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It Only Happens in the Movies
by Holly BourneFrom award-winning author Holly Bourne comes a clever, deconstructed rom-com that proves that in real life “girl meets boy” doesn't always mean “happily ever after” . . . or does it? At turns funny, feminist, and achingly real, this read is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Patrick Ness, and Julie Buxbaum.Audrey is over romance. While dealing with her parents’ contentious divorce, a breakup of her own, and shifting friendship dynamics, she has every reason to feel cynical.But then she meets Harry, her fellow coworker at the local cinema. He’s brash, impulsive, and a major flirt. And even though Audrey tries to resist, she finds herself falling for his charms.But in this funny, insightful, and ultimately empowering novel, love—and life—isn’t what it’s like in the movies.
It Only Takes a Kiss (Once Upon a Bride #2)
by Wilma CountsBest friends since their schooldays, Henrietta, Harriet, and Hero are wise and witty young ladies, embarking on the sometimes bumpy road to happily-ever-after, each in her own brilliant way . . . Hero Whitby has harbored long-buried fears since a devastating attack by two young men of the privileged class. Now, while her peers aspire to husband-hunting, Hero pursues her passion to be a doctor, working alongside her father, a respected Devonshire physician. But when a badly beaten stranger is carried in to his practice, Hero is stunned by her reaction. Over three days of tending to the man, along with her instinct to heal, she finds herself intensely drawn to him . . . Robbed and left for dead for highwaymen, Alexander Sterne has no memory of his past as a soldier in Wellington’s army—or as a carousing playboy. But as he becomes aware of his surroundings and the plight of the locals, Alex realizes only he can break the corrupt hold of an evil land steward. And when Hero’s tender kiss awakens him from sleep—and restores his identity—he knows that he must regain not only his strength but a newfound compassion . . . which can only be ignited by Hero and a meeting of hearts that may heal them both . . .
It Only Takes a Moment
by Mary Jane ClarkA seasoned television professional--the host of the top-rated KEY News morning show--Eliza Blake has reported on tragedies many times from behind the anchor's desk . . . and she has survived devastating crises of her own. But only now is she learning the true meaning of terror when her seven-year-old daughter, Janie, is kidnapped from summer camp. Forced to suffer through a mother's worst nightmare in the glare of the camera lights, Eliza finds herself trapped in a media circus as the police and FBI explore every avenue . . . and every lead winds up at a dead end.But Eliza isn't going to just sit around and wait for answers--because every minute wasted in the desperate race to reveal the shocking motives of a ruthless abductor brings a frightened little girl one minute closer to her death.
It Rained All Night
by Nell IrisCan a chance meeting in the rain change someone’s life?Meeting someone who can make him stop going is an eye-opener for Henrik. The man, Mikko, is his complete opposite, a steady rock in the wild rainstorm that is Henrik’s life, but the connection between them is both unexpected and instantaneous. Their encounter only lasts a few minutes, but before they part, they exchange phone numbers.They live far away from each other, but soon they text and call daily, until Mikko is Henrik’s dearest friend and most trusted person. But a late-night question on the phone has Henrik re-evaluating his feelings. It’s impossible to love someone you’ve only met in person once ... right?Is the connection Henrik and Mikko forged long distance enough to sustain them when they meet again? And will their love be strong enough to give them the happily ever after they deserve?
It Runs in the Family
by Patricia KayLONG-LOST FATHER: FOUND!When young Emma Madison discovered an old photograph of her mother, Zoe, with rock legend Zach Trainer, she couldn't believe her eyes. And after she met the superstar face-to-face, she learned the truth her mother had hidden for years: Emma was Zach's daughter!Zoe knew that the decision to raise her daughter alone-without ever telling Zach about Emma's existence-had been the right one. But now she had to compete with the allure of Zach's rock-and-roll world, doing battle against a universe that threatened to steal her daughter forever. Only Zach's brother Sam seemed to understand Zoe's worries-and just maybe held the key to her heart....
It Should Happen To You
by Kathleen O'ReillyMickey Coleman has a whiz-kid IQ, a stellar job in astronomy and ambition to boot. So how can she slip up? When a sexy one-night fling results in a homemade videotape, Mickey is feeling a new kind of heat...she's being blackmailed! And there's no one to turn to for help. Unless you count Dominic Colucci, a coffee-swilling gangster she hires to steal the tape, who's definitely got her pulse racing!Dominic Colucci can't figure out how flashy "Foxy Smith" could weasel into his life so fast. All he knows is that's not her real name. But Dominic has his own secret identity to worry about and can't afford to get involved with the sexy siren. So why isn't he ignoring the stars in Foxy's eyes...or the promise in her kiss? Well, 'cause it has happened for them!
