Brat, but also the man behind the board. But Brody is guarded and gives nothing of himself away. He doesn’t do relationships, and Finn doesn’t do one-night stands.Encouraged by his friends, Brody tackles a dangerous wave and Finn rushes to save him. The Beach Brat loses his sass and his confidence. Putting aside his broken heart, Finn vows to help Brody get on the board again.They tackle his fear of the sea together, and Finn catches glimpses of the hidden Brody. His walls come down, and things start to look promising, but Finn has his own demons. Just as him and Brody begin to get close, Finn rushes into the sea for a dangerous rescue that might cost him everything.
Besos de sangre
by Jeaniene FrostLa mitad vampiro Catherine Crawfield está tras los muertos vivientes buscando venganza, con la esperanza de que uno de estos holgazanes sea su padre —el responsable de arruinarle la vida a su madre. Pero es capturada por Bones, un vampiro cazador de recompensa, y se ve forzada a una alianza deshonesta. A cambio de encontrar a su padre, Cat acuerda entrenar con el sexy acechador nocturno hasta que sus habilidades de combate sean tan afiladas como sus colmillos. Está sorprendida de que ella no se convirtió en su cena— ¿realmente hay vampiros buenos? Muy pronto Bones la convencerá de que estar medio muerto no es tan malo. Pero antes de que ella puede disfrutar de su recién adquirida condición de magnífica cazadora de demonios, Cat y Bones son perseguidos por un grupo de asesinos. Ahora Cat tendrá que elegir un lado... y Bones se está volviendo tan tentador como cualquier hombre con un latido de corazón.
Heart of the Jaguar (Morgan's Mercenaries #9)
by Lindsay MckennaMajor Mike Houston is a dangerous man to love. But he is the only man that Dr. Ann Parsons can trust when her latest mission takes her deep into enemy territory.
Making Mr. Right
by Val DanielsA marriage in the making Parker Chaney was a successful tycoon who had everything he wanted-except a wife! Not just any wife. He seemed to have set his heart on one woman in particular-who happened to be the sister of his best friend, Cindy.Cindy had secretly been in love with Parker for years. So when he asked for advice on how to become her sister's Mr. Right, Cindy was torn! She agreed to help, but was puzzled when Parker began to seem more interested in what she wanted in a husband.... Instead of being the sister of the bride, would Cindy soon find herself saying "I do"?
El deseo dura para siempre: Una novela de la serie Cazadora de la no
by Jeaniene FrostPuedes correr de la tumba, pero no puedes esconderte... La mitad vampiro Cat Crawfield es ahora la agente especial Cat Crawfield, que trabaja para el gobierno para deshacerse del mundo de los muertos vivientes. Bones, su exnovio sexy y peligroso, le enseñó todo lo que sabe, pero cuando Cat es acusada de asesinato, el único hombre que puede ayudarla es el vampiro que dejó atrás. Estar cerca de él despierta todas sus emociones, desde el golpe de adrenalina de vampiros asesinos a su lado hasta a la pasión imprudente que los consumió. Pero su cabeza tiene precio—se busca: muerta o medio viva— lo cual significa que su supervivencia depende de asociarse con Bones. Y no importa lo mucho que intente mantener las cosas profesionales entre ellos; ella encontrará ese deseo que dura para siempre... y que Bones no la dejará escapar otra vez.
Cómo casarse con un vampiro millonario: Es igual de fAcil enamorarse de un muert
by Kerrelyn Sparks¿Y qué si él es un poco más viejo y por lo general se refiere a una mujer humana como la cena, no una cita para cenar? Sí, Román Draganesti es un vampiro, pero un vampiro que perdió uno de sus colmillos hundiéndo sus dientes en algo que no debería haber comido. Ahora tiene una noche para encontrar a un dentista antes de que sus capacidades naturales de sanación cierren la herida, dejándole comer de lado por toda la eternidad. Las cosas tampoco no lucen bien para Shanna Whelan... después de presenciar un asesinato espantoso por la mafia rusa, ella es la siguiente en su lista negra. Y su carrera como dentista parece estar en una espiral descendente porque parece tenerle miedo a la sangre. Cuando Román la rescata de un intento de asesinato, se pregunta si ella ha encontrado el hombre que puede mantenerla con vida. Aunque la atracción entre ellos es inmediata y ardiente, ¿podrá Shanna conquistar su miedo a la sangre y arreglar el colmillo de Román? Y si lo hace, ¿que le impedirá a Román usar sus colmillos en ella...?
