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Love at First Sight: The gorgeously escapist and hilarious romcom set in Italy
by Jessica Gilmore'A lovely warm escapist read' KATE EBERLENShe's in love. Just with the wrong man...Nora is done with dating, but still dreams of finding the one. So when a handsome stranger comes to her rescue one night and vanishes leaving only a business card, it's like a scene out of a movie...It doesn't take long for the two to 'bump' into each other again, and Nora falls for the perfect-on-paper Gabe. Only a few weeks later, he invites her to Sicily, and she cannot believe her luck!Until Gabe is forced away for work, leaving her alone with his big and warm family in gorgeous Sicily who welcome her with open arms. Everyone but Luca, his older and distrustful brother, who is always around. Soon Nora finds herself on a dreamy, romantic getaway-just with the wrong brother...
Love at First Sight: The gorgeously escapist and hilarious romcom set in Italy
by Jessica Gilmore'A lovely warm escapist read' KATE EBERLENShe's in love. Just with the wrong man...Nora is done with dating, but still dreams of finding the one. So when a handsome stranger comes to her rescue one night and vanishes leaving only a business card, it's like a scene out of a movie...It doesn't take long for the two to 'bump' into each other again, and Nora falls for the perfect-on-paper Gabe. Only a few weeks later, he invites her to Sicily, and she cannot believe her luck!Until Gabe is forced away for work, leaving her alone with his big and warm family in gorgeous Sicily who welcome her with open arms. Everyone but Luca, his older and distrustful brother, who is always around. Soon Nora finds herself on a dreamy, romantic getaway-just with the wrong brother...
Love at First Sight: The gorgeously escapist and hilarious romcom set in Italy
by Jessica Gilmore'A lovely warm escapist read' KATE EBERLENShe's in love. Just with the wrong man...Nora is done with dating, but still dreams of finding the one. So when a handsome stranger comes to her rescue one night and vanishes leaving only a business card, it's like a scene out of a movie...It doesn't take long for the two to 'bump' into each other again, and Nora falls for the perfect-on-paper Gabe. Only a few weeks later, he invites her to Sicily, and she cannot believe her luck!Until Gabe is forced away for work, leaving her alone with his big and warm family in gorgeous Sicily who welcome her with open arms. Everyone but Luca, his older and distrustful brother, who is always around. Soon Nora finds herself on a dreamy, romantic getaway-just with the wrong brother...
Love at First Sight: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by He GuQingThe first time they met, he sent her to the police station. The second time he saw her, he sent her to the police station. The third time he saw her. If you don't want to go to jail, stay here and pay my debt
Love at First Sighting
by Mallory MarloweA chance at love might not be out of this world in this astronomically charming romantic comedy from the USA Today bestselling author of Love and Other Conspiracies.Los Angeles social media influencer El Martin seems to have a picture-perfect life. But what El wants more than anything is to find something real to make her heart race in a way it hasn&’t in years. She doesn&’t expect that feeling to come from capturing footage of an unidentified flying . . . thing, much less from the charming Man in Black who keeps following her around.Agent Carter Brody is trying his best to keep the Private Intelligence Sector afloat by dragging their hopelessly out-of-date office into this century, even though what he really wants to do is follow in his father&’s footsteps by identifying and hiding extraterrestrial sightings. He gets his chance after being assigned to El&’s case and is stopped in his tracks not only by her ingenuity and confidence but also by an unnerving coincidence—her sighting looks eerily like what Carter himself saw right before a family tragedy.The deeper El and Carter fall into the mystery, the harder it is for them to ignore their growing chemistry as their own alien feelings become dangerously terrestrial.
