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It's Been a Pleasure, Noni Blake: A Novel
by Claire Christian"A vibrant story of self-discovery...sure to capture readers' hearts."—Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA sparkling, feel-good tale about starting over, for anyone who's spent too much of their own life making other people happy.What if you made yourself your number one priority?Of all the women and men Noni Blake has pleased in her life, there&’s one she&’s often overlooked—herself. After the end of a decade-long relationship, Noni decides it&’s time for that to change. She&’s finally going to prioritize her wants and desires and only do things (and people) that feel good in the moment.As she embarks on a pleasure-seeking quest that takes her halfway around the world, she discovers that maybe she can have everything, and everyone, she&’s ever wanted.Effortlessly hilarious and relatable, Claire Christian spins a fresh, uplifting story about starting over as a thirtysomething woman who&’s been living life for everyone else. A story of self-discovery for the ages, Noni&’s journey serves as a reminder that life is what we make of it—so why not enjoy it?"Funny, refreshing and empowering."—Lindsey Kelk
It's Better This Way: A Novel
by Debbie MacomberAfter her marriage ends, one woman’s struggle to pick up the pieces finally leads to a new beginning but is the past truly behind her? #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber explores the powerful intersections of love and family in this poignant novel. <P><P>It’s been nearly six years since Julia Jones had her heart broken. After her husband became involved with another woman, she did everything she could to save their marriage, to no avail. Their two daughters continue to stand by Julia in the wake of their father’s behavior—and they’ve had a tough time getting along with the &“other woman&” who became their stepmother. Distraught after selling the family home, Julia moves into a condominium complex that offers the warmth and charm of a fresh start. Now, having settled into her new community and sold her successful interior design business, she’s embraced a fulfilling new life, one that doesn’t seem to need a man in it. Her beloved father’s trusty saying is ringing truer than ever: It’s better this way. <P><P>But when Julia meets a handsome new resident in the building’s exercise room, she can’t help but be drawn to him. Heath Johnson is a welcome change from the men she’s encountered on the occasional—mostly disastrous—dates her sister has eagerly planned for her over the years. As she and Heath, a divorcé himself, begin to grow close, their friendship blossoms into an unexpected love. However, they soon realize that combining families proves to be a challenge, even though their four children are adults. <P><P>When a dramatic revelation threatens the happiness they’ve found, Julia and Heath must reconcile their love for their children with their love for each other. If they can’t, their bright future together may be nothing but a dream. <P><P><b>A New York Times Best Seller</b>
It's Better This Way: the joyful and uplifting new novel from the New York Times #1 bestseller
by Debbie MacomberThe joyful and escapist new novel from New York Times bestselling author Debbie MacomberIt's been nearly six years since Julia Jones had her heart broken. After her husband fell in love with another woman, Julia fought to keep her family together, but now, recalling the words of her beloved father, she realises it's time to move on: it's better this way.Desperate for a fresh start, Julia sells the family home and moves into an apartment complex, and she's delighted to discover that her new abode comes with a gorgeous new neighbour. Heath is a welcome change from the men Julia usually dates, and as a divorcé himself he understands the difficulties of a fractured family all too well.As a relationship between Julia and Heath blossoms, Julia dares to dream that her life is looking up - until a dramatic revelation threatens their newfound happiness. Will Julia, Heath find a way through - and will it be together?Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Phillipa Ashley and Jenny Colgan, It's Better This Way is the perfect uplifting love story about fresh starts and finding a second chance for your happy ever after
It's Better This Way: the joyful and uplifting new novel from the New York Times #1 bestseller