Maria (Florida Trilogy #1)
by Eugenia PriceIn this captivating tale, Eugenia Price paints a vivid picture of the tumultuous historic and political events that shaped the life of Maria Evans, a remarkably independent woman in the colonial south. Born in Charles Town, South Carolina, Maria, a skilled midwife, accompanied her first husband, British soldier David Fenwick, when his regiment fought the Spanish in Cuba. When Spain agreed to give all of Florida in exchange for the city of Havana, Maria (who became known as Maria) and her husband were forced to relocate to the newly British garrison town of St. Augustine, Florida. Faced with challenges that would unnerve a less resourceful woman, Maria made a name for herself—developing and enhancing her position with influential citizens of St. Augustine. Eventually marrying three times, Maria proved herself to be an extraordinary woman—for any day or time.
How to Heal a Broken Heart in 30 Days: A Day-by-Day Guide to Saying Good-bye and Getting On With Your Life
by Howard Bronson Mike RileyHas the most important personal relationship in your life just ended? This book can help overcome your loss; use it as a guide to growth. Don't let a break-up with a lover, or separation or divorce from a mate stop you. Don't let those relatives or "friends" who "don't want to take sides" stop you either. This book will show you how to find new peace and joy, and help you to stand on your own two feet again. Better yet, their methods can help you to beat depression and stress as you recover faster than you might otherwise have thought possible. <P>The Good Bye Book is an alternative to psychotherapy, prescribing a wide array of tested and proven insights and exercises. It details a clear and easy-to-follow program of action and reflection to guide you through thirty days of active self-restoration. Of course, your feelings of grief, hurt or shame may come and go. But in less than a month, you can be ready to deal with life's new challenges with a positive sense of emotional balance you may never have had before. Here's a sample of the topics the book covers: <P>- How and why to cry till dry<P>- Why many fears just aren't real<P>- Putting down old memories<P>- Why it pays to forgive your ex<P>- Good ways to beat loneliness<P>- Make your emptiness feel full<P>- Use your rage the right way<P>- How to get the sleep you need<P>- Deal with friends and relations<P>- How to Really let a lover go
The Breakup (The Jordan Brothers #2)
by Erin McCarthyCan two wrongs feel oh-so-right? This bride is about to find out—with the bad boy who makes an epic breakup worth her while. Bella: I know I’m a princess. I’m used to getting what I want. But all I ever really wanted was a husband and a family. Unlike my sister, Sophie, I’ll never have a brilliant career to fall back on. So what’s a bride to do when she learns that Prince Charming is a cheating snake just a few days before her fairy-tale wedding? With my fiancé begging for another chance, the only way to save the wedding is to even things out with a little revenge sex—and local bartender Christian Jordan seems like the right man for the job. Christian: If gorgeous Bella Bigelow thinks sleeping with me will somehow lead to happily ever after, I’m not going to turn her down. The guy she wants to marry is a jerk, and her sister is fooling around with my estranged twin brother, Cain. So what’s the problem—besides falling for a woman who doesn’t know what she wants out of life? All I want to do is whisk her away from that church, take her to a cabin in the woods, and act out all our naughtiest fantasies. And I may just get the chance. . . . Don’t miss Sophie and Cain’s story in The Hookup! And look for all of Erin McCarthy’s soulful Nashville Nights romances: HEART BREAKER | DREAM MAKER | LOVE TAKER Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title
In Another Time
by Caroline Leech“A glowing story of friendship, growth, and a steadfast first love, as teenage Maisie negotiates the forests of the heart and of World War II Scotland with equal determination.” —Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name VerityA romantic historical YA novel featuring strong female characters from the acclaimed author of Wait for Me.It’s 1942, and as the war rages in Europe, Maisie McCall is in the Scottish Highlands swinging an axe for the Women’s Timber Corps. Maisie relishes her newfound independence working alongside other lumberjacks—including the mysterious John Lindsay. As Maisie and John work side by side felling trees together, Maisie can’t help but feel that their friendship has the spark of something more to it. And yet every time she gets close to him, John pulls away. It’s not until Maisie rescues John from a terrible logging accident that he begins to open up to her about the truth of his past, and the pain he’s been hiding. Suddenly everything is more complicated than Maisie expected. And as she helps John untangle his shattered history, she must decide if she’s willing to risk her heart to help heal his. But in a world devastated by war, love might be the only thing left that can begin to heal what’s broken.