It Should Have Been Me
by Phillipa AshleyWhen Carrie’s fiancé Huw suddenly calls off their wedding, and she finds out he’s marrying another woman, she’s devastated. Desperate to get away, Carrie jumps at her best friend Rowena’s suggestion of a road trip in her VW camper van. But when Rowena has to pull out and Matt Landor, an old friend of Huw's, ends up filling the breach, she's not so sure. Will fate take the pair on an altogether different journey?
It Should Have Been Me
by Phillipa AshleyWhen Carrie’s fiancé Huw suddenly calls off their wedding, and she finds out he’s marrying another woman, she’s devastated. Desperate to get away, Carrie jumps at her best friend Rowena’s suggestion of a road trip in her VW camper van. But when Rowena has to pull out and Matt Landor, an old friend of Huw's, ends up filling the breach, she's not so sure. Will fate take the pair on an altogether different journey?
It Should Have Been Me
by Phillipa AshleyCan the Cornish sun heal a broken heart . . . ?When Carrie's fiancé Huw suddenly calls off their wedding, and announces his engagement to another woman, Carrie is heartbroken.Desperate to get away, Carrie jumps at the suggestion of a road trip around the West Country in a VW camper van with her best friend, Rowena.Then Rowena has to pull out and Matt Landor, an old friend of Huw's, ends up filling the breach. Will fate take the pair on an altogether different journey? A heart-warming read brimming with sun, sea and romance. Fans of Sarah Morgan and Trisha Ashley will be hooked from the very first page.Readers have fallen in love with It Should Have Been Me...'Everything you want in a romance story ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER'You get sucked in from the start and can't stop until you devour the whole book in one sitting ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER'This one will make you leap into the nearest VW camper van and head for the coast ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER'A page-turner from start to finish...tender and sweet ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER'A wonderful book which contained all the trademarks of a Phillipa Ashley novel - great characters, humour and page-turning romance ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER'Wittily romantic ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER'Charming' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
It Should Have Been Me: The heartwarming and escapist book from the Sunday Times bestselling author
by Phillipa AshleyCurl up in the sun with this heart-warming romance by the sea, by a Sunday Times bestelling author.'Everything you want in a romance story ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READERCan the Cornish sun heal a broken heart . . . ?---------When Carrie's fiancé Huw suddenly calls off their wedding, and announces his engagement to another woman, Carrie is heartbroken.Desperate to get away, Carrie jumps at the suggestion of a road trip around the West Country in a VW camper van with her best friend, Rowena.Then Rowena has to pull out and Matt Landor, an old friend of Huw's, ends up filling the breach. Will fate take the pair on an altogether different journey?A heart-warming story brimming with sun, sea and romance. Fans of Sarah Morgan and Trisha Ashley will be hooked from the very first page.Listeners have fallen in love with It Should Have Been Me...'You get sucked in from the start and can't stop until you devour the whole book in one sitting ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER'This one will make you leap into the nearest VW camper van and head for the coast ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER'Gripping from start to finish...tender and sweet ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER'A wonderful book which contained all the trademarks of a Phillipa Ashley novel - great characters, humour and thrilling romance ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER'Wittily romantic ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' REAL READER'Charming' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
It Should Have Been Me: The heartwarming and escapist book from the Sunday Times bestselling author
by Phillipa AshleyCurl up with this heart-warming romance by the sea, by a Sunday Times bestelling author.⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Everything you want in a romance story'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Wittily romantic'⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A page-turner from start to finish... tender and sweet'Can the fresh Cornish breeze heal a broken heart . . . ?When Carrie's fiancé Huw suddenly calls off their wedding, and announces his engagement to another woman, Carrie is heartbroken.Desperate to get away, Carrie jumps at the suggestion of a road trip around the West Country in a VW camper van with her best friend, Rowena.Then Rowena has to pull out and Matt Landor, an old friend of Huw's, ends up filling the breach. Will fate take the pair on an altogether different journey?A heart-warming read brimming with romance by the sea. Fans of Sarah Morgan and Trisha Ashley will be hooked from the very first page, and readers have fallen in love...'You get sucked in from the start and can't stop until you devour the whole book in one sitting' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This one will make you leap into the nearest VW camper van and head for the coast' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A wonderful book which contained all the trademarks of a Phillipa Ashley novel - great characters, humour and page-turning romance' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Charming' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
It Should Have Been You
by Michael MurphyAfter a hit-and-run driver kills David McCleary, his mother, Frieda McCleary, tells her younger son, Patrick, "It should have been you." While the McCleary family limps along for a while, it clearly died with David. In an effort to deal with her son's death, Frieda joins a fundamentalist church while her family watches her become a stranger. When she discovers Patrick is gay, she is convinced he is the reason David was taken from her. Patrick's father runs interference, but when he leaves town for work, she throws Patrick out onto the streets. As a blond-haired, blue-eyed sixteen-year-old kid from the suburbs, Patrick has lived a sheltered life and doesn't have a clue how to survive on his own. He's struggling until he meets a local priest running a homeless shelter who introduces Patrick to Juan, a street-savvy Latino youth wise beyond his years, and they strike up an instant rapport. It's not pretty, but they're making it together, until one night Juan goes off with a stranger to earn a few bucks... and doesn't come back. Patrick is determined to find him, regardless of the danger and cost.