by Debbie MacomberThe joyful and escapist new novel from New York Times bestselling author Debbie MacomberIt's been nearly six years since Julia Jones had her heart broken. After her husband fell in love with another woman, Julia fought to keep her family together, but now, recalling the words of her beloved father, she realises it's time to move on: it's better this way.Desperate for a fresh start, Julia sells the family home and moves into an apartment complex, and she's delighted to discover that her new abode comes with a gorgeous new neighbour. Heath is a welcome change from the men Julia usually dates, and as a divorcé himself he understands the difficulties of a fractured family all too well.As a relationship between Julia and Heath blossoms, Julia dares to dream that her life is looking up - until a dramatic revelation threatens their newfound happiness. Will Julia, Heath find a way through - and will it be together?Perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Phillipa Ashley and Jenny Colgan, It's Better This Way is the perfect uplifting love story about fresh starts and finding a second chance for your happy ever after
It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken: The Smart Girl's Break-Up Buddy
by Greg Behrendt Amiira Ruotola-BehrendtThere's no doubt about it--breakups suck. But in the first few hours or weeks that follow, there's one important truth you need to recognize: Some things can't and shouldn't be fixed, especially that loser who dumped you or forced you to dump him. It's called a breakup because it's broken, and starting right here, right now, it's time to dry your tears, put down that pint of ice cream, log out of his email, and open this book to chapter one--and start turning your breakup into a breakover. From Greg Behrendt, coauthor of the smash, two-million-copy bestseller He's Just Not That Into You, comes It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken--the ultimate survival guide to getting over Mr. Wrong and reclaiming your inner Superfox. From how to put yourself through "He-tox" to how to throw yourself a kick-ass pity party, Greg and his coauthor and wife, Amiira, share their hilarious and helpful roadmap for getting past the heartache and back into the game. You will learn:Why you shouldn't call him--and what he's thinking when you doHow to keep your friends and not lose your jobHow to avoid breakup pitfalls: IM-ing, stalking, having sex with your exReframing reality--seeing the relationship for what it wasHow to transform yourself into a hot, happening Superfox and get a jump on the better, brighter future that awaitsComplete with an essential workbook to help you put the crazy down on paper and not take it out into the world, It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken is a must-have manual for finding your way back to an even more rocking you.From the Paperback edition.
It's Christmas Everywhere But Here
by Liam GreyChristmas brings dreams of peace, love, and family time for most. Sadly, Russell Moore isn't so blessed. Since his coming out and marriage prompted a less-than-joyful reaction from his religious parents, Russ has kept his distance to avoid their conservative disapproval. With his husband David deployed overseas for the second Christmas in a row, Russ gives in to the loneliness and takes his stepchildren to meet his parents for the first time, hoping the "goodwill toward men" spirit will overcome his mother's zealotry. But Russ's Christmas joy is too quickly deflated by his mother's unmet expectations, leaving Russ to ponder if peace, love, and perhaps matricide go hand in hand.
It's Complicated (But It Doesn't Have to Be)
by Paul Carrick BrunsonThe “Modern Day Matchmaker” presents a refreshingly optimistic and plainspoken dating guide to finding romance—both on- and off-line. Finding and keeping a mate has never been harder. New rules are needed to navigate the complicated and changing modern-love landscape. If someone wants to find “the one,” what are the guidelines he or she needs to know, now that online dating and Google-searching a prospective love interest are the norm? Happily married for ten years, Paul Carrick Brunson is a husband, a father, and a rising star in the matchmaking world. In It’s Complicated (But It Doesn’t Have to Be), Brunson tackles relevant questions such as: Is marriage right for my personality type? Do the rules of chivalry still apply? How can I date more than one person without hurt feelings? What is the best mode of communication (text messages, phone, e-mail, etc. ) for asking someone out? With an appealing mix of humor, candor, and real-world examples, It’s Complicated (But It Doesn’t Have to Be) is a breath of fresh air in the dating guide category, offering a message of eternal optimism from a man who believes in true love—and practices what he preaches. .
