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Promise Me: Escape with this irresistible romcom from the queen of feelgood fiction
by Jill MansellTHE NO. 1 EBOOK BESTSELLERA witty, heartwarming story of love, life and second chances set in the idyllic Cotswolds, from the glorious Jill Mansell.'I completely adored it . . . Brimming with warmth, heart and jolly good fun' Cathy Bramley'An absolute joy from start to finish' Veronica Henry'Jill knocks it right out of the park with this fabulous story of love and friendship' Milly JohnsonOne minute Lou is happily employed, with a perfect flat. The next, her home and job have gone. Suddenly she has to start over.The last thing Lou wants is to move to a tiny Cotswolds village. She certainly doesn't intend to work for curmudgeonly eighty-year-old Edgar Allsopp. But Edgar is about to make her the kind of promise nobody could ignore. In return, she secretly vows to help him fall in love with life again.Foxwell is also home to Remy, whose charm and charisma are proving hard to ignore. But Lou hasn't recovered from the last time she fell for a charmer. She needs a distraction - and luckily one's about to turn up.Secrets never stay hidden for long in Foxwell, nor are promises always kept. And no one could guess what lies ahead . . .Read Jill Mansell's heartwarming new book, THE WEDDING OF THE YEAR, out now! Readers love Promise Me:'Pure escapism . . . A simply gorgeous read that I would highly recommend' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'My book of the year! I really, really loved it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Another Jill Mansell belter which had me laughing out loud from the first few pages' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I loved every second I spent reading this book. It is warm, realistic and life affirming' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A wonderfully uplifting story, with a superb cast of characters who'll stay in your heart after you've turned the final page' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Promise Me: Escape with this irresistible romcom from the queen of feelgood fiction
by Jill MansellTHE NO. 1 EBOOK BESTSELLERA witty, heartwarming story of love, life and second chances set in the idyllic Cotswolds, from the glorious Jill Mansell.'I completely adored it . . . Brimming with warmth, heart and jolly good fun' Cathy Bramley'An absolute joy from start to finish' Veronica Henry'Jill knocks it right out of the park with this fabulous story of love and friendship' Milly JohnsonOne minute Lou is happily employed, with a perfect flat. The next, her home and job have gone. Suddenly she has to start over.The last thing Lou wants is to move to a tiny Cotswolds village. She certainly doesn't intend to work for curmudgeonly eighty-year-old Edgar Allsopp. But Edgar is about to make her the kind of promise nobody could ignore. In return, she secretly vows to help him fall in love with life again.Foxwell is also home to Remy, whose charm and charisma are proving hard to ignore. But Lou hasn't recovered from the last time she fell for a charmer. She needs a distraction - and luckily one's about to turn up.Secrets never stay hidden for long in Foxwell, nor are promises always kept. And no one could guess what lies ahead . . .Read Jill Mansell's heartwarming new book, THE WEDDING OF THE YEAR, out now! Readers love Promise Me:'Pure escapism . . . A simply gorgeous read that I would highly recommend' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'My book of the year! I really, really loved it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Another Jill Mansell belter which had me laughing out loud from the first few pages' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'I loved every second I spent reading this book. It is warm, realistic and life affirming' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A wonderfully uplifting story, with a superb cast of characters who'll stay in your heart after you've turned the final page' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Promise Not To Tell
by Jayne Ann Krentz'Another complex, compelling romantic suspense novel from a queen of the genre' Kirkus ReviewsA broken promise reveals a terrifying legacy in this electrifying novel from the New York Times bestselling author of When All the Girls Have Gone.A painter of fiery, nightmarish visions throws herself into the sea - but she leaves her secrets behind . . . Virginia Troy spent her childhood years in a cult. One night, a lethal fire tore through the compound, changing the world she knew forever. Since then she has worked hard to put her childhood behind her, and now owns a gallery in Seattle. But when one of her artists commits suicide, leaving behind a painting filled with deadly clues, Virginia is set upon a path that will make her doubt everything about the so-called suicide - and her own past . . .Like Virginia, private investigator Cabot Sutter was one of the children in the cult who survived that fire . . . and only he can help her now. Thrown into an inferno of desire and deception, Virginia and Cabot draw ever closer to the mystery of their shared memories - and the shocking fate of the one man who still wields the power to destroy everything they hold dear.An electrifying thriller with the darkest of secrets at its heart, this is perfect for fans of Nora Roberts or Sandra Brown'The master of romantic suspense . . . Krentz dives into sociopathic psychology and complex characterization to great effect in this twisty story, whose plot clips along at a terrific pace' BookPage
Promise Not to Tell
by Jayne Ann KrentzA broken promise reveals a terrifying legacy in this electrifying novel from the New York Times bestselling author of When All the Girls Have Gone. A painter of fiery, nightmarish visions throws herself into the sea—but she’ll leave some of her secrets behind... Seattle gallery owner Virginia Troy has spent years battling the demons that stem from her childhood time in a cult and the night a fire burned through the compound, killing her mother. And now one of her artists has taken her own life, but not before sending Virginia a last picture: a painting that makes Virginia doubt everything about the so-called suicide—and her own past. Like Virginia, private investigator Cabot Sutter was one of the children in the cult who survived that fire...and only he can help her now. As they struggle to unravel the clues in the painting, it becomes clear that someone thinks Virginia knows more than she does and that she must be stopped. Thrown into an inferno of desire and deception, Virginia and Cabot draw ever closer to the mystery of their shared memories—and the shocking fate of the one man who still wields the power to destroy everything they hold dear.
