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Once Upon a Valentine's
by Holly JacobsPlanning the Erie Elementary Valentine's dance is as close as Carly Lewis intends to come to romance. In fact, the once-burned single mom has vowed to stay far away from the flame. Until her shed literally goes up in smoke. And once she meets irresistible Lieutenant Charles Jefferson, that isn't all that's catching fire.... Chuck never thought he'd find a woman willing to share his unpredictable life. Now, with things heating up with the alluring mother of two, this is one dance the dedicated cop doesn't intend to sit out. Can he convince Carly that he's the man worthy of her trust? That he wants her to be his valentine-now and always?
Once Upon a Wager (Once Upon… #1)
by Julie LeMenseWhen Lord Alec Carstairs returns from the Peninsular Wars, hailed as a hero in the midst of the London Season, only Annabelle Layton knows the sort of man that he really is, that the honor everyone praises is illusory.They’d been close friends once, before a passionate kiss changed everything. But if she’d secretly loved him, those feelings had died one bright summer morning, when a reckless wager left Annabelle with terrifying injuries. Alec had abandoned her without a backwards glance.Hardly the actions of a hero.But Alec has never forgotten her, despite his vow to stay away. There is more to that long-ago day than Annabelle knows, and shocking lies have distorted the past. Can he uncover its painful truths, and still keep his distance from the stunning beauty? Can he deny his forbidden desire, even as it flares again between them, hotter than ever?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Once Upon a Wedding
by Kathleen EagleHow do you feel about weddings?1. Love them2. Hate them3. Terrific as long asI'm not wearing blue taffeta with a bow buttFor Camille, her daughter Jordan's announcement that she's getting married brings about a mixture of pure excitement and utter dread. She's thrilled that Jordan has found someone to spend the rest of her life with, but Camille's too young to be the mother of the bride!To confuse matters more, Jordan's father, Creed Burke, is back.Camille has never really gotten him out of her system, and while her head tells her that his impetuous ways made their marriage burn out fast, her heart tells her that the passion they found together has never been extinguished.Could Creed truly have changed? Her two best friends are split -- one says "run," the other says "relax!" And as the big day approaches Camille has one realization -- that she must follow her heart…wherever it takes her.
Once Upon a Wedding
by Stacy ConnellyGetting cold feet isn't unusual, except. . . I'm not the bride! I'm Kelsey Wilson, the wedding planner. My job is to make sure my cousin's nuptials go off without a hitch--my business depends on it! But how am I supposed to do that with Connor McClane back in town? The drop-dead-gorgeous P. I. has his reasons for making sure this wedding doesn't happen. Problem is, now he's got me thinking about that once-in-a-lifetime walk down the aisle. Which is crazy--Connor and I couldn't be more wrong for each other. Then why does it feel so right when he takes me in his arms? I'd better watch out. Or the next wedding I plan just might be my own!
Once Upon a Wedding (Honeymoon Harbor)
by JoAnn RossReturn to Honeymoon Harbor with New York Times bestselling author JoAnn Ross’s charming new novella!Weddings are an occasion for joy, but Desiree Marchand is a bundle of nerves. She doesn’t have time for complications ahead of her friend’s wedding—especially not her ex-boyfriend. She doesn’t know what Bastien Broussard is doing in Honeymoon Harbor, but she wants nothing to do with him. Unfortunately, the wedding is down a singer—and whether Desiree likes it or not, rock star Bastien is the perfect man for the job.After years traveling the world, the only place Bastien wants to be is by Desiree’s side. He’s ready to fight for her, even if he has to serenade himself past her defenses—but can he finally prove to her that their love is worth the risk?“[JoAnn] Ross spins a warm romance amid a setting loaded with charm… Ross’s insight into both romantic attraction and family dynamics is striking.” —Publishers Weekly
Once Upon a Wicked Night (A Donovan Novel #2)
by Jennifer HaymoreAll of London looks forward to the Dowager Duchess of Clayworth's annual ball. For no matter how hard the serious society matron strives to host an elegant event, scandal always ensues . . . Seven years ago it was a young Serena Donovan and Jonathan Dane who shocked the ton when they were discovered in a most compromising position. Tonight they return for the first time as the Earl and Countess of Stratford. And while Serena hopes for a quiet evening to introduce her younger sister Olivia to society, Jonathan's only desire is to pick up where he and Serena left off . . . Though innocent Olivia secretly longs for the kind of passion her sister shares with her husband, none of the men she's met spark a fire inside her heart-least of all the notorious Marquis of Fenwicke. When his request for a waltz turns into something sinister, Olivia must use her wit and wiles to evade a powerful peer who vows if can't have her, no man shall... Word Count: 8,096 words.the vile man strong-arms her into an empty room and attempts to seduce her. She's desperate to find her sister and go home before anyone realizes what has happened...but where could Serena and Jonathan have gotten off to?