It's Elementary
by Elise BryantA fast-paced, completely delightful new mystery about what happens when parents get a little too involved in their kids' schools, from NAACP Image Award nominee Elise Bryant.Mavis Miller is not a PTA mom. She has enough on her plate with her feisty seven-year-old daughter, Pearl, an exhausting job at a nonprofit, and the complexities of a multigenerational household. So no one is more surprised than Mavis when she caves to Trisha Holbrook, the long-reigning, slightly terrifying PTA president, and finds herself in charge of the school&’s brand-new DEI committee.As one of the few Black parents at this California elementary school, Mavis tries to convince herself this is an opportunity for real change. But things go off the rails at the very first meeting, when the new principal's plans leave Trisha absolutely furious. Later that night, when Mavis spies Trisha in yellow rubber gloves and booties, lugging cleaning supplies and giant black trash bags to her waiting minivan, it&’s only natural that her mind jumps to somewhere it surely wouldn&’t in the light of day.Except Principal Smith fails to show up for work the next morning, and has been MIA since the meeting. Determined to get to the bottom of things, Mavis, along with the school psychologist with the great forearms (look, it&’s worth noting), launches an investigation that will challenge her views on parenting, friendship, and elementary school politics.Brilliantly written, It's Elementary is a quick-witted, escapist romp that perfectly captures just how far parents will go to give their kids the very best, all wrapped in a mystery that will leave you guessing to the very end.
It's Getting Scot in Here (The Wild Wicked Highlanders #1)
by Suzanne EnochThree brides for three wild and wicked Highlanders…Meet the wild, wicked, [ready-to-wed ] MacTaggert brothers, who must find a London-bred bride or lose the Highland home they love, in this sparkling new Scottish historical romance series from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Suzanne Enoch! “It’s time to fall in love with Suzanne Enoch.” — Lisa KleypasA hellion? Or heaven-sent?Rugged Highlander Niall MacTaggert and his brothers know the stakes: The heir must marry a London lass of their mother’s choosing or lose their ancestral estate. But Niall’s eldest brother shows no interest in the lady selected. Is it because Amelia-Rose is too independent? Free-spirited? Outspoken? Frankly, Niall admires her for all the reasons his brother doesn’t, but surely he can find a way to soften up the whip-smart lass and make her the perfect, demure match… for the sake of the family, of course.The sharper the thorn the sweeter the rose…Amelia-Rose Baxter is the reigning queen of London Society, and she’s nobody's fool. Her parents may insist she catch a title, but she’s got her own vision of the ideal husband: a man who wants more than a pretty face and pretty manners; a man who can appreciate her sharp mind as well as her body; a man who considers her his equal—a sophisticated man who loves London life and won’t try to tame her wild heart...Happily whatever after!Yet she can’t seem to resist rugged, plain-spoken Niall, despite her reservations about barbarian Highlanders. Niall is finding the lass nigh irresistible as well, but he’s seen the mistake his father made in marrying an Englishwoman who doesn’t like the Highlands. The odds against true love are enormous… then again, the bigger the risk, the better the reward!
It's Getting Scot in Here (The Wild Wicked Highlanders #1)
by Suzanne EnochThe first in a wickedly seductive new Scottish historical romance series from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Enoch! “It’s time to fall in love with Suzanne Enoch.” — Lisa KleypasHAPPILY-EVER-AFTERLondon socialite Amelia-Rose Baxter is nobody’s fool. Her parents may want her to catch a title, but she will never change who she is for the promise of marriage. Her husband will be a man who can appreciate her sharp mind as well as her body. A sophisticated man who loves life in London. A man who considers her his equal—and won’t try to tame her wild heart...IN THE HIGHLANDSRough, rugged Highlander Niall MacTaggert and his brothers know the rules: the eldest must marry or lose the ancestral estate, period. But Niall’s eldest brother just isn’t interested in the lady his mother selected. Is it because Amelia-Rose is just too. . . Free-spirited? Yes. Brazen? Aye. Surely Niall can find a way to soften up the whip-smart lass and make her the perfect match for his brother for the sake of the family.JUST GOT A WHOLE LOT HOTTER.Instead it’s Niall who tempts Amelia-Rose, despite her reservations about barbarian Highlanders. Niall finds the lass nigh irresistible as well, but he won’t make the mistake his father did in marrying an Englishwoman who doesn’t like the Highlands. Does he have what it takes to win her heart? There is only one way to find out...