It Sounded Better in My Head
by Nina KenwoodFrom debut author Nina Kenwood comes a tender and funny novel about first love and its confusions, and all of the awkwardness of teen romance.When her parents announce their impending divorce, Natalie can’t understand why no one is fighting, or at least mildly upset. Then Zach and Lucy, her two best friends, hook up, leaving her feeling slightly miffed and decidedly awkward. She’d always imagined she would end up with Zach one day—in the version of her life that played out like a TV show, with just the right amount of banter, pining, and meaningful looks. Now everything has changed, and nothing is quite making sense. Until an unexpected romance comes along and shakes things up even further.It Sounded Better in My Head is a compulsively readable love letter to teenage romance in all of its awkward glory, perfect for fans of Booksmart, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, and Emergency Contact.
It Started One Christmas
by Susan MalleryOne crisp December night, Keira Carlesso takes in yet another stray—this time, a man. Dalton is a brilliant scientist with no home for the holidays. As Christmas works its magic, two strangers become friends, then best friends, then something much, much more…Susan Mallery’s heartwarming charmer proves that true love is the greatest Christmas gift of all!“Heartwarming…this book is sweet and will appeal to readers who enjoy the intricacies of family drama.” —Publishers Weekly on When We Found Home
It Started That Night
by Virna DepaulHer mother's killer is on death row...or so Lily thought. Now the case is being reopened-by Detective John Tyler, the man who broke her teenage heart the night of the murder. Only she can help him find the truth.For Lily Cantrell, suffering amnesia and hiding a secret, John's investigation unleashes tormenting dreams, grave doubts and conflicting emotions about the crush she never got over. As much as she wants John, how can she forgive the man who treated her so cruelly? Or trust a man who might betray her?What Lily does know is their reawakening passion is bound to be dangerous...but not nearly as dangerous as the madman bent on killing her.
It Started With A Kiss
by Mary LyonsMillionaires prefer blondes!It was certainly the case for Luke Cunningham. The American tycoon had seen Angelica Lonsdale in a crowded street and followed her, mesmerized by her long blonde hair.He would stop at nothing until he had her!But Angelica had more pressing problems than dealing with infatuated millionaires-however gorgeous. To save her family home she needed nothing short of a miracle.Luke Cunningham didn't consider himself hero material, but if the only way he could get Angelica into his bed was by assuming the role of a knight in shining armor...he was quite prepared to dust off his shield! He had an ideal solution to her problem and his-marriage! She'd get to keep her home, he'd get the woman he wanted right where he wanted her! But lust wasn't any basis for matrimony...was it?From the bestselling author of The Yuletide Bride.
It Started With Paris: The heartwarming bestseller of love, hope and new beginnings
by Cathy KellyIt all started with Paris . . .At the top of the Eiffel Tower, a young man proposes to his girlfriend - and in that second, everything changes - for the couple, but also for their families back in Ireland . . .Leila's been nursing a badly broken heart since her husband upped and left, but she's determined to put on a brave face for the bride. Vonnie, a widow and exceptional cake-maker, is just daring to let love back into her life, although someone seems determined to stop it. And head teacher Grace finds the impending wedding of her son means that she's spending more time with her ex-husband. After all those years apart, is it possible she's made a mistake?Fall in love this summer with a trip to Paris, from the heartwarming Sunday Times bestselling author.
It Started With Paris: The heartwarming bestseller of love, hope and new beginnings
by Cathy KellyThis edition features an interview with the author.It all started with Paris... At the top of the Eiffel Tower, a young man proposes to his girlfriend, cheered on by delighted tourists.With her trademark warmth and insight, Cathy Kelly weaves a delightful tale spinning out from this once-in-a-lifetime moment, drawing together a terrific cast of characters with stories of their own. Vonnie, a widow and exceptional cake-maker, is just daring to let love back into her life, but someone is determined to stop it.Leila, devotedly working for her boss, but realizing her devotion is turning to something more romantic. Grace, a divorced head-teacher, starting to wonder whether she faces a lifetime of being alone. The impending wedding of her daughter means that she's spending more time with her ex-husband. After ten years apart, is it possible she's made a mistake?Read by Olivia Caffrey(p) 2014 Orion Publishing Group
It Started With a High Top
by Laylaa KhanSometimes, Cinderella has to take matters into her own hands to get her shoe back.Annabelle (known as Anne) has had a favorite pair of high tops for years. They belonged to her mother and when she wears them she feels especially connected to her mom, a divorced Egyptian immigrant raising four kids and working long hours at the hospital. These shoes are Anne&’s super power. But then one day one goes missing from her gym locker. Her search for the missing shoe forces her to enlist the help of her brother&’s best friend, Hunter. Anne has always had a crush on Hunter, but he&’s never really thought of her as anything other than a friend. However, as they spend more time together both at their jobs in a local bakery and looking for Anne&’s lost shoe, he&’s left wondering if they could be more.In fairytales, it&’s usually the prince who saves the day, but this princess is going to have to rescue herself—and maybe the prince as well—if she&’s going to get a happily ever after.