Once Upon a Wine (Black Dog Bay Novel #4)
by Beth KendrickFrom the "sharp, sassy, [and] surprisingly emotional"* author of Put a Ring on It, New Uses for Old Boyfriends, and The Week Before the Wedding, a new novel set in the charming seaside town of Black Dog Bay, Delaware... Cammie Breyer needs a big glass of cabernet--her restaurant failed and her chef boyfriend left for a hotter kitchen. Just when she thinks she's hit rock bottom, her Aunt Ginger calls with a surprise. She's bought a vineyard--in Delaware. At Ginger's command, Cammie returns to Black Dog Bay, the seaside town where she spent her childhood summers with her aunt and her cousin, Kat. The three women reunite, determined to succeed. There's only one little problem: None of them knows the first thing about wine making. And it turns out, owning a vineyard isn't all wine and roses. It's dirt, sweat, and desperation. Every day brings financial pitfalls, unruly tourists, romantic dilemmas, and second thoughts. But even as they struggle, they cultivate hidden talents and new passions. While the grapes ripen under the summer sun, Cammie discovers that love, like wine, is layered, complex, delicious, and worth waiting for...From the Trade Paperback edition.
Once Upon a Winter's Heart
by Melody CarlsonEmma Burcelli has suffered over a decade of dating disasters. But she concludes that love is officially dead when her grandfather Poppi suddenly passes, leaving her grandmother Nona devastated. To help out, Emma works in the family bookstore, which Nona insists must be decked out in sweetheart décor as Poppi would have done for Valentine's Day. Although she feels like a V-Day Scrooge, Emma quickly learns to enjoy the task with the help of a handsome family friend, Lane Forester, who shows her that hanging hearts is much more fun when done to the tune of Dean Martin. As Emma and Lane share time and memories of Poppi, she reconsiders the notion that romance is alive. Just as Emma's heart begins to lift, however, she learns her sister has already staked a claim on Lane. Emma's mother and sister insist Lane only sees her as a future sister-in-law, but she can't help wondering if it could be something more.ut Emma can't help wondering if it could be something more.
Once Upon a Wish
by Pam Andrews HansonCalifornia surfer dude Dr. Dan Prince is putting in two years in a small Iowa town to repay loans from special program that paid for medical school. Amy Crane is a small-town Iowa pharmacist. When Amy gets beaned at her cousin’s wedding by the bridal bouquet, Dr. Prince tends to her wounds and claims the first dance. Amy’s young niece has just wished upon a falling star that her favorite aunt would find a handsome prince charming, and he arrives in the guise of Dr. Dan Prince. But Amy’s a small-town girl, and Dan is just passing through. Will her turn out to be her fairy tale match or break her heart?