Love at First Spite: A Novel
by Anna E. CollinsFalling in love is the ultimate payback in this delightful, breezy romcom about an interior designer who teams up with an enigmatic architect at her firm to get revenge on her ex the only way she knows how: by building a spite house next door&“Filled with sizzling chemistry and delicious revenge, Love at First Spite had me smiling from start to finish. This is one debut you don&’t want to miss!&” —Kate Bromley, author of Talk Bookish to MeThey say living well is the best revenge. But sometimes, spreading the misery seems a whole lot more satisfying. That&’s interior designer Dani Porter&’s justification for buying the vacant lot next to her ex-fiancé&’s house…the house they were supposed to live in together, before he cheated on her with their Realtor. Dani plans to build a vacation rental that will a) mess with his view and his peace of mind and b) prove that Dani is not someone to be stepped on. Welcome to project Spite House.That plan quickly becomes complicated when Dani is forced to team up with Wyatt Montego, the handsome, haughty architect at her firm, and the only person available to draw up blueprints. Wyatt is terse and stern, the kind of man who eats his sandwich with a knife and fork. But as they spend time together on- and off-site, Dani glimpses something deeper beneath that hard veneer, something surprising, vulnerable, and real. And the closer she gets to her goal, the more she wonders if winning revenge could mean losing something infinitely sweeter…&“Rollickingly, fast-paced… Fans of Emily Henry&’s tales will enjoy Collins&’ imaginative rom-com.&” —Booklist&“Wyatt is the perfect grumpy romance hero with a heart of gold. An enemies-to-friends-to-lovers story that&’s sure to delight rom-com fans.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Love at First Swipe
by Andrew GreyDarby Wright has fought for his independence ever since he lost his sight as a child. But even now that he has his own home and a good job, his overprotective mother doesn&’t believe he can handle himself. Darby&’s determined to prove her wrong, but there are some things—like finding his guide dog&’s potty accident—where an extra set of eyes would come in handy. Enter See For Me, an app that connects blind clients with sighted volunteers. See For Me is designed for just this sort of emergency, and it&’s through this app that Darby meets Reynaldo. Lust at first voice turns to more when Darby and Reynaldo run into each other at a local sandwich shop, where Renaldo seems as nice in person as he was in app. With Reynaldo, Darby can feel his world expanding. Reynaldo doesn&’t just support him but understands him and sees Darby as more than his disability. But will being with Reynaldo mean giving up Darby&’s hard-fought independence, or will it mean gaining something more than he ever dreamed?
Love at First: An Uplifting and Unforgettable Story of Love and Second Chances
by Kate Clayborn&“The most delightful cast of characters I've met in ages…a modern romance masterpiece.&“ —New York Times bestseller Christina Lauren &“Constantly revealing new layers of lyricism…Love at First is poetry, then — sometimes an artful sonnet, other times halting free verse. But it's never anything short of miraculous.&” —Entertainment Weekly, Grade A &“At the end I was left with that warm, glowing love for humanity.&” —The New York Times Buzzfeed Books to Add to Your TBRGoodreads Hottest Romances of 2021Frolic Best Books of Winter 2021BookRiot Books for Coping with A COVID-19 WinterSmexyBooks Most Anticipated BooksA Love So True Books Every Romance Fan Should Read A sparkling and tender novel from the acclaimed author of Love Lettering, full of bickering neighbors, surprise reunions, and the mysterious power of love that fans of Christina Lauren, Sarah Hogle, and Emily Henry will adore. Sixteen years ago, a teenaged Will Sterling saw—or rather, heard—the girl of his dreams. Standing beneath an apartment building balcony, he shared a perfect moment with a lovely, warm-voiced stranger. It&’s a memory that&’s never faded, though he&’s put so much of his past behind him. Now an unexpected inheritance has brought Will back to that same address, where he plans to offload his new property and get back to his regular life as an overworked doctor. Instead, he encounters a woman, two balconies above, who&’s uncannily familiar . . . No matter how surprised Nora Clarke is by her reaction to handsome, curious Will, or the whispered pre-dawn conversations they share, she won&’t let his plans ruin her quirky, close-knit building. Bound by her loyalty to her adored grandmother, she sets out to foil his efforts with a little light sabotage. But beneath the surface of their feud is an undeniable connection. A balcony, a star-crossed couple, a fateful meeting—maybe it&’s the kind of story that can't work out in the end. Or maybe, it&’s the perfect second chance . . .
Love at Full Tilt
by Jenny L. HoweIn this joyful celebration of fandoms, whirlwind romance, and plus-size girls, love is the ultimate roller coaster ride.Lia Baker has spent the last few months wishing time would stand still. Soon her friends will head off to college while she&’s left behind, buried under her mom&’s anxiety and working a job she doesn&’t want. But life throws her for a loop when she wins a spot in the fiftieth-anniversary scavenger hunt at Fableland, a legendary theme park. The contest is a golden ticket to a world where her favorite stories come to life and a chance for her to write some new ones of her own.Everything seems perfect, especially after she teams up with Mason, a cute rival who knows as much about Fableland as she does. Together, they&’re unstoppable. But as Mason&’s sweet smile starts to melt her focus, Lia realizes that she may have to choose between the future she wants to rewrite—and a love she hadn&’t planned for.