Hidden Pieces: A Novel
by Paula StokesA small town. A big secret. A deadly game.From the author of Liars, Inc., comes a dark, contemporary thriller with twists and turns that are perfect for fans of We Were Liars, Little Monsters, and One of Us Is Lying.Embry Woods has secrets. Some are small, like the ones about her complicated past. Others are bigger, like her growing feelings for best friend’s ex-boyfriend, Holden. But the biggest secret she carries is about what they did at the abandoned Sea Cliff Inn...and the resulting terrible fire.Embry helps a homeless man escape from the flames and is immediately hailed as a hero, but she knows that couldn't be further from the truth. Though she’s wracked with guilt, Embry thinks she can take one last secret to her grave.But then she receives an anonymous note—someone else was there that night. Now she must respond to a series of threatening messages asking her to make impossible choices.Someone is playing a high-stakes game with her life. And their last move is murder.
Come Back to Me (Blessings, Georgia #6)
by Sharon Sala"Sharon Sala's Blessings, Georgia series is filled with unforgettable charm and delight!"— ROBYN CARR, #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorLove always endures the test of timeAfter a devastating fire pitted their families against each other, high school sweethearts Phoebe Ritter and Aidan Payne were torn apart. Twenty years later, Aidan is called back to Blessings, nervous about confronting his painful past. And that's BEFORE he knows about the nineteen-year-old secret Phoebe has been harboring all this time.As Aidan tries to make up for lost time with the family he didn't know he had, Phoebe and Aidan rediscover long-suppressed feelings. But the past won't lie buried, and old enemies threaten to destroy the peace they've fought so hard to find.Blessings, Georgia Series: You and Only You (Book 1) I'll Stand by You (Book 2) Saving Jake (Book 3) A Piece of My Heart (Book 4) The Color of Love (Book 5)Come Back to Me (Book 6)What People are Saying about the Blessings, Georgia series: "Not many authors can write a story with such depth and emotion, but Sala excels... Sala is magical!"—RT Book Reviews for A Piece of My Heart, 4 Stars "Sala hooks you from the first page..."—Fresh Fiction for I'll Stand by You "With plenty of danger and passion, Sala will have readers flipping the pages..."—RT Book Reviews for The Color of Love, 4 Stars
Through the Fire (Rocky Mountain K9 Unit #4)
by Katie Ruggle"Vivid and charming."—CHARLAINE HARRIS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse seriesHe's tall.He's dark.He's brutally handsome...And he may be her only hope.Kit Jernigan despairs of ever fitting in with her new tight-knit K9 unit—they've been through too much to welcome a stranger. So when a killer strikes, it's a fight to convince her fellow officers to trust her long enough to catch the woman she knows is responsible.She can't do it on her own. What she needs most is a partner: local fire spotter Wesley March.Wes knows in his heart that Kit is right, and he's willing to leave his lonely tower to help her prove it. But the more time they spend together, the hotter the fire smolders...and the more danger they're in. A member of the K9 unit's inner circle is determined to have her revenge—no matter who gets burned in the process.This time, it's personal."Gripping suspense, unique heroines, sexy heroes." —CHRISTINE FEEHAN, #1 New York Times Bestselling AuthorRocky Mountain K-9 Unit Series: Run to Ground (Book 1)On the Chase (Book 2)Survive the Night (Book 3)Through the Fire (Book 4)What People Are Saying:"I love Ruggle's characters. They're sharply drawn, and vividly alive. I'm happy when they find each other. These are wonderful escapist books."—CHARLAINE HARRIS, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series"Sexy and suspenseful, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough."—JULIE ANN WALKER, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author for Hold Your Breath"Chills and thrills and a sexy slow-burning romance from a terrific new voice."—D.D. AYRES, author of the K-9 Rescue Series for Hold Your Breath
Do or Die Cowboy (Dark Horse Cowboys #1)
