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A Love Like the Sun: The tender and unforgettable romantic debut for 2024
by Riss M Neilson'Extraordinary... a raw, vulnerable, breath-stealing love you can feel as you read' Emily Henry'Dazzling, tender, and romantic' Carley FortuneWe've always been best friends... but what if we were more?Laniah and Isaac have been best friends since childhood, and they couldn't be more different. She's a homebody who runs a small natural hair store with her mum. He's an international influencer with the paparazzi on his tail. When Issac comes home for the first time in months and discovers Laniah and her mum are struggling to keep their business afloat, she refuses to take a dime from him. And so, he does what any self-respecting best friend would do: tells the world they're dating.Suddenly business is booming, and Laniah reluctantly agrees to pretend to be lovers for the course of the summer. Just long enough to catch the eye of an investor and get her dream back on track.But as the lines between what's real and pretend blur, it becomes harder and harder to see where friendship ends and something else begins....Brimming with chemistry, A Love like the Sun is the perfect slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance about falling in love and second chances. Perfect for fans of Tia Williams and Emily Henry.'Beautifully crafted and achingly tender... A must read!' Kristina Forest, author of The Partner Plot'A poetic, sexy, and intimate portrait of falling in love... I absolutely devoured the best friends-to-lovers dynamic' Jessica Joyce, author You, With a View'Sexy, heartwarming and soulfully human, Riss M. Neilson's stunning adult debut is an homage to home, family, love, and the fears that hold us back from our destiny' Shirlene Obuobi, author of On Rotation'A truly remarkable, achingly tender, and deliciously sexy romance that will stick with me for years to come' Mazey Eddings, author of The Plus One
A Love Made New: A Reluctant Bride, An Unbroken Heart, A Love Made New (The Amish of Birch Creek Novels #3)
by Kathleen FullerAbigail Schrock knows God can make all things new, but does that include her broken heart?It seems as if everyone is falling in love in Birch Creek, including Abigail Schrock. But when heartbreak descends on her already fragile world, she can&’t help but feel that if she&’d only been a little prettier, she could be on her way down the aisle. To make matters worse, Abigail&’s two sisters have found love, and all Abigail can seem to find is the chocolate she has stashed away in the pantry.Asa Bontrager has never had trouble with the ladies in his Amish community—his good looks have always gotten him far. Which is why he&’s baffled by the call he&’s received from God to pursue Abigail, a woman who seems determined to turn him away.Can Abigail find the peace and joy she so desperately desires? Will she allow herself to stop running and melt into the embrace of unforeseen comfort? If she does, she may discover a love powerful enough to restore her hope in a promising future.
A Love Redeemed
by Lisa JordanJust-for-now could become forever…They agreed to help each other out. No one mentioned falling in love.Back home after losing her job, Isabella Bradley plans to stay only long enough to save her father’s diner, but she can’t do it alone. Her childhood friend Tucker Holland has the perfect solution—he will renovate the diner if she’ll be a nanny for his twins. But as Isabella and Tucker reconnect, their arrangement begins to feel a lot less temporary…
A Love So Deep
by Suzetta PerkinsWhen Graham Peters's wife of forty years suddenly dies, he finds himself unable to cope with her absence. He shuts everyone out and tries to keep his memories of love forever intact by going through the motions of a daily routine. But when a friend convinces him to enjoy an evening at a jazz club, he meets and falls for Rita Long, a beautiful, sultry singer who draws the eyes and ears of everyone around her. Soon, Graham is wondering whether there might be life after death, and if he can allow himself to love another woman while still dealing with loss. But Rita brings her own baggage in the form of an ex-husband: a has-been NBA star who is exploiting her for money. And when one of Graham's friends grows jealous of his new love, things turn nasty and potentially violent. Graham and Rita struggle to keep their relationship alive, while everyone around them wants it to fail. They must give each other all that they have as they fight to survive in this story of passion, betrayal, destruction, and redemption.ex-husband, ex-NBA star who is consumed with tapping into her success to satisfy his gambling debts. And there's a secret admirer, Graham's best friend Charlie, whose jealousy turns to rage when Rita and Graham become an item that guarantees an explosive end. It will take all that is within Rita and Graham to save the love that has blossomed between them as their foes line up one by one and threaten to destroy their relationship and old friendships. And for Graham the question becomes, can he still have the memories of the love of his life while establishing a brand-new one This is the story of love and happiness, friendship and betrayal, destruction and resurrection.