Promise You Lifelong Happiness: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Cheng YishiSacred Hospital, it was supposed to be a synonym for the divine and the noble. However, unacceptable events were occurring one after another.For the sake of her father, Lin Qingrou had challenged the "Devil City".However, as her revenge progressed, she suddenly realized that the culprit behind all of the crimes was her own father, who had supported her until now!In the face of this bloody and dilapidated result, what should she do to end this mess, or should she avoid suicide?At the crossroads of fate, there was no one left to help her this time …
Promise You Lifelong Happiness: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Cheng YishiSacred Hospital, it was supposed to be a synonym for the divine and the noble. However, unacceptable events were occurring one after another.For the sake of her father, Lin Qingrou had challenged the "Devil City".However, as her revenge progressed, she suddenly realized that the culprit behind all of the crimes was her own father, who had supported her until now!In the face of this bloody and dilapidated result, what should she do to end this mess, or should she avoid suicide?At the crossroads of fate, there was no one left to help her this time …
Promise You Love In Marriage: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Gou QiTo Lu Xiaoxiao, her life was dark. She had lost her parents when she was very young, and her adoptive father was an old gambler. The casino had lost a thousand men, and he still owed her two hundred thousand dollars.However, Lu Xiaoxia was grateful to the man for raising her, dropping out of school to work for her father. She worked three jobs at the same time and slept only four or five hours a day.Finally, today, the nightmare that had lasted for three years had come to an end.
Promise You Love In Marriage: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Gou QiTo Lu Xiaoxiao, her life was dark. She had lost her parents when she was very young, and her adoptive father was an old gambler. The casino had lost a thousand men, and he still owed her two hundred thousand dollars.However, Lu Xiaoxia was grateful to the man for raising her, dropping out of school to work for her father. She worked three jobs at the same time and slept only four or five hours a day.Finally, today, the nightmare that had lasted for three years had come to an end.
Promise You Love In Marriage: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Gou QiTo Lu Xiaoxiao, her life was dark. She had lost her parents when she was very young, and her adoptive father was an old gambler. The casino had lost a thousand men, and he still owed her two hundred thousand dollars.However, Lu Xiaoxia was grateful to the man for raising her, dropping out of school to work for her father. She worked three jobs at the same time and slept only four or five hours a day.Finally, today, the nightmare that had lasted for three years had come to an end.
Promise You a Prosperous Life: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Yue ErWhen my family was at a loss, not only did my fiancé and cousin split their legs, they even forced me to a dead end. In order to take revenge, I meticulously planned to be involved with a great figure that my fiancé didn't even dare to offend …
Promise You the Rest of My Life: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Pao Mianp p shan after entering the palace was often in in order not to let themselves be caught in prison hong xin sent her daughter to the palace shanshan know they can not resist tidy up ready to enter the palace shanshan said goodbye to her sweetheart the day before entering the palace under mao s cold cry shanshan still left shan shan wept and was called to comfort by her parents hong xin know she loathe to give up his boyfriend promised her will take good care of him shan set off for the capital before dawn when the carriage arrived in a small town she met a thief and had to inquire all the way p p the emperor can not see shan sent to the hongfu hong xin know daughter must be in danger sent to find through inquiry found shan shan and then sent her to the capital just entered the palace on the first day to offend feng guifei feng guifei invited shanshan to his bedroom the emperor just over feng guifei took the emperor s hand showing special love during the speech the emperor many times to see shan shan and to scold as an excuse to take away shan shan shan shan came out of the news feng guifei to shan there make a scene p p shan went to feng guifei s mother to ask for her safety and did not see the queen a concubine told shan shan the queen is taboo in the palace
Promise You the Whole World: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Shan GusurenAny maid with even the slightest bit of beauty in the mansion had once experienced the beauty of Gu Shaoying. All they knew was that they were jealous of him and didn't want to work. Originally, he had thought that Young Master Gu looked down on the little girl, so he decided to serve her closely. Who knew that in the end, Young Master Gu's heart had sunk. In the desolate autumn wind, he pulled A'xi, his eyes heavy, and promised to grant her all the mountains and rivers in the world.