by June FaverPutting it all on the line for love... Cowboy musician Tyler Garrett has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to put aside his rough-and-tumble rancher's lifestyle and realize his dream. He's on the road to Dallas to record a demo when that dream gets kicked sideways by a beautiful woman on the run.Leah Benson will do whatever it takes to keep her daughter safe. But when her dangerous past catches up with her, she needs a hero—and luckily for her, Tyler Garrett was born and bred for the role.Dark Horse Cowboys Series: Do or Die Cowboy (Book 1)
The Illegitimate Duke: Diamonds in the Rough (Diamonds in the Rough #3)
by Sophie BarnesUnited in a common cause…Lady Juliette Matthews longs to be much more than just another pretty ornament in society. But using her recently acquired fortune to do some good is more complicated than she anticipated. Young ladies are not expected to risk their safety in helping the less fortunate. And the one gentleman who could help in her mission is stubborn, infernally handsome—and far too honorable to act on their mutual attraction.And in a desire impossible to deny…Florian Lowell has suddenly been made heir to the Duke of Redding—a far cry from his status as a dedicated physician. Yet even with his new role as the country’s most eligible bachelor, the beautiful, fearless Juliette is utterly beyond his reach. The scandalous circumstances of his birth would destroy both their reputations if they became known. But when a more urgent danger threatens Juliette’s life, Florian must gamble everything…including the heart only one woman can tame.
The Wedding from Hell, Part 3: Exclusive Excerpt of Consumed
by J. R. WardThe Wedding from Hell, Part 3: Exclusive Excerpt of Consumed is the final part of J.R. Ward’s The Wedding From Hell ebook serialization. Don’t miss this exclusive teaser to her upcoming standalone suspense, Consumed (available in October 2018). See why “Consumed takes it to a whole new level” (Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author). From the creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series, get ready for a new band of brothers. And a firestorm. Anne Ashburn is a woman consumed... By her bitter family legacy, by her scorched career as a firefighter, by her obsession with department bad-boy Danny McGuire, and by a new case that pits her against a fiery killer. Strong-willed Anne was fearless and loved the thrill of fighting fires, pushing herself to be the best. But when one risky decision at a warehouse blaze changes her life forever, Anne must reinvent not only her job, but her whole self. Shattered and demoralized, Anne finds her new career as an arson investigator a pale substitute for the adrenaline-fueled life she left behind. She doesn't believe she will ever feel that same all-consuming passion for her job again—until she encounters a string of suspicious fires setting her beloved city ablaze. Danny McGuire is a premiere fireman, best in the commonwealth, but in the midst of a personal meltdown. Danny is taking risks like never before and seems to have a death wish until he teams up with Anne to find the fire starter. But Danny may be more than a distraction, and as Anne narrows in on her target, the arsonist begins to target her.
Sleep With The Lights On (A Brown and de Luca Novel #1)
by Maggie ShayneThrough the eyes of a killer... Rachel de Luca has found incredible success writing self-help books. But her own blindness and the fact that her troubled brother has gone missing have convinced her that positive thinking is nothing but bull. Her cynicism wavers when a cornea transplant restores her sight. The new eyes seem to give her new life, until they prove too good to be true and she starts seeing terrifying visions of brutal murders-crimes she soon learns are all too real. Detective Mason Brown's own brother recently died, leaving behind a horrific secret. In atonement, Mason donated his brother's organs, though he's kept the fact quiet. Now he wants to help Rachel find her brother, but when he discovers the shocking connection between her visions and his own brother, he suddenly has to do everything in his power to save her from a predator who is somehow still hunting from beyond the grave.