A Love So Strong
by Arlene JamesIn need of a wife, Pastor Marcus Wheeler was sure God would send him a good woman—anyone except Nicole Archer. Though she was kind and beautiful, she was far too young and unconventional to be a proper minister's wife. She couldn't possibly be the one for him. But the more time he spent with Nicole, the more he marveled at her strength and spirit. Nicole made juggling school and family responsibilities seem easy, yet Marcus knew he could help ease her burdens—and make her smile. Sometimes God's plan isn't what one expects....
A Love So Strong & When Love Comes Home
by Arlene JamesFamily and togetherness go hand in hand in Arlene James's heartwarming stories.A Love So StrongAs a pastor, Marcus Wheeler knows it's his duty to help Nicole Archer and her little brother. Yet the more he comes to know the siblings, the more duty gives way to care. And before long, care just might turn into love.When Love Comes HomeThe return of her long-missing son is all Paige Ellis could want-until she runs into the problems that come with him. It seems that making Paige's dreams come true will take help. Attorney Grady Jones brought her son home...can he bring this family a happy ending?
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde
by Tia WilliamsIn this sexy modern-day fairytale from the New York Times bestselling author of Seven Days in June, a free-spirited florist and an enigmatic musician share a soul mate connection told through the history, art, and the magic of Harlem. A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2024 A BookPage Best Romance Book of 2024 A 2024 NPR Book We Love The daughter of a powerful Atlanta dynasty, Ricki Wilde is the opposite of her famous socialite sisters. In her bones, Ricki knows that somewhere, a different, more exciting life awaits her. When she moves into a Harlem brownstone, she leaves behind her family, wealth, and chaotic romantic decisions to realize her dream of opening a flower shop. One evening Ricki encounters a handsome, deeply mysterious stranger who knocks her world off balance in the most unexpected way. Set against the backdrop of modern Harlem and Renaissance glamour, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde is a swoon-worthy love story of two passionate artists drawn to the magic, romance, and opportunity of New York, and whose lives are uniquely and irreversibly linked.Includes a Reading Group Guide.
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde: the epic new romance from the author of Seven Days in June
by Tia WilliamsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Seven Days in June, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde is an epic love story one hundred years in the making . . .Leap years are a strange, enchanted time. And for some, even a single February can be life-changing. Ricki Wilde has many talents, but being a Wilde isn't one of them. As the impulsive, artistic daughter of a powerful Atlanta dynasty, she's the opposite of her famous socialite sisters. Where they're long-stemmed roses, she's a dandelion: an adorable bloom that's actually a weed, born to float wherever the wind blows. In her bones, Ricki knows that somewhere, a different, more exciting life awaits her. When regal nonagenarian, Ms. Della, invites her to rent the bottom floor of her Harlem brownstone, Ricki jumps at the chance for a fresh beginning. She leaves behind her family, wealth, and chaotic romantic decisions to realize her dream of opening a flower shop. And just beneath the surface of her new neighbourhood, the music, stories and dazzling drama of the Harlem Renaissance still simmers. One evening in February as the heady, curiously off-season scent of night-blooming jasmine fills the air, Ricki encounters a handsome, deeply mysterious stranger who knocks her world off balance in the most unexpected way. Set against the backdrop of modern Harlem and Renaissance glamour, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde is a swoon-worthy love story of two passionate artists drawn to the magic, romance, and opportunity of New York, and whose lives are uniquely and irreversibly linked. EVERYONE'S FALLING FOR TIA WILLIAMS'A sexy, modern love story to start the summer off right' Reese Witherspoon'A smart, sexy testament to Black joy' Jodi Picoult'Tia Williams conjures a seductive fantasy' Rumaan Alam'Hilarious, romantic and incredibly sexy' Hello!(P) 2024 Grand Central Publishing
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde: the epic new romance from the author of Seven Days in June