Promise You the Whole World: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Shan GusurenAny maid with even the slightest bit of beauty in the mansion had once experienced the beauty of Gu Shaoying. All they knew was that they were jealous of him and didn't want to work. Originally, he had thought that Young Master Gu looked down on the little girl, so he decided to serve her closely. Who knew that in the end, Young Master Gu's heart had sunk. In the desolate autumn wind, he pulled A'xi, his eyes heavy, and promised to grant her all the mountains and rivers in the world.
Promise at Pebble Creek (Hope Chest of Dreams #6)
by Lisa Jones BakerLisa Jones Baker&’s beloved Hope Chest of Dreams series follows a new generation blessed by treasured hand-carved chests that hold—and inspire—precious dreams . . . Amish country girl Hannah Lapp lives for adventure—the kind found in favorite novels and the stories she secretly writes. And at her family&’s popular tourist store, she&’s fascinated by the different Englischers she meets. Especially when Marcus Jackson comes to town. She&’s sure there&’s more to the ex-city boy than his quiet, helpful ways, and she&’s curious to find out just what it is . . . Marcus fled Chicago before his brothers&’ life of crime ruined his future. He&’s not sure exactly why God&’s plan brought him to this quaint little town. Or why his growing friendship with the bubbly, inquisitive Hannah has him trusting her with his past. But when local stores are robbed and suspicion falls on Marcus, can he and Hannah come together to prove his innocence—and make their own happy-ever-after ending? &“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 Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com
Promise from a Cowboy
by C. J. CarmichaelA Cowboy With Something To Hide...On the rodeo circuit, B. J. Lambert had plenty of chances to forget about his first love. Back in Coffee Creek, it's impossible. Savannah Moody is as irresistible to B.J. as when they were teens. He'd still do anything for her-except give up the secret he promised to keep.Sheriff Savannah Moody knows B.J. is hiding something. Not his feelings for her-it's obvious to both of them that the attraction is as strong as ever. But she simply can't afford to give in. She has her sister to care for, and the family land, and B.J. might be gone tomorrow. She also has a job to do: to pursue the truth and discover what really happened eighteen years ago when a barn burned and a man died. Even if it costs her dearly....
Promise of Gold: A Novel
by Kristen KyleAn Irresistible Prize...With three aging godfathers to care for, Rosa Constanza Wright had no choice but to turn her unique talents to stealing. Yet when the beautiful and brazen flamenco dancer commits the most daring burglary of her career, she discovers a 270-year-old journal that may hold the key to a wealth of sunken Spanish treasure. But Rosa has competition. Derek Carlisle, Viscount Graystone, has traveled all the way to Cuba seeking the priceless document, and when he learns that it has fallen into Rosa's lovely hands, the relentlessly determined and devastatingly handsome archaeologist vows to find her....An Undeniable Passion But Graystone is in for the surprise of his life, for Rosa is unlike any woman he's ever met. Saucy and stubborn, resourceful and clever, she demands an equal partnership in his quest. Soon the two are embarking on a bold adventure on the high seas, where their search for the Spanish galleon will lead them into infinite peril-and where they will discover a passion far more tempting, and far more precious, than a fortune in gold.From the Paperback edition.
Promise of Grace
by Bonnie K. WinnAfter surviving a serious accident and being jilted by her fiancé, Grace Stanton couldn’t help wondering where God was in all of the bad things that had happened to her. She still had a long road to recovery ahead of her and the only miracle in her life seemed to be a small-town Texas doctor named Noah Brady.Noah was a surgeon who saw that Grace needed more than just a little TLC to heal her wounds. But was his healing touch strong enough to mend her broken heart and restore her shattered faith, as well?
Promise of Paradise
by Rosemary HammondLuke Fury was Jessica's last hope!Jessica's only desire was to find out the truth about her husband's death...but everywhere she turned for help she met a brick wall of secrecy.Luke had been her husband's colleague, and clearly knew more than he pretended. But he considered Jessica a self-indulgent socialite-and he wasn't about to do her any favors! Jessica was determined to convince Luke that he'd misjudged her; suddenly her growing attraction for him was becoming the most burning desire of all....