Once Upon a Wish
by Pam Andrews HansonCalifornia surfer dude Dr. Dan Prince is putting in two years in a small Iowa town to repay loans from special program that paid for medical school. Amy Crane is a small-town Iowa pharmacist. When Amy gets beaned at her cousin's wedding by the bridal bouquet, Dr. Prince tends to her wounds and claims the first dance. Amy's young niece has just wished upon a falling star that her favorite aunt would find a handsome prince charming, and he arrives in the guise of Dr. Dan Prince. But Amy's a small-town girl, and Dan is just passing through. Will her turn out to be her fairy tale match or break her heart?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Once Upon a Wish
by Pam Andrews HansonCalifornia surfer dude Dr. Dan Prince is putting in two years in a small Iowa town to repay loans from special program that paid for medical school. Amy Crane is a small-town Iowa pharmacist. When Amy gets beaned at her cousin’s wedding by the bridal bouquet, Dr. Prince tends to her wounds and claims the first dance. Amy’s young niece has just wished upon a falling star that her favorite aunt would find a handsome prince charming, and he arrives in the guise of Dr. Dan Prince. But Amy’s a small-town girl, and Dan is just passing through. Will her turn out to be her fairy tale match or break her heart?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Once Upon a Wish
by Pam Andrews HansonCalifornia surfer dude Dr. Dan Prince is putting in two years in a small Iowa town to repay loans from special program that paid for medical school. Amy Crane is a small-town Iowa pharmacist. When Amy gets beaned at her cousin’s wedding by the bridal bouquet, Dr. Prince tends to her wounds and claims the first dance. Amy’s young niece has just wished upon a falling star that her favorite aunt would find a handsome prince charming, and he arrives in the guise of Dr. Dan Prince. But Amy’s a small-town girl, and Dan is just passing through. Will her turn out to be her fairy tale match or break her heart?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
Once Upon a Wolf (The Wayward Wolves Series #1)
by Rhys FordWayward Wolves: Book OneGibson Keller’s days are fairly routine: wake up early, get some work done, drink lots of coffee, and take care of Ellis, his older brother, stuck in wolf form after coming home from the war. It’s a simple life made up of long runs on two legs—or four—and quiet evenings…. Until Ellis chases a handsome man off a cliff and into the frozen waters beside their cabin, changing Gibson’s life forever. For Zach Thomas, buying an old B&B is a new start. Leaving behind his city life, he longs to find peace and quiet, and hiking the trails behind his property seems safe enough—right up to the moment an enormous black wolf chases him into a lake, nearly drowning him. Discovering werewolves are real astounds him, but not as much as the man who rescues him from the icy water, then walks into Zach’s heart as if he owns it. Loving a werewolf—loving Gibson with all his secrets—has its challenges, but Zach believes their love is worth fighting for, especially since his heart knows the big bad wolf is really a prince in disguise.
Once Upon an Island
by Terry O'ReillyNeil Logan, recently graduated equine veterinarian, always felt he’d know when he found the man he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. Unfortunately, though Neil cares deeply for him, his college roommate Jordan is not that man. Neil takes a summer position far from home, foolishly thinking time and distance will cool Jordan’s feelings for him, and they can both move on.Neil’s job is on an island attractive to tourists. There, horses are the sole mode of transportation, and Rolf Gundersen is the head farrier. Neil is immediately attracted to the handsome, mature man, and starts to believe Rolf might be the one for him. Frustratingly, despite Neil’s best efforts, Rolf seems determined to avoid him.When Neil discovers the reason for Rolf’s aloofness, he’s able to forge a relationship with the farrier. Can Rolf and Neil find happiness in their newfound love, or will Jordan continue to be a factor in Neil’s life, possibly undermining Neil’s efforts to win Rolf over?
Once We Were Here: A Novel
by Christopher CosmosAs World War II intrudes upon their home, three young friends risk everything for freedom, love, and a chance at a better life. On October 28th, 1940, Mussolini provides Greek Prime Minister Ioannis Metaxas with an ultimatum: either allow Axis forces to occupy their country, or face war, and Greece's response is swift. "Oxi!" they say. "No!" In a small village nestled against the radiant waters of the Aegean Sea, we find Alexei, the son of a local fisherman, and his best friend Costa, who were both born on the same night eighteen years earlier and have been like brothers ever since, though now, like all the other young men in their village and throughout Greece, they will leave their homes to bravely fight for their country. But before they go, Alexei asks Philia, the girl that he's loved his entire life, to marry him, which sets into motion the events which will change the lives of these three and their family and friends forever, and begins an epic and unforgettable story of courage, survival, sacrifice, the strength of the human spirit, and of a love and friendship that will echo across time and generations. A spellbinding novel and sweeping romance that performs the remarkable feat of creating action-packed scenes, characters that we care deeply about, and revealing in vivid detail the untold true story of how Greece helped the Allies to win World War II, Once We Were Here is an unforgettable tale that pays tribute to the brave men and women who fought and gave everything for their country, for each other, and for freedom.
