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Runaway Christmas Bride: curl up by the fire with this adorable festive read
by Cindi MadsenA feel good festive novella from USA Today bestselling author Cindi Madsen.'A runaway bride, a grumpy sheriff, lots of witty banter, laughs and chemistry make this a very enjoyable story' *****Regina never dreamt that when she got to the end of the aisle, her fiancé would say he didn't want to marry her. Heartbroken and embarrassed, and still in her wedding dress, she jumps in her car and just drives. When she ends up in the small town of Friendship, she has no idea what will come next but after a few drinks too many, she is welcomed to town by a grumpy, yet handsome, sheriff.Emmett is used to carrying a lot of weight on his shoulders, but meeting Regina is like a breath of fresh air and soon sparks start to fly. Will these two lonely souls be able to heal each other and find the love they deserve?Take one jilted bride, one serious (-ly handsome) sheriff, add a bunch of matchmaking townsfolk and some laugh out loud banter and you've got the perfect festive read.*Originally published in the Christmas With You anthologyWhy readers love Runaway Christmas Bride: 'A beautifully written festive read' 'Oh man... this story had a soft smile on my face the whole time and when I finished, I cried happy tears just like you would at any wedding. Super sweet story!''A cute read about a grumpy sheriff and the runaway bride who captured his attention''Love this. . . I truly enjoyed their story and didn't want it to end'
Runaway Christmas Bride: curl up by the fire with this adorable festive read
by Cindi MadsenA feel good festive novella from USA Today bestselling author Cindi Madsen.'A runaway bride, a grumpy sheriff, lots of witty banter, laughs and chemistry make this a very enjoyable story' *****Regina never dreamt that when she got to the end of the aisle, her fiancé would say he didn't want to marry her. Heartbroken and embarrassed, and still in her wedding dress, she jumps in her car and just drives. When she ends up in the small town of Friendship, she has no idea what will come next but after a few drinks too many, she is welcomed to town by a grumpy, yet handsome, sheriff.Emmett is used to carrying a lot of weight on his shoulders, but meeting Regina is like a breath of fresh air and soon sparks start to fly. Will these two lonely souls be able to heal each other and find the love they deserve?Take one jilted bride, one serious (-ly handsome) sheriff, add a bunch of matchmaking townsfolk and some laugh out loud banter and you've got the perfect festive read.*Originally published in the Christmas With You anthologyWhy readers love Runaway Christmas Bride:'A beautifully written festive read' 'Oh man... this story had a soft smile on my face the whole time and when I finished, I cried happy tears just like you would at any wedding. Super sweet story!''A cute read about a grumpy sheriff and the runaway bride who captured his attention''Love this. . . I truly enjoyed their story and didn't want it to end'
Runaway Colton (The Coltons of Texas #11)
by Karen WhiddonA wrongfully accused woman is tracked down by a bounty hunter—who makes her an offer she can’t resist . . . Wrongfully accused of masterminding her adoptive father’s disappearance, Piper Colton needs answers. So she leaves the family ranch behind to embark on a dangerous mission . . . but she’s not alone for long. Her brother enlists the help of Cord Maxwell—a local bounty hunter—to ensure his sister’s safe return. But Cord has an agenda of his own, and it’s not just to avoid falling for the Colton beauty! He promises to help her if she’ll help him find his runaway niece—and stay with him. It’s an offer she cannot resist and a powerful attraction she cannot deny . . .
Runaway Cowboy
by Judy ChristenberryJessica Ledbetter had worked too hard on her family's Colorado dude ranch, the Lazy L, to roll over and play dead when Jim Bradford showed up as the new manager. The former power broker from New York City was darkly handsome in his custom suit and tie, but downright devastating in tight jeans and Stetson. Once back in the saddle after a decade in the city, Jim--a native Texan, took the reins and steered the operation, roped in the guests and even tamed Jess's uncooperative brothers. But the Lazy L was her legacy. Jess couldn't let it fall into the hands of an outsider. No matter what those hands did to her. . .
Runaway Cowboy
by T. J. Kline"You had your chance, and you threw it away ..."Five years ago, Jen woke up with a ring on her finger and her fiancé nowhere to be found. She swore she'd gotten over the betrayal, but when Clay unexpectedly hires on with the rodeo for a week, she finds herself torn between passion and regret.Clay left intending never to see Jen again. He's been running from his troubled past for far too long, and it's not a life he wants for her. But it's hard to run from the past when the past is your own family, and Clay finds himself thrown back into the chaos he thought he'd finally left behind.Will the truth drive Jen away, or is there a second chance at happily-ever-after for this runaway cowboy?