It's Gotta Be You (The Heartthrob Series #2)
by LuAnn McLaneIn this second novel in USA TODAY bestselling author LuAnn McLane&’s fun, flirty, and fiery Heartthrob Series, Oliver Heart, the youngest of the Heartbeat brothers, has his sights set on going solo but when following his dreams comes with faking a romance with a female pop star, he finds that playing pretend isn&’t quite as simple as it seems.Meet the Heart Brothers: formerly the members of the cult-phenomenon boy band Heartbeat, now they&’re all grown up and back together for one last reunion tour. Trends may come and go, but a group of sexy brothers with a penchant for song and dance never goes out of style... After the success of the Heartbeat reunion, Oliver Heart wants a shot at a solo singing career. But you don&’t get famous without publicity so he decides to agree to fake a romance with former pop sensation Belinda Beal, who is desperate to revive her career or face financial ruin. Oliver and Belinda are already experts at playing this silly game with the paparazzi back in their glory days and definitely hate the public displays of fake affection. But it isn&’t long before pretend romance begins to lead to more in this rollicking romance featuring LuAnn McLane&’s &“lovely, sweetly sexy, terrifically enjoyable&” (Booklist) prose.
It's Hard Out Here for a Duke: Keeping Up with the Cavendishes (Keeping Up With The Cavendishes Ser. #4)
by Maya RodaleA newly minted duke is determined to have the beautiful commoner he will never forget in this sexy Regency romance series finale.When American-born James Cavendish arrives in London tomorrow, he’ll become the Duke of Durham. Some might be ecstatic at the opportunity. Not James. He’s a simple man, fond of simple pleasures. And right now, nothing could be more pleasurable than spending his last night of freedom with a beautiful stranger.One wild night, Meredith Green, companion to the dowager Duchess of Durham, said yes to a man she thought she’d never see again. Suddenly, they’re living under the same roof, where Meredith is expected to teach James how to be a duke—while trying not to surrender to temptation a second time.For a duke and a commoner, marriage would be pure scandal. Yet nothing has ever felt as right to James as having Meredith in his arms . . . and in his bed. Soon he must choose—between a duty he never desired, and a woman he longs for, body and soul . . .
It's Hard to Fight Naked
by Niecy NashNiecy Nash is already known as a relationship expert thanks to her popular weekly web series on Yahoo!, “Let’s Talk About Love.” Her relatable charm and signature sense of humor shine on topics, ranging from “Why Women Date Bad Boys” to “Why Men Cheat” and “Online Dating Tips.” Now the popular comedian and television actress brings all her expertise to her new relationship book.In You Can't Fight Naked, Niecy gives a fresh, fun spin on finding true love—and staying smitten. A self-proclaimed “hopeless romantic” who got married at the young age of twenty-one, only to find herself back on the dating scene after her divorce at thirty-five (and discovering a “hot, buttery new love” soon afterward), Niecy has seen it all, and she’s ready to share her hard-earned wisdom! Niecy strives to help you think differently about matters of the heart, making the search for love a simple endeavor and not intimidating or complicated. Through personal experiences, anecdotes, and endearing Niecy-isms, You Can't Fight Naked will inspire, motivate, and educate you to experience love in a satisfying, new way.
It's Hard to be a Good Wife: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Cang MingAs an experienced surgeon, Tang Yue went to the living room and worked in the kitchen. As soon as he teleported, his job was gone, his house was gone, his money was gone, even his boyfriend who had just caught up with him was also gone.Fortunately, he was a decathlon, so he was able to win his grandmother's heart. He was able to arouse his father's love, wake his stepmother's heart, and deal with this little girl was a piece of cake.Wait a minute, what's going on with this man? It was impossible for patients and doctors to have true love!"You are so virtuous that This King wishes to take you as his wife.""Hire?" "Alright then, since you can't take advantage of the money, you can't have a concubine at home, you can't go to bed without washing your feet, you can't kiss without brushing your teeth, and if you want to have special services, you have to hand over all your property first. What do you say?""Good!"