by Tia Williams'A spellbinding modern fairytale, sexy and warm and full of hope and the power of love' BOLU BABALOLA'Funny, sexy and breathtakingly romantic' EMILY HENRYOne florist. One pianist. One love story . . . One hundred years in the making.Ricki Wilde has many talents, but being a Wilde isn't one of them. As the impulsive, artistic daughter of a powerful Atlanta dynasty, she's the opposite of her famous socialite sisters. In her bones, Ricki knows that somewhere, a more exciting life awaits her.So, when she is invited to rent the bottom floor of a Harlem brownstone, Ricki jumps at the chance for a fresh start. She leaves behind her wealth and chaotic romantic decisions to realize her dream of opening a flower shop. Then one evening in February, as the heady scent of night-blooming jasmine fills the air, Ricki encounters a handsome stranger who knocks her world off balance in the most unexpected way.Set against the backdrop of modern Harlem and Renaissance glamour, A Love Song for Ricki Wilde is a swoon-worthy love story of two passionate artists drawn to the magic, romance, and opportunity of New York.'Magical and steamy . . . their love story is literally written in the stars' RED'Williams never ceases to surprise and delight!' ROBINNE LEE'It's a showstopper' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'Punchy and poignant, sweeping and yet so intimate' KENNEDY RYAN'Quirky, suspenseful, and unforgettable' BOOKLIST STARRED REVIEW'Reads like the best kind of love song: tender, smart and sexy' LEAH JOHNSONEVERYONE'S FALLING FOR TIA WILLIAMS'A sexy, modern love story to start the summer off right' Reese Witherspoon'A smart, sexy testament to Black joy' Jodi Picoult'Tia Williams conjures a seductive fantasy' Rumaan Alam'Hilarious, romantic and incredibly sexy' Hello!READERS LOVE SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE'This is a MUST-READ!' 5* reader review'Such a beautiful love story' 5* reader review'Modern, beautiful, emotional, sexy and funny!' 5* reader review''I literally couldn't put it down' 5* reader review
A Love Story Starring My Dead Best Friend
by Emily HornerFor months, Cass has heard her best friend, Julia, whisper about a secret project. When Julia dies in a car accident, her drama friends decide to bring the project--a musical called Totally Sweet Ninja Death Squad--to fruition. But Cass isn't a drama person. She can't take a summer of painting sets, and she won't spend long hours with Heather, the girl who made her miserable all through middle school and has somehow landed the leading role. So Cass takes off. In alternating chapters, she spends the first part of summer on a cross-country bike trip and the rest swallowing her pride, making props, and--of all things--falling for Heather. This is a story of the breadth of love. Of the depth of friendship. And of the most hilarious musical one quiet suburb has ever seen.
A Love Story for Bewildered Girls: 'Utterly gorgeous' Pandora Sykes
by Emma Morgan'An utterly gorgeous novel. It will forever hold my heart in its pages' Pandora Sykes, co-host of The High-Low podcastGrace loves a woman. Annie loves a man. Violet isn't quite sure. But you'll love them all...Grace has what one might call a 'full and interesting life' which is code for not married and has no kids. Her life is the envy of her straight friends, but all this time she has been waiting in secret for love to hit her so hard that she runs out of breath, like the way a wave in a rough sea bowls you over, slams you into the sand, and nearly drowns you.When Grace meets a beautiful woman at a party, she falls suddenly and desperately in love. At the same party, lawyer Annie meets the man of her dreams - the only man she's ever met whose table manners are up to her mother's standards. And across the city, Violet, who is afraid of almost everything, is making another discovery of her own: that for the first time in her life she's falling in love with a woman.A Love Story for Bewildered Girls is a moving and exquisitely funny novel about love, sex and heartbreak.'Exquisitely tender, beautifully written, funny and sad' Daisy Buchanan, author of How to Be a Grown-up 'Funny, honest, brilliant' Nina Stibbe, bestselling author of Love, Nina'I absolutely loved this book by Emma Morgan which follows 3 women's very different love lives... I inhaled it' Emma Gannon, Sunday Times best-selling author and host of the podcast Ctrl-Alt-Delete'Funny, touching, uplifting, thoroughly modern' Lauren Bravo, author of What Would the Spice Girls Do?'I was transfixed by this funny and moving story of three women navigating their way through the complexities of love, life and the search for personal fulfilment' Sarah Haywood, author of The Cactus, a Richard & Judy Book Club Pick 'A charming modern romance' Glamour 'Beautifully written, Morgan's novel is a seriously impressive debut' Stylist'Emma Morgan is an author to look out for' Julie Cohen, author of 'Louis & Louise'LONGLISTED FOR THE POLARI PRIZE 2020
A Love To Keep
by Cynthia RutledgeWidower Drew McCashlin hires Lori Loveland and is instantly smitten. But learning to love again is hard for Drew as he struggles to regain his faith and confidence. But soon, the McCashlins are won over by Lori's charm and charisma. Original.
A Love Too Proud
by Kathy KellerYoung and defenseless, Callie Hastings had no choice but to stand trial for a crime she had not committed. Believing that her innocence would soon be proved, she never guessed that the infuriatingly arrogant man who had accused her would also be her judge. Accustomed to wealth, power and the adoration of women, Jonathan Trenholme could not believe he'd been outwitted by a feisty, illiterate young girl straight off a Colonial tobacco farm. Callie Hastings needed a lesson in humility--and he was just the man for the job. Never did he imagine that their lives would soon be hopelessly entangled, their hearts forever enmeshed, their heated bodies exquisitely entwined.