Love at High Tide
by Christi BarthDarcy Trent is lucky Cooper Hudson is on hand to sweep her off her feet-literally-when she nearly drowns while swimming in the ocean. But life-saving aside, Mr. Perfect's timing stinks: Darcy's career is about to take her to the complete opposite side of the Atlantic. Still, a little summer loving with the tall, blond and sexy former cop is far too tempting to pass up.When his plans to enter the Secret Service went south thanks to a bum knee, Coop retreated to the family beach house to mull his future. Romance is the last thing on his mind, until he fishes a curvy brunette out of the sea. Now, spending time in Darcy's arms seems like the ideal distraction, even if it is just for a week.But with Darcy's departure date fast approaching and their careers on the line, can they realize in time that their beach fling might become the real thing?46,000 words
Love at Last
by Irene BrandLOVE FOUNDHe had been her first and only love. Yet when Lorene Harvey met Perry Saunders again after twenty years, she was amazed by the emotions sweeping through her. She wanted desperately for them to have a second chance, but Lorene had a secret...one she feared Perry would never forgive. She was the love of his life. Or so Perry had thought in college. And when Lorene had suddenly disappeared, he had vowed to never love again. Now he knew his feelings had never died. But would he ever convince her that his forgiveness and love were hers for the asking?
Love at Mistletoe Inn: A December Wedding Story (Year of Weddings Novellas)
by Cindy KirkThey&’ve helped orchestrate the perfect day for countless couples. Now twelve new couples will find themselves in the wedding spotlight in the second Year of Weddings novella collection.Sometimes the road to happiness is paved with youthful mistakes.Hope Prentiss didn&’t go to the Harmony High School senior prom. Instead, she and John Burke drove to Boise and got married. At eighteen. But when Hope panicked after saying &“I do,&” the mail-order preacher assured her he just wouldn&’t send in the paperwork. No forms, no marriage, no problem. Right? Well . . .Now, ten years later, Hope discovers that her prom-night wedding counted—and, as fate would have it, the jilted John Burke has just ridden back into town. And he&’s staying with her Aunt Verna at the inn where she and Hope host weddings. Though Hope thinks she wants an annulment, a little time with John makes her think twice . . . and emotions between the more-or-less Mr. and Mrs. Burke reach a boiling point a soon as they get a moment alone. With annulment out the window, Hope finds herself staring in the face of a divorce. But after spending some time with John and helping plan a Christmas wedding for a mystery couple, Hope begins to wonder if she really wants a divorce … or a real wedding of her own.
Love at Pebble Creek (Hope Chest of Dreams #5)
by Lisa Jones BakerIn Lisa Jones Baker’s heartwarming series, precious hand-carved chests hold treasured dreams—and bring blessings to a new generation …Anna King has a talent—and a secret. Like the birth mother she never knew, Anna is gifted at sketching and longs to study and teach art one day. Unbeknownst to her beloved adoptive family, she’s even entered a contest to win a full scholarship to art college. Sketching isn’t a desirable vocation in her community, so Anna does her work in a remote spot by Pebble Creek and stores it in her beautiful hope chest. Only her family’s farmhand, Jesse Beiler, knows her plans—and that’s by accident …The bishop’s son, Jessie is surprised to discover Anna’s contest entry form. He can’t imagine wanting a life beyond having his own farm and raising a family. Still, he admires Anna’s spirit and promises to keep her secret, despite their differences. Yet the better he and Anna get to know each other, the more they find their personalities—and their hearts—complement one another. With Gott’s guidance, can they forge the futures they desire—together? “The heart of this romance goes far beyond stereotypes … providing an unusual and welcome level of insight into the characters’ inner lives.” —Publishers Weekly on Rebecca’s Bouquet, STARRED REVIEW “A sweet tale. . . . Forgiveness is a key theme, as is the concept that life is a combination of good and bad situations that make us who we are.”—RT Book Reviews on Annie’s Recipe
Love at Roades End
by Kris T. BethkeSean Newvine is looking forward to his weekend at Roades End Inn so he can review his stay there for inclusion on his travel website. What he never expects is for the owner, Hunter Roades, to capture his attention from the very start. The only problem is Hunter thinks Sean's been sent by his brother on a blind date so that Hunter doesn't have to spend Valentine's Day alone. Once the awkward misunderstanding is resolved, Sean is charmed by Hunter's formality and hospitality. And when they have a chance to really talk, sparks fly. A passion-filled night has them both wanting more, but Hunter pulls away knowing Sean doesn't live in town and the distance might be more than they can overcome. Sean and Hunter must figure out if they can make it work for longer than one night, or if their chance at love will end at Roades End Inn before it can begin.