Once You're Mine: A Dark Stalker Romance (Possessing Her)
by Morgan BridgesMurder brought us together. Only death can keep us apart.The Tormentor Calista belongs to me... she just doesn&’t know it. The first time we met, I wanted her. The next time, I was obsessed. I watched her. I followed her. It only deepened my need to possess her. Once she's mine, I'm never letting her go.The Target Hayden Bennett is a monster, in and out of the courtroom. Unfortunately, I need his help. What was supposed to be a simple transaction turns into something else. Something intense. He&’s always there when I need him, but I don't know if trusting him is a good idea...Once You're Mine contains explicit sexual content and a morally gray hero that's over the top jealous/possessive, a stalker who falls first and harder and is willing to do whatever it takes to have her. A complete list of trigger warnings can be found on the author's website.
Once You're Mine: The viral dark stalker romance everyone is talking about!
by Morgan BridgesMurder brought us together.Only death can keep us apart.The Tormentor: Calista belongs to me... she just doesn't know it.The first time we met, I wanted her.The next time, I was obsessed.I watched her.I followed her.It only deepened my need to possess her.Once she's mine, I'm never letting her go.The Target:Hayden Bennett is a monster, in and out of the courtroom.Unfortunately, I need his help.What was supposed to be a simple transaction turns into something else.Something intense.He's always there when I need him,but I don't know if trusting him is a good idea...Once You're Mine is Book 1 in the Possessing Her Duet that ends on a cliffhanger. It contains a morally gray hero that's OTT/JP, a stalker who falls first, has Touch Her & Die energy, and is willing to do whatever it takes to have her.(A complete list of the TWs can be found on the author's website)
Once a Champion
by Jeannie WattIt starts with the horse...Liv Bailey never forgot her high school crush. Champion roper Matt Montoya always did have that irresistible daredevil swagger. But Liv isn't Matt's shy tutor anymore. She's a grown woman and a physiotherapist with a painful past. Matt isn't the only tough one now, and when their tempers clash over a horse they both claim ownership of, sparks fly in more ways than one.Liv's willing to let Matt bring some passion into her life, but when he opens his heart to her, she's scared of being hurt again. Liv knows there's more there than just desire-if she can only trust the cowboy who loves her.
Once a Charmer (Charmed in Texas #3)
by Sharla LovelaceCharmed, Texas, is a close-knit small town where people’s dreams of love can come true. That’s not to say that some people aren’t still waiting, and dreaming . . . By day, Allie Greene stays busy with her family diner, and keeping tabs on her teenage daughter. What’s really exhausting Allie, however, are the nights. Not that she minds Bash Anderson unbuttoning her naughty desires—if only in her dreams. But what was he doing there at all? He’s her best friend, and a father figure to her girl. Talk about awkward. Talk about OMG-heat-and-fireworks that are flipping fifteen years of normal upside down. And now, when Allie needs him as a friend more than ever, logic doesn’t stand a chance against his lips and irresistible deep-blue eyes . . . Sure, Bash has fantasized about Allie, but there’s no way he’d act on it. She and her daughter are the closest thing to family he’s ever known. With the exception of one drunken moment fifteen years ago, he and Allie have stayed on this side of the line—until that impulsive kiss of hers knocked him on his butt. That’s just one hurdle. Not only does Allie need Bash’s help to save her diner, but his apiary is in trouble, too. To stir the pot further, they’ve been roped into vying for the town’s Honey King and Queen contest—a sweet event that’s making them closer than ever. Something’s bound to come undone. Bash just hopes it’s not the friendship he’s worked so hard to hold on to.