A Love Undone
by Cindy WoodsmallA husband and son abandoned to forge a path alone.A young woman who sacrificed her dreams.How will the God of grace and hope help them find their way? At nineteen years old, Old Order Amish Jolene Keim was on the brink of happily-ever-after when everything changed, stealing the future she expected and burdening her with an unbearable decision. For the next ten years, Jolene throws herself into family life--and then she meets Andy Fisher. The horse trainer and father to a sweet nine year-old challenges her and holds up a mirror to issues Jolene has been unwilling to face. Andy is cautious about his deepening friendship with Jolene, but he believes she knows the truth about him - that he is a grass widower. As a man whose wife has abandoned him six years past, he is unable to divorce or remarry according to the Amish ways. Andy has wrestled with God concerning his reality, and he had found peace with the solitary future facing him...until he met Jolene. As Andy and Jolene find themselves confronted by difficult choices, will they trust in God's guidance--or will the allure of their deepening friendship only lead to further temptation?
A Love Untamed
by Karen van der ZeeShould she give him the photo or throw it out and pretend she'd never found it...?Livia had bought the house-lock, stock and barrel. Unknowingly, she'd also bought Clint Bracamonte's past.... He'd returned to find Livia the new owner of his family home. As Livia cleared long-unopened drawers and sorted through long-forgotten boxes, she delighted in each new discovery about the man she'd quickly come to love. And then Livia had come across the photograph-which seemed to change everything....
A Love Untamed: A Feral Warriors Novel (Feral Warriors #7)
by Pamela PalmerThere’s a Fox on the hunt . . . “Hot shifters, evil beings trying to destroy the world, a lot of action and intrigue what more could a reader ask for?” —Fresh FictionThey are called Feral Warriors—an elite band of immortals who can change shape at will. Sworn to rid the world of evil, consumed by sorcery and seduction, their wild natures are primed for release . . .The newest member of the elite Feral Warriors brotherhood, Fox is eager to prove himself on the frontlines of battle against the Daemons. When paired with the legendary Ilina warrior Melisande, he expects the fierce beauty to quickly fall under the spell of his quite considerable charm. Instead, he finds himself spellbound by a woman who’s his match in every way.Beneath Melisande’s brittle exterior lies centuries of pain and a violent hatred of all shape-shifters—a hatred that slowly crumbles after she and Fox are caught in a deadly and cunning Mage trap and she glimpses a surprising depth in her far-too-seductive partner. Their survival demands unconditional trust—and their salvation surrender to a wild, untamed love.“Pamela Palmer’s top-notch characterization, wild imagination, and emotional realism make this book an exciting read. Reviewer Top Pick!” —Night Owl Reviews“A Love Untamed is a sure pleaser for fans of this fantastic and exciting series. Surprises and shocks, twists and turns, lows so dark they were a torment to read and highs so lofty they made me dizzy, all pepper the novel making it a true page flipper.” —Long and Short Reviews “All who value good storytelling should not miss this one!” —Affaire de Coeur
A Love Worth Waiting For & Heaven Knows
by Jillian HartInspirational stories of small-town love by Jillian HartA Love Worth Waiting ForWealthy tycoon Noah Ashton lacks nothing but love…until a trip to his small Montana hometown leads him to gentle schoolteacher Julie Renton. Julie is reluctant to risk her heart, but when a shocking ordeal throws them together, Noah may prove to be the man she's always waited for.Heaven KnowsThe warm welcome she receives from a widower and his daughter is the last thing Alexandra Sims expected. John Corey could never turn away anyone in need, and he's determined to help—and love—Alexandra, in spite of the secret she hides.
A Love by Design (The Secret Scientists of London #3)
by Elizabeth EverettYou couldn&’t design a better hero than the very eligible and extremely charming Earl Grantham. Unless, of course, you are Margaret Gault, who wants nothing to do with the man who broke her youthful heart.Widowed and determined, Margaret Gault has returned to Athena&’s Retreat and the welcoming arms of her fellow secret scientists with an ambitious plan in mind: to establish England&’s first woman-owned engineering firm. But from the moment she sets foot in London her plans are threatened by greedy investors and—at literally every turn—the irritatingly attractive Earl Grantham, a man she can never forgive. George Willis, the Earl Grantham, is thrilled that the woman he has loved since childhood has returned to London. Not as thrilling, however, is her decision to undertake an engineering commission from his political archnemesis. When Margaret&’s future and Grantham&’s parliamentary reforms come into conflict, Grantham must use every ounce of charm he possesses—along with his stunning good looks and flawless physique, of course—to win Margaret over to his cause. Facing obstacles seemingly too large to dismantle, will Grantham and Margaret remain forever disconnected or can they find a way to bridge their differences, rekindle the passion of their youth, and construct a love built to last?