It's Hard to be a Good Wife: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Cang MingAs an experienced surgeon, Tang Yue went to the living room and worked in the kitchen. As soon as he teleported, his job was gone, his house was gone, his money was gone, even his boyfriend who had just caught up with him was also gone.Fortunately, he was a decathlon, so he was able to win his grandmother's heart. He was able to arouse his father's love, wake his stepmother's heart, and deal with this little girl was a piece of cake.Wait a minute, what's going on with this man? It was impossible for patients and doctors to have true love!"You are so virtuous that This King wishes to take you as his wife.""Hire?" "Alright then, since you can't take advantage of the money, you can't have a concubine at home, you can't go to bed without washing your feet, you can't kiss without brushing your teeth, and if you want to have special services, you have to hand over all your property first. What do you say?""Good!"
It's Hot in the Hamptons: A Novel
by Holly PetersonFrom the author of the summer hit It Happens in The Hamptons comes an unforgettable new novel about the women who live and love in the Hamptons.In the Hamptons, no rules apply, especially in matters of money—and the heart…Raised in East Hampton, Caroline never thought she’d be one of the “city people” who spent summers and weekends at the beach. But, once her husband’s business takes off, a job stint transplants the couple permanently into Manhattan life—where the phrase When you marry for money, you work for it every day, reflects her neighbors’ lives. And where entitled husbands, like hers, embark on affair after affair with little consequence.Time for the wives to get even. When Caroline’s friend Annabelle suggests they experiment as their wayward mates have, Caroline resists at first. That is, until a scroll through an iPad makes her reconsider…and a pact between two friends is made.The agreement quickly turns serious when Caroline begins to confront the man her husband has become, or perhaps always has been. Will a summer affair give Caroline clarity or make her lose hold on the reins of her life? And, when an old lover returns, is she ready to risk all for a chance at happiness…
It's Hotter In Hawaii (Men Of Hawaii Ser. #2)
by Helenkay DimonAloha, Gorgeous... Cassie Montgomery was in no mood for messing around--until she got an eyeful of the sizzling-hot miscreant breaking into her half-brother Dan's Hawaii home. Turns out he's not a criminal, but a friend who's just as suspicious of Dan's "accidental" death as she is. Cassie's beyond tired of bashing heads with thick-skulled local law enforcement, so there's only one thing for it: team up with Caleb Wilson, and try to keep her secrets--and hands--to herself... Having a gun trained on him is nothing new for Cal. But when said gun is brandished by a goddess sporting short-shorts, a bad attitude, and a hidden agenda? A man should consider his choices very carefully. Option one: Seduce first, ask questions later. Option two: Find out why she's in his Air Force buddy's torn-up house, then seduce her. Option three: Let the islands do their work and let the woman behind the weapon seduce him...
It's In His Kiss
by Julie KistlerNot Your Average Honeymoon Hotel!Rumor has it that the Inn at Maiden Falls is haunted by a group of shady ladies who have a few things to atone for...Meet Rose Tate, who's determined to make up for the past when the inn was, uh, a bordello. The ghostly matchmaker is supposed to be helping Ned Mulgrew and his snooty fiancée find marital bliss. Except after one look at the sexy lawyer, Rose wants Ned for herself.Rose has more than a few tricks she could try on Ned in the bedroom. And after one sizzling kiss, Ned is ready to take on anything- including a woman who keeps disappearing into thin air unexpectedly.But can Rose ultimately convince a lovestruck Ned to accept less than a flesh-and-blood woman for life?