Love at Second Sight
by F.T. LukensWhen a teen has an unexpected vision about a future murder, he must juggle newfound interest from the supernatural community with trying to prevent the murder from happening in this &“riveting&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) New York Times bestselling romantic fantasy from F.T. Lukens.Fifteen-year-old Cam Reynolds wants to spend his sophomore year flying under the radar. That shouldn&’t be too hard, considering he&’s a human going to school with kids who have paranormal powers, like his best friend and witch, Al, and his longtime werewolf crush, Mateo. Then Cam has a psychic glimpse of the future in front of most of the student body, seeing a gruesomely murdered teen girl from the point of view of the killer. When Cam comes to, he knows two things: someone he goes to school with is a future murderer, and his life is about to change. No longer a mere human but a clairvoyant, one of the rarest of supernatural beings, Cam finds himself at the center of attention for the first time. As the most powerful supernatural factions in the city court Cam and his gift, he&’ll have to work with his friends, both old and new, to figure out who he can trust and who might be a werewolf in sheep&’s clothing. Because the clock is ticking, and Cam and his friends must identify the girl in the vision, find her potential killer, and prevent the murder from happening. Or the next murder Cam sees might be his own.
Love at Second Sight
by F.T. LukensA clairvoyant and a werewolf must work together to solve a mystery at the heart of their school. A perfect LGBT+ romantic fantasy for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Margaret Rogerson and Legends and Lattes! Cam is planning to fly under the radar at his new school, which should be easy as a human among kids with super-cool paranormal powers. But after a very public psychic vision, he&’s suddenly the centre of attention. With a mystery to solve to prevent a dark future, Cam teams up with handsome werewolf (and long-term crush), Mateo. As the two get closer and the mystery deepens, can they trust the sparks between them, or is Cam&’s vision getting closer to coming true?Funny, subversive, romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F. T. Lukens. Look out for:So This is Ever AfterIn Deeper Waters Spell Bound Otherworldly
Love at Sixth Sight
by Elliot Arthur CrossAfter Harris breaks up with his cheating boyfriend, he plans to stop by the liquor store and spend the evening drowning his sorrows in a bottle of vodka. Instead, he finds himself face to face with an armed robber and he’s shot in the head.When Harris finally comes to after a coma, he doesn’t just have medical bills and head trauma to deal with -- he has strange visions whenever he touches someone. He finds a common thread in the visions, and believes he’s psychically seeing other people’s soul mates. His friends can’t agree on whether the bullet that pierced his brain caused him to lose his mind, or gave him a miraculous ability.Harris’ new “gift” turns him into a local celebrity, though it comes with consequences in the form of sickness and delusions. Will Harris be able to help himself and his friends find true love, or are they doomed to end up with a string of Mr. Wrongs? And how long can Harris hold out before his battered brain starts to tear his life apart?
Love at the End of Days
by Tera ShanleyRomance and zombies collide in the riveting sequel to Love in the Time of the Dead.Four years into the Dead outbreak that ended the world, Vanessa Summers has been so burned by love, she swears she will never trust a man again. But Sean Daniels, guard leader of Dead Run River, isn't just any man. When past lovers return to the colony, things get complicated. Desperate to rid herself of the heartache, Vanessa signs up for a supply run that will test her mettle as a guard in training. Sean volunteers to lead her team, and his hungry looks say it's more personal than professional.Danger comes from all sides as they scavenge Dead-infested cities, and as her attraction for Sean deepens, Vanessa finds her head and heart at war with each other. He clouds her judgment, and the slightest misstep could spell disaster outside of the safety of colony gates.A race back to the safety Dead Run River could save a teammate's life, but trouble has been brewing back home. Laney Landry, the woman who broke Sean's heart, is in trouble, and Vanessa must decide whether to take back the Denver colony beside the man she's falling in love with, or bow out of an attraction that terrifies her.