A Love for All Seasons
by Bettye GriffinAlicia Timberlake was the woman of his dreams. And Jack Devlin couldn't believe his luck in finding her. But Alicia had always kept people at a distance, unwilling to let anyone-not even her family-close. Still, Jack wasn't about to give up the perfect match without a fight. He was certain that, given time, Alicia would eventually open up to him. But is he prepared to fight for love for the long haul?Struggling with her own demons, Alicia questioned everything she'd ever known when a family tragedy revealed a secret that shook her very foundation. Determined to reevaluate her life, Alicia may finally be ready to open herself to love. But will it be too late?
A Love for All Time
by Dorothy GarlockA consistent Waldenbook bestselling author, Dorothy Garlock writes also under the pseudonyms Johanna Phillips and Dorothy Phillips. Casey Farlowe gives up all hope of a normal life--including marriage and children--after a car crash leaves her scarred. And Dan Murdock, the man who rescued her from the burning auto, must convince her that he loves her just the way she is.
A Love for Irma Rose: An Amish Year Novella (Amish Year Novellas)
by Beth WisemanThe year is 1957, and young Irma Rose has a choice to make. Date the man who is &“right&” for her? Or give Jonas a chance, the wild and reckless suitor who refuses to take no for an answer? Irma Rose steps onto the path she believes God has planned for her, but when she loses her footing, she is forced to rethink her choice.
A Love for Leah
by Emma MillerThe Widow's Second Chance Widow Leah Yoder married for love once. Now that she's come home to Seven Poplars, she wants a marriage of convenience that will provide a longed-for family without dishonoring the memory of her late husband. A steady, serious older man would be ideal-someone completely unlike handsome, fun-loving Thomas Stutzman. She and the aspiring organic farmer agree to court to prove that this time, the matchmaker has made a mistake! But as their friendship deepens, will Leah settle for what she thought she needed, or put fear aside for a second chance at happiness?
A Love for Leah (Amish of Pontotoc #2)
by Amy LillardFor the Amish of Pontotoc, Mississippi, faith can open minds—and hearts—to create surprising bonds for a lifetime . . . Independent-minded Leah Gingerich has always been outspoken. And even though she is now a progressive Mennonite, she's rediscovering the joys of family traditions back in her Amish hometown. Yet she can't help but clash with her handsome new Amish neighbor, Jamie Stoltzfus. He's too hard-headed and old-line to see that his traumatized young nephew, Peter, needs faith and help—or that a woman who stands up to him may be what he needs to heal . . . After a devastating tragedy, Jamie moved to Pontotoc with his nephew for a fresh start. Holding fast to his beliefs is the only way he feels he can aid Peter—and himself. But somehow, Leah's freethinking ways and feisty challenges are sparking a happiness he's never felt before. Soon, Jamie can't imagine his life without her. But are their differences ultimately too great to overcome—or can love bridge their way to a future together? Praise for Amy Lillard and her Wells Landing novels “An inspirational story of romance, faith, and trust . . . will appeal to fans of Wanda Brunstetter and Beverly Lewis.” —Library Journal on Caroline’s Secret “Fans of inspirational romance will appreciate Lillard’s vivid characters and positive message.” —Publishers Weekly
A Love for Leah and Plain Sanctuary: A Love for Leah\Plain Sanctuary (The\amish Matchmaker Ser.)
by Emma Miller Alison StoneTwo stories about forever love in Amish countryA Love for Leah by Emma MillerWidow Leah Yoder married for love once. Now she wants a marriage of convenience. A steady, serious older man would be ideal—someone completely unlike handsome, fun-loving Thomas Stutzman. But as their friendship deepens, will Leah settle for what she thought she needed or put fear aside for a second chance at happiness?Plain Sanctuary by Alison StoneAfter her ex-husband breaks out of prison, Amish beauty Heather Miller must rely on US marshal Zachary Walker for safety. For Zach, this mission is personal: the escaped convict killed his sister. But with Zach’s natural protective instincts toward Heather turning into something deeper, he must keep his emotional distance. Because a lapse in judgment could prove deadly.