Once a Cop
by Lisa ChildsPutting herself in the line of fire is a dangerous way to make a living. But Roberta Meyers is proud of her job with the Lakewood P. D. No one's going to tell the dedicated police officer how to live her life. Including Holden Thomas, who thinks law enforcement is no career for a single mother. Then why is Robbie finding the outspoken youth minister-- a single dad himself--so hard to resist? Holden's proud of the shelter he runs for troubled teens, and proud of the niece he's raising single-handedly. He can't let his attraction to Robbie get in the way of creating a stable home for his family. So why is Holden feeling as if he never wants to let her go?
Once a Cowboy
by Linda WarrenBrodie Hayes is a former rodeo star, now a rancher--a cowboy, through and through. But when he finds out some shocking news about the circumstances of his birth, he begins to question his identity. Luckily, private investigator Alexandra Donovan is there to help him find the truth about who he is. Along the way, he discovers that even a man who thought he'd be alone for the rest of his life can fall in love. For Brodie, love was something you did once--and for always. But is Alex the type of woman who can take on a stubborn man like him? Because there's one thing about him that will never change, no matter what they find out about his past--once a cowboy, always a cowboy.
Once a Cowboy...
by Patricia ThayerAlways the most gorgeous man in town...That's how Alisa Merrick sees Kerry Springs's most unattainable rancher, Matt Rafferty. Alisa's a tough politician, but she's never forgotten their wonderful weekend together, or her heartbreak when he walked away....Now Matt's back from the army and he's a changed man: quiet and closed off. Alisa can't help but wonder why-even though she's determined to steer clear. As she watches Matt adjust to civilian life, her old feelings surge up. For, deny it though she might, Matt will always be the cowboy for her....
Once a Dreamer
by Candice HernA Regency-set historical romance, with wonderful emotion, adventure, and humour. When Eleanor Tennant was called to look after her niece Belinda, she swore she'd help her find the perfect suitor. Unfortunately, Belinda prefers the attentions of Geoffrey Barkwith, a handsome, notorious rake with an unsavoury reputation. In a letter to an advice columnist for The Ladies' Fashionable Cabinet, Belinda asks the woman - should she go after her heart's desire? Her response is yes! Eleanor, furious with this advice, goes in search of the mysterious Busybody. She finds out that the wretched woman giving such public encouragement is not a woman at all, but a man!
Once a Duchess
by Elizabeth BoyceIsabelle Lockwood was a duchess, until her husband of only a few months wrongfully divorced her for adultery. Since then she's been a pariah, living in anonymous exile to escape the prying eyes and wagging tongues of the town. More than anything, Isabelle longs for a family of her own, and so has to marry again. But society is ruthlessly unforgiving. To clear her name, Isabelle must face down her past - and the man who broke her heart and ruined her completely.Marshall Lockwood, Duke of Monthwaite, was blindsided by his young bride's infidelity. After the divorce Marshall licked his wounds, throwing himself into his botanical studies to forget his disastrous marriage. Now his former wife is back in Town, as beautiful and enticing as he remembers. As the Season throws them together again, Marshall can't shake the feeling that Isabelle might not be the adulteress he took her for.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Once a Duchess (Just Once #1)
by Elizabeth BoyceIsabelle Lockwood was a duchess, until her husband of only a few months wrongfully divorced her for adultery. Since then she's been a pariah, living in anonymous exile to escape the prying eyes and wagging tongues of the town. More than anything, Isabelle longs for a family of her own, and so has to marry again. But society is ruthlessly unforgiving. To clear her name, Isabelle must face down her past - and the man who broke her heart and ruined her completely.Marshall Lockwood, Duke of Monthwaite, was blindsided by his young bride's infidelity. After the divorce Marshall licked his wounds, throwing himself into his botanical studies to forget his disastrous marriage. Now his former wife is back in Town, as beautiful and enticing as he remembers. As the Season throws them together again, Marshall can't shake the feeling that Isabelle might not be the adulteress he took her for.Sensuality Level: Sensual