Love at the Shore: Based on a Hallmark Channel original movie
by Teri WilsonShe came to the beach to write… But she&’s getting distracted by the surfer next door. Jenna, a single mom and successful author, has five weeks to deliver her next young adult novel to the publisher. This year&’s summer getaway with her kids will be a working vacation. The only problem? Lucas, the devil-may-care surfer in the beach rental next to hers. He cranks up his music at night, hosts loud volleyball matches, and allows his dog to run around at will. Jenna often blames him for her writer&’s block. But before long, she begins to see a new side of her neighbor at the shore. Maybe opposites do attract…but will that attraction fade like a sunset once summer is gone? This funny, emotional romance includes a free Hallmark original recipe for Shrimp Scampi.
Love between Equals: Relationship as a Spiritual Path
by Polly Young-EisendrathLearn how to successfully negotiate conflicts and deepen our most intimate relationships in this practical and thoughtful guide by an experienced Buddhist teacher, psychotherapist, and couples counselor. A committed relationship, as most people see it today, is a partnership of equals who share values and goals, a team united by love and dedicated to each other’s growth on every level. This contemporary model for coupledom requires real intention and work, and, more often than not, the traditional archetypes of relationships experienced by our parents and grandparents fail us or seem irrelevant. Utilizing the wisdom of her years of personal and professional practice, Young-Eisendrath dismantles our idealized projections about love, while revealing how mindfulness and communication can help us identify and honor the differences with our partners and strengthen our bonds. These practical and time-tested guidelines are rooted in sound understanding of modern psychology and offer concrete ideas and the necessary tools to reinforce and reinvigorate our deepest relationships.
Love by Association: The Closer He Gets Love By Association Wild Horses The Big Break (Where Secrets Are Safe #7)
by Tara Taylor QuinnLove isn't part of the job... A tough-as-nails cop, Chantel Harris faces whatever life throws at her, and then some. As part of Santa Raquel's High Risk team-created by the town's women's shelter, The Lemonade Stand-she goes undercover to expose one of the community's elite as an abuser. Looking the part is easy, but gaining acceptance into upper society circles is a different matter. That's where gorgeous and successful lawyer Colin Fairbanks comes in. But Colin is so much more than Chantel could have dreamed. Wanting him is dangerous. Falling for him could ruin everything...
Love by Design
by Christine JohnsonRomance Takes Flight Jen Fox won't let anyone stand in her way of joining the first flight expedition to the North Pole. Even if the person trying to take her seat is the dashing world-famous stunt pilot Dan Wagner. Being on that flight crew would fulfill her father's last wish for her. And Dan should know better than to unseat the dressmaker's determined daughter. When Dan arrives in Michigan, he's intrigued by the offer to fly over the North Pole. He needs the money, even if it means taking the spot from the driven-and attractive-Miss Fox. Yet their strictly business relationship hits turbulence when they realize they both wish for something more personal... The Dressmaker's Daughters: Pursuing their dreams a stitch at a time
Love by Design
by Lisa WatsonHe lost her once. Is this their second chance? Transforming a vision for Belle Cove Resorts into reality is a breakout move that could take Dakota Carson's image specialist company to the next level. But it means teaming up with the man who broke her heart. Soon enough, Dakota's overwhelming desire for the gorgeous entrepreneur reawakens. But giving in to passion could cost her way too much. Years ago, Logan Montague walked away from everything, including the woman he loved. Now CEO of his family's international resort chain, he won't risk losing Dakota another time. With his matchmaking aunt's blessing, he and Dakota are united in business-and pleasure. And so Logan embarks on his scheme of seduction, sweeping Dakota away to an exotic Jamaican hideaway. With both their professional and personal futures on the line, can they learn to trust and love each other...again?
Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love
by Dr. Sara NasserzadehRedefine romance and build loving connections you yearn for with the help of this guide for couples—perfect for readers of 8 Rules of Love and the Love Prescription. Grounded in two decades of original research and work with couples from around the world, Love by Design introduces a groundbreaking new foundation for love: The Emergent Love Model. As Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh knows, successful partnerships do not thrive on love, at least as we know it. Instead of chasing our butterflies, we need to cultivate six core relational ingredients that make it possible for love to emerge:·Attraction: What do you like and value about each other?·Respect: How do you keep each other&’s needs and priorities in mind?·Trust: Do you know that you will show up for each other consistently?·Compassion: Can you honor the other&’s emotional experience without making it about you?·Shared vision: Where are you committed to going together?·Loving behaviors: How do you show your partner they&’re special to you? Offering dozens of exercises and reflection prompts, this groundbreaking book gives readers a new foundation for a thriving, lasting coupledom.