Promise of Passion
by Natalie FoxPlaying with fire!Caroline Maxwell was a bright, intelligent single woman with a busy career and an adorable four-year-old girl in her care.Ellis Frazer, dynamic financier, was a confirmed bachelor with a sophisticated life-style.They were complete opposites, and Caroline knew an affair with Ellis could end in heartache. But there was an explosive attraction between them, a promise of passion Caroline wasn't sure she could resist-or even wanted to!
Promise of Pleasure
by Cheryl HoltSecret desires. Forbidden fruit. Untapped passion. No sooner does Mary Barnes, yet to be touched by a man, drink a secret elixir than a handsome and mysterious stranger walks into her life. But Mary wonders if the scoundrel's growing passion is the result of just a love tonic, or the real thing.
Promise of a Family
by Jessica SteeleA surprise proposal from a perfect English gentleman!When Leyne Rowberry offers to look after her eleven-year-old niece, Pip, she certainly doesn't expect to get involved in Pip's search for her real father!Leyne's quest leads her to Jack Dangerfield, who is dangerously charming! He treats Leyne and Pip just like a real family, taking them out to lots of lovely places in London, and for picnics in the English countryside.Leyne inds herself falling for Jack, but for Pip's sake she keeps her feelings under wraps-until she discovers Jack's secret...
Promise of a Family
by Jo Ann BrownFamily in Training? After rescuing six children abandoned in a boat, Captain Drake Nesbitt is determined to ensure their safety and locate their unknown parents. But first, he needs someone to nurture the babies. <P><P>He's grateful for the support of kindhearted Lady Susanna Trelawney. Although Susanna has given up all hope of marriage and happiness after her fiancé's betrayal, the adorable children evoke all her maternal instincts. Soon she's falling for her tiny charges-and their handsome rescuer. Can Susanna convince committed bachelor Drake that he's more than just a onetime hero, but a man who has room in his heart for a family after all? Matchmaking Babies: Seeking forever families and speeding up the course of true love.
Promise of the Valley (Westward Dreams #2)
by Jane PeartWhen Southern-born Adelaide Pride follows her Yankee employer to California, she faces a private civil war and re-examines her values of love and honor. Twenty-six-year-old Adelaide Pride stepped out of the horse-drawn buggy to gaze one last time at the charred remains of her childhood home. Six generations of Prides had lived and entertained there under warm Southern skies. That was before the Civil War- robbing Addie of her youth, her parents, and the man she would have married! Fortunately, an aunt and uncle had taken her in, but they could scarcely afford to feed themselves. Not wishing to remain a burden, Addie accepted a position as a companion to a Yankee spinster at a health spa in Napa Valley, California. Addie shivered with a mixture of fear and anticipation. Very soon she would journey by train to the remote land that was untouched be conflict and overflowing with financial prosperity and social opportunities. Did she dare to hope that her dreams of love and belonging were yet possible? Or would she become lost in the a world of the sick and aged, ending up a spinster like her employer, Mrs. Amberly?
Promise to Defend (Rescue Ops #2)
by Diana GardinThe next sexy and suspenseful standalone in the Rescue Ops series.By saving her, he might just save himself...I'm broken. I have been for seven years. Ever since my wife was murdered while I was deployed overseas. I was protecting our country, but I should have been protecting her. I haven't looked at another woman since--but then Olive Alexander crossed my path. She stirs up feelings I thought were long dead. So when her house is ransacked after she receives a threatening message, I know I have to step in and keep her safe. I failed my wife, but I won't fail Olive. Unfortunately, Olive isn't exactly ready to accept my help...With her sexy-as-sin pencil skirts and sleek ponytails, Olive clearly doesn't let anything--or anyone--mess up her perfectly ordered life. But years spent working as a special ops soldier has taught me how to read people... and I know Olive is hiding something. When my covert mission for Night Eagle Security collides with Olive's past, I'll have to get her to open up--or risk losing her. And losing Olive is not an option. If she's in danger, I'll defend her...even if it costs me my life. "No one does Romantic Suspense like Diana Gardin... I was rooting for Ronin and Olive from the very first page." -Susan Stoker, New York Times bestselling authorThe Rescue Ops series: Sworn to ProtectPromise to DefendMine to Save
Promise to a Boy
by Mary BradyThe small Montana town of St. Adelbert was supposed to be a refuge for Abby Fairbanks and her young nephew, Kyle. But the well-dressed, far-too-good-looking stranger standing outside her front door could threaten all that. His name is Reed Maxwell, and he's looking for his missing brother-possibly the father of the boy Abby has sworn to protect. Abby refuses to believe Reed is the type who'd take a child from his home and the people who love him. Because Reed seems like a good man, who didn't come to destroy a family but to mend one. Maybe even to find one. But when events beyond their control threaten to come between them, will Reed walk away and take Kyle-and Abby's heart-with him?