¡Sabemos Que Estabas Mirando!
by C J Edwards Irene SaraviaYo era una mujer en mis treinta normal, trabajadora. ¡Si el reloj biológico estaba sonando, pero era menos relevante – me estaba amordazando! ¡Mi vida sexual era tan estéril como el desierto de Gobi! Entonces, casualmente espiaba a mis vecinos teniendo sexo. ¡Al instante me convertí en una pervertida! ¡Una cosa entonces llevó a la otra...! Extracto: Una vez que tenía cafeína dentro de mí, hice la cama y abrí las cortinas y luego casi salte. Dave estaba ahí y me miraban directamente con una sonrisa en su rostro. Él estaba vestido, más o menos, con jeans, pero no con camisa y no podía quitar mis ojos de su ancho pecho. El parecía un modelo. Él sonrió ampliamente y levanto un dedo, pidiéndome que esperara, antes de agacharse, fuera de vista y levantando una tarjeta grande. Me tomo un momento centrarme en la tarjeta y luego casi tire el café. Tenía una escritura grande y que había sido escrita cuidadosamente a mano y decía: ¡SABEMOS QUE ESTABAS MIRANDO! Por un momento, no sabía qué hacer. Solo estaba congelada en un lugar. Dave disfruto mi reacción y cuando mire hacia atrás, Beth se unió a él, vestía una falda corta y un sujetador. Ella paso su brazo por los hombros de su esposo y sonrió calurosamente. Era preciosa. Tenía que hacer algo. Sosteniendo un dedo como Dave lo había hecho, rebusque entre mis cosas para encontrar un cuaderno grande y un lapicero. Luego escribí rápidamente en una página doble y lo puse contra la ventana: ¡PERO ES QUE SON TAN BUENOS!
Propuesta Indecente
by Sky Corgan Samantha S. Priego MoralesElla piensa que le ofreceré un ascenso como gerente, pero tengo otra clase de ascenso en mente. Cuando me ofrecen un ascenso especial con incremento en la paga que podría saldar mis deudas, no lo pienso dos veces antes de aceptarlo. Ser la asistente personal de un billonario no puede ser tan difícil, ¿o sí? Excepto que mi jefe no solo espera que le prepare café. Ignorando mi antecedente religioso, es como si cada día fuera un juego para ver que tanto puede presionar mis límites antes de que renuncie. Xan Sanderlin es un completo pervertido; un pervertido hombre pecaminoso con un cuerpo asombroso con el que le encanta tentarme. Estoy convencida de que él es el diablo encarnado. Me amenaza con despedirme si no obedezco todas sus órdenes. Me castiga por cosas que ninguna otra mujer soportaría en su sano juicio. Y a pesar de mí decisión de permanecer pura, comienzo a ceder. Una mujer puede soportar solo cierta cantidad de miradas sexys y susurros seductivos. Y cuando pone sus manos sobre mí… temo que mi alma está perdida. ¡Este es un romance de un solo tomo con un final feliz y SIN engaños!
Cinquenta Tons de BDSM - Trilogia
by Sky Corgan Mariana MagalhãesParte Um: Melita sempre teve uma vida aprazível, criada superprotegida por sua família e cortejada por seu melhor amigo Liam, durante toda a adolescência. Seu mundo vira de pernas para o ar quando ela é repentinamente enviada à Nova Iorque para conhecer o homem para o qual foi prometida, o lindo e multibilionário Jack Kemble. Deixar para trás tudo que ela conhece por um homem que nunca viu prova ser um desafio muito maior do que Melita poderia imaginar, especialmente quando Jack exige que ela passe uma semana em uma escola de BDSM na Califórnia. Parte Dois: Parte Dois: Melita continua relutante às aulas do Resort de Consciência Corporal de Napa Valley, uma exclusiva escola de BDSM. Encurralada entre atender aos desejos de seu noivo e manter seus valores morais, Melita duela internamente para decidir se chega ao fim do curso. As aulas apenas começaram, e ela tem um longo caminho pela frente. Parte Três: Melita retorna à Nova Iorque com armas em punho, e Jack é seu alvo. Ou Jack concorda em ensiná-la BDSM ele mesmo, ou Melita pegará o próximo voo de volta ao Texas. Será que as aulas práticas de Jack serão suficientes para restaurar o relacionamento abalado deles, ou será que ele a empurrará ainda mais para os braços de outro?