It's In His Kiss: Bridgerton (Bridgertons #7)
by Julia QuinnA New York Times BestsellerFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes the story of Hyacinth Bridgerton, in the seventh of her beloved Regency-set novels featuring the charming, powerful Bridgerton family, now a series created by Shondaland for Netflix.HYACINTH’S STORYMeet Our Hero . . .Gareth St. Clair is in a bind. His father, who detests him, is determined to beggar the St. Clair estates and ruin his inheritance. Gareth’s sole bequest is an old family diary, which may or may not contain the secrets of his past . . . and the key to his future. The problem is—it’s written in Italian, of which Gareth speaks not a word.Meet Our Heroine . . .All the ton agreed: there was no one quite like Hyacinth Bridgerton. She’s fiendishly smart, devilishly outspoken, and according to Gareth, probably best in small doses. But there’s something about her—something charming and vexing—that grabs him and won’t quite let go . . .Meet Poor Mr. Mozart . . . Or don’t. But rest assured, he’s spinning in his grave when Gareth and Hyacinth cross paths at the annual—and annually discordant—Smythe-Smith musicale. To Hyacinth, Gareth’s every word seems a dare, and she offers to translate his diary, even though her Italian is slightly less than perfect. But as they delve into the mysterious text, they discover that the answers they seek lie not in the diary, but in each other . . . and that there is nothing as simple—or as complicated—as a single, perfect kiss.
It's Just a F***ing Date: Some Sort of Book About Dating
by Greg Behrendt Amiira RuotolaA fresh and fun guide to dating from the #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of He&’s Just Not That Into You and How to Keep Your Marriage From Sucking. &“Jam-packed with straight-talking tips . . . and quite frankly, we can&’t put it down.&”—The Sun Why does dating have to be so hard? It doesn&’t! Stop trying to out-game the system and relax. It&’s Just a F***ing Date presents the tools, not the rules, for bringing back the art of the date. The ordeals of 21st-century dating, from online dating and hooking up to pulling the plug when it isn&’t working, will soon be easy to navigate. With tips to define what is and isn&’t a date, how to get asked out, and setting your own dating standards, dating won&’t seem old-fashioned, it will be fun. Bestselling authors Greg Behrendt and Amiira Ruotola return to the minefield of modern relationships with this revised and updated edition.Praise for He&’s Just Not That Into You &“No ego-soothing platitudes. No pop psychology. No cute relationship tricks. He&’s just not that into you.&”—The Washington Post &“Brims with straight talk about the boy-meets-girl game, delivered with hefty doses of humor from the Y chromosome&’s mouth.&”—USA Today &“A surprisingly fascinating addition to the cultural canon of single, urban life.&”—Los Angeles Times &“Evil genius.&”—The New York TimesPraise for It&’s Called a Breakup Because It&’s Broken &“You will get through this, and you&’ll do it faster with the help of It&’s Called a Breakup Because It&’s Broken.&”—Glamour &“Behrendt&’s frankness—never too harsh—is as winning as ever.&”—Publishers Weekly &“Insightful, been-there-have-the-scars-to-prove-it wisdom.&”—New York Post
It's Just a Jump to the Left
by Libba BrayWhen the lights dimmed and the familiar red lips and white teeth glowed on the screen, the audience erupted into cheers, and Leta felt that surge of excitement in her belly, the thrill of sitting in the dark with strangers sharing an experience that made them all seem like friends.Best friends Agnes and Leta have a Friday night ritual. They spend an hour trying on different lipsticks, experimenting with eyeliner, and torturing their hair before they head off to the Cineplex for the midnight showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. That was always the routine, until Agnes started dating Roger, and left Leta behind. But between Leta's awkward first kiss; her crush on Tom, the cute guy at the movie theater; and her absentee dad, everything feels so out of control--she could really use her best friend right now. Can Agnes and Leta find their way to a new and better friendship?In this short story by New York Times bestselling author of The Diviners, Libba Bray revisits a time when we all felt stuck somewhere between childhood and adolescence.Word Count: ~12,000"It's Just a Jump to the Left" was previously published in the short-story collection, Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd.