It Started at Christmas... (Gallant Lake Stories)
by Jo McNallyShe was hired to design his house.Instead she created a home.Interior designer Amanda Lowery can turn Blake Randall’s crumbling castle into a Gallant Lake showplace. But helping the real estate mogul with his guarded heart and his troubled, orphaned nephew? A much bigger challenge. With demons in her own past, Amanda yearns to help them both heal. But will she find the family and safety she’s craved…or become a Christmas casualty in Blake’s latest business plan?
It Started at Christmas . . .
by Janice LynnA no-strings holiday affair turns to forever love between two doctors in this medical romance.All she wants for Christmas is . . . him!This Christmas Dr. McKenzie Sanders knows exactly what she wants in her stocking: her gorgeous colleague Lance Spencer. He’s a sexy, brilliant, caring doctor and, best of all, he’s just as averse to walking down the aisle as she is!They agree to indulge in a sizzling fling that will absolutely not end in wedded bliss. But even the best laid plans can go awry . . . Will risking their hearts lead to wedding bells?
It Started at a Wedding . . .: The Millionaire And The Maid Expecting The Earl's Baby Best Man For The Bridesmaid It Started At A Wedding...
by Kate HardyOpposites attract when a woman shares a kiss with her best friend’s older brother in this international romance.Claire Stewart thinks her day can’t get any worse—but she’s wrong! As if losing her best friend’s wedding dress isn’t enough, she’s now faced with the ultra-handsome, ultra-successful brother of the bride, Sean Farrell—Oh, and she’s had a crush on him for years! Sean might have turned his back on romance a long time ago, but somehow Claire manages to slip inside his heart. The trouble is Sean knows that when it comes to Claire one scorching, unforgettable kiss at a wedding just isn’t enough.
It Started in Paradise
by Nicki NightTwo rivals. One desire. Stunning, sensual Puerto Rico is the perfect place to combine business with pleasure. Yet Chloe Chandler can't indulge her attraction to Donovan Rivers when they cross paths at a convention. Heir to an exclusive Long Island venue, Donovan is vying to host the same A-list gala that her parents' restaurant hopes to gain. And as events director for her family's empire, Chloe and her loyalty are being tested by an intense longing for a man who's determined to win both her...and the client. An in-demand bachelor who plays by his own rules, Donovan never stops until he gets what he wants. Falling for his beautiful competitor will anger their families, but Chloe has already sacrificed too much to please others. Now Donovan intends to show her everything she's been missing-including the heat of his embrace. But when the competition comes between them, will their ambitions force them to lose out on love?
It Started with Goodbye
by Christina JuneSixteen-year-old Tatum Elsea is settling in for the worst summer on record. After she’s unfairly implicated in one of her best friend’s ideas gone awry, Tatum’s stepmother places her under virtual house arrest. But to Tatum’s surprise, her summer doesn’t turn out to be all bad. And things really begin to look up when she starts her own graphic design business and meets a cello-playing client, Seamus. If Tatum is reading his emails right, Seamus is funny, smart, and talented—and he seems to think the same about her. Too bad he's spending his summer across the ocean in Ireland…not that Tatum would be allowed to go on a date anyway.But over the course of the summer, Tatum will learn that sometimes going after what you want means breaking the rules. In the process, she’ll discover things about her friends, her family, and herself that she never could have guessed. And when Seamus turns out to be closer than she thought, she might just get a perfect kiss in the bargain.A modern play on the Cinderella story arc, Christina June’s It Started with Good-bye will appeal to fans of Sarah Dessen, Stephanie Perkins, and Jennifer E. Smith.
It Started with No Strings . . .
by Kate HardyShe can blame one night on the champagne, but what happens after that is the fault of a swoon-worthy coworker who just might heal her broken heart.At a London salsa club, consultant Aaron Hughes catches sight of the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. Relationships are off the cards for Aaron, but one night with this perfect stranger can’t hurt . . . For registrar Joni Parker, dancing and champagne are a remedy to what-would-have-been-her-wedding-night blues. Until she discovers an even better cure—her first-ever fling! It started with no strings, but when Aaron walks into the hospital on Monday—as the new consultant!—things get a lot more complicated . . .