Sonhadora
by Jill Barnett Tânia NezioCrítica 5 estrelas da Publishers Weekly: "Um raio de sol de verão! Jill Barnett criou outro conto encantador cheio de diálogos espirituosos, muito humor e um pouco de magia." A maioria das garotas inglesas encontra seu grande amor em um salão de festas ou em uma sala de visitas refinada. Letitia Olive Hornsby encontrou o amor dela quando o jogou dentro de um rio. Uma diabinha de cabelos encaracolados e olhos azuis e com apenas nove anos, ela decide que Richard, o filho arrojado, bonito e totalmente desonroso do Conde de Downe, é o príncipe no cavalo branco de seus sonhos. Richard espera que sua vida seja entediante e tranquila quando estiver em casa, mas depois de um encontro casual com a intrometida Letty e seu detestável cão, Gus, ele descobre que não há descanso para os perversos. Ele logo se vê em cativeiro a bordo de um navio de contrabandistas com uma jovem que o adora e é uma catástrofe ambulante... além de seu enorme cão. Sem perder o ritmo, ela os coloca em uma situação hilariante após a outra antes que Richard perceba que ela pode ser a única mulher que pode salvar sua alma negra com uma fé nele que é brilhante o suficiente para queimar as sombras do coração mais escuro. Se ele conseguir sobreviver...
The Kiss
by Antonio Almas Eduarda BritoBecause life will never be a straight line and there are moments that it swings, rises and falls, wavers. What seems to be predestined can change the course completely. Based on reality, the author tells a fictioned story that gets lost in time and the memories whose were there. A tale where the youth innocence is mixed with maturity of those who have went through the hardships of life.
L'amour selon Marisol
by Cristina Origone Benedicte DazyElena, mariée à Yuri et mère d’une fillette de trois ans, mène une vie en apparence sereine jusqu’à ce que son passé la rattrape, suite au décès tragique de Francesco, son ex-fiancé, dans un accident. Son séjour à Celle Ligure, sa ville natale théâtre de sa rencontre avec Francesco, pour assister aux funérailles lui permettra de faire la connaissance de Marisol. Et rien ne sera plus comme avant. Que lui réserve le futur ? Son amour pour Francesco est-il vraiment enterré sous les pierres tombales du temps ? L’amour selon Marisol est un voyage introspectif, à la recherche du bonheur. Un parcours doux-amer sur le chemin des souvenirs pour se redécouvrir et commencer à vivre.
Take the Lead: A Dance Off Novel (A Dance Off Novel #1)
by Alexis DariaThe first in a sizzling new series about finding love on and off the dance floor from #OwnVoices author Alexis Daria. <P><P>Gina Morales wants to win. It’s her fifth season on The Dance Off, a top-rated network TV celebrity dance competition, and she’s never even made it to the finals. When she meets her latest partner, she sees her chance. He's handsome, rippling with muscles, and he stars on the popular Alaskan wilderness reality show Living Wild. With his sexy physique and name recognition, she thinks he’s her ticket to the finals—until she realizes they’re being set up. <P><P>Stone Nielson hates Los Angeles, he hates reality TV, and he hates that fact that he had to join the cast of the The Dance Off because of family obligations. He can’t wait to get back to Alaska, but he also can’t deny his growing attraction to his bubbly Puerto Rican dance partner. Neither of them are looking for romantic entanglements, and Stone can’t risk revealing his secrets, but as they heat up the dance floor, it’s only a matter of time until he feels an overwhelming urge to take the lead.When the tabloids catch on to their developing romance, the spotlight threatens to ruin not just their relationship, but their careers and their shot at the trophy. Gina and Stone will have to decide if their priorities lie with fame, fortune, or the chance at a future together.
Lusitanian Stud
by Francesca St. ClaireEighteen-year-old Sarah Kowalski falls in love with gorgeous Diogo, while on vacation in Portugal. But their steamy romance is short-lived. Found in bed by her grandmother, she is sent back to the States straight away. Seven years later, Sarah returns to Portugal, and she’s not thrilled to discover her smoking-hot first lover, Diogo, is also back in town. She can’t seem to forgive him for not staying in touch all those years ago, but neither can she deny the heat of attraction between them now. Sex is just as exciting and fulfilling as she remembered, but to overcome her past pain she must first learn the reason for his extended silence.