It's Kind Of A Cheesy Love Story
by Lauren MorrillA delicious love story with all the toppings, Lauren Morrill's It's Kind of a Cheesy Love Story is a contemporary YA rom-com about love, friendship, and pizza, perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Jenny Han. After her mother gave birth to her in the bathroom of a local pizzeria, Beck has been given the dubious privilege of having minor fame, free pizza for life, and a guaranteed job when she turns sixteen―a job she unfortunately can’t afford to turn down. Now she's stuck with her geeky co-workers instead of taking Instagram-ready shots with her best friends (and her epic crush). But maybe the pizza people aren't all bad. Maybe that pizza delivery guy is kind of cute. And maybe there's a way to make this Bathroom Baby thing work for her. Because when disaster strikes the beloved pizza place that's started to feel like home, she's going to need a miracle―one that might even mean bringing her two worlds together.
It's Kind of a Cheesy Love Story
by Lauren MorrillA delicious love story with all the toppings, Lauren Morrill's It's Kind of a Cheesy Love Story is a contemporary YA rom-com about love, friendship, and pizza, perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Jenny Han.After her mother gave birth to her in the bathroom of a local pizzeria, Beck has been given the dubious privilege of having minor fame, free pizza for life, and a guaranteed job when she turns sixteen—a job she unfortunately can’t afford to turn down.Now she's stuck with her geeky co-workers instead of taking Instagram-ready shots with her best friends (and her epic crush).But maybe the pizza people aren't all bad. Maybe that pizza delivery guy is kind of cute. And maybe there's a way to make this Bathroom Baby thing work for her. Because when disaster strikes the beloved pizza place that's started to feel like home, she's going to need a miracle—one that might even mean bringing her two worlds together.
It's Like That
by Kristin LeighWhen an amazing man enters her life, shy, insecure Callie finds sizzling passion and unexpected love. But falling in love with a man whose life is filled with danger can lead to tragedy. Is heartbreak lurking in the shadows? It's Like That, Book 1 of the Wounded Warrior series, is the hot, new romance from author Kristin Leigh and will be a welcome addition to your romance library.Callie Alexson has hidden from men her entire life. Shy and self-conscious, she would rather watch from the sidelines than risk being hurt or rejected. When she's obligated to attend a friend's pool party, Callie finds herself compelled to shed her shyness beneath the penetrating scrutiny of a stranger.Chris Paulson is a force to be reckoned with and has dedicated his life to his career as a Navy SEAL team leader. He doesn't have the time or patience to deal with a love life. That is, until he finds a goddess reclining next to a SEAL team member's pool. In a single day, she will change everything. The focus he's always centered on his job shifts to the blue-eyed brunette who makes his heart beat faster.When Callie and Chris come together everything seems to fall into place. An explosive passion ignites, unlike anything either of them has ever known. They find in each other a love they never could have hoped for--and certainly were not looking for. But when Chris disappears while on a mission, Callie is left behind to face the heartbreak. Will he return to her a broken man? And if he does, can Callie be what he needs to banish the dark demons that haunt his soul?Content Notes: Hot
It's Love, Only Love: Green Mountain Book 5 (Green Mountain)
by Marie ForceFrom New York Times bestselling author Marie Force, creator of the beloved McCarthys of Gansett Island, Quantum and Fatal series, comes the fifth book in her Green Mountain series. Fans of Debbie Macomber, Susan Mallery and Jill Shalvis will love the heartwarming, sexy romance series centered on the lives of the Abbott family. Can her love heal his broken heart? Ella Abbott has long been secretly in love with Gavin Guthrie. She sees that he's in a bad place and that he believes he has nothing to offer her. But one unforgettable kiss gives Ella hope. It's been seven years since Gavin lost his brother. He thought he had his grief under control, until recent painful reminders of his loss sent him spiralling. Gavin knows it wouldn't be fair to drag Ella into his darkness, but being around her soothes his aching heart. And if they can fight his demons together, maybe a future filled with love is possible after all.***Published in the USA as It's Only Love***For more spellbinding Green Mountain romance, check out the whole series: Your Love Is All I Need, Let Me Hold Your Hand, I Saw You Standing There, And I Love You, You'll Be Mine, It's Love, Only Love and Ain't She Sweet.