Runaway Fiancee
by Sally WentworthIt should have been the most glamorous wedding of the year. . . Instead, Milo's beautiful fiancee was celebrating her engagement to another man. It had taken him a year to track her down. Now he had to convince Paige that he was the one who should be marrying her!What had made Paige run away from him only one week before their wedding? Though he wasn't sure he could forgive her, Milo had to find out.
Runaway Girl: A Novel (The Girl Series #2)
by Tessa BaileyThe second in a sexy, fun wedding-themed rom-com duology from Tessa Bailey, #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer—now with a beautiful new package!It’s Naomi Clemons’s big day. Her dream wedding. And she’s outta here. A chance meeting of gazes through the church window pane—a single moment shared with someone familiar who radiates intrigue—is the final push Naomi needs to realize… she’s boring. A blonde, cookie cutter, well-mannered trophy wife-to-be. How can she expect to lead a fulfilling married life when she’s never lived? Special Forces diver Jason Bristow needs a beauty pageant coach. Not for himself—although the tattooed bruiser could definitely use some charm—but for his little sister who he has returned to St. Augustine, Florida to raise. When a beautiful southern debutante lands on his doorstep, she awakens a hunger that won’t be ignored. If only she wasn’t planning on winning back the ex-fiancé she left at the altar…Despite the potential for ruin, heat continues to build between Naomi and Jason beneath the sultry Florida sunshine, consuming them both. But they’re on borrowed time… and it’s about to run out.
Runaway Girl: a small-town romance overflowing with heart, heat and angst (The Girl Series #2)
by Tessa Bailey❤️🔥The second in a sexy, fun wedding-themed rom-com duology from Tessa Bailey, #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer - now with a beautiful new package!It's Naomi Clemons's big day. Her dream wedding. And she's outta here. One moment. A fleeting gaze through the church window with someone familiar, dripping in intrigue. And just like that, Naomi realizes . . . she's boring. A blonde, cookie cutter, well-mannered trophy wife-to-be. How can she expect to lead a fulfilling married life when she's never lived?Special Forces diver Jason Bristow needs a beauty pageant coach. Not for himself - although the tattooed bruiser could definitely use some charm - but for his little sister who he has returned to St. Augustine, Florida to raise. When a beautiful southern debutante lands on his doorstep, she awakens a hunger that won't be ignored. If only she wasn't planning on winning back the ex-fiancé she left at the altar . . .Despite the potential for ruin, heat continues to build between Naomi and Jason beneath the sultry Florida sunshine, consuming them both. But they're on borrowed time . . . and it's about to run out.💗Why readers LOVE Tessa Bailey . . . 💗'One of my all-time favourite authors!' SALLY THORNE 'Tessa Bailey is the queen of rom-coms. Long may she reign!' JULIE MURPHY'Nothing makes my heart catch fire like a Tessa Bailey book. She is all things magic and dirty talk' ELENA ARMAS
Runaway Groom
by Fiona LoweBook three of Wedding FeverAmy Sagar's life is in ruins. Fired from her fast-track job and dumped by her double-crossing boyfriend, she retreats to Whitetail, Wisconsin, to lick her wounds and regroup. Meeting an impossible, sexy Australian isn't part of her strategy for getting back on track.Ben Armytage is running away. After being left at the altar and publicly humiliated, he's taking his vintage motorcycle on an extended road trip from Argentina to Alaska. Having his journey interrupted by a breakdown and sharing a house with a curvy, redheaded lawyer in a town obsessed with weddings was never on his itinerary.Though being stuck in a luxury log cabin isn't really a hardship, living together with their broken hearts isn't easy. When the attraction between Amy and Ben proves unstoppable, they'll both begin rethinking their plans...For more weddings in Whitetail, check out Saved by the Bride and Picture Perfect Wedding, available now!99,000 words
Runaway Groom (I Do, I Don't #2)
by Lauren LayneFor one charming playboy, getting cast on a Bachelor-esque reality TV show is the shock of a lifetime—until he finds love where he least expects it. And now the chase is on! Gage Barrett’s reputation as a ladies’ man has been greatly exaggerated, but none of that matters after a drunken bet lands him on Jilted, a reality TV show that matches runaway grooms with wannabe brides. Now he’s stuck at a Hawaiian resort with nineteen women competing to drag him back to the altar—and one contestant who’s even more miserable than he is. Gage has no idea how feisty, independent Ellie Wright wound up in the cast, but it’s obvious she hates his guts. And if there’s one thing Gage likes, it’s a challenge. . . . Ellie can’t believe she let her best friend talk her into exchanging her dignity for a glorified bikini contest. Still, she could use the exposure—her business is struggling—and she’ll probably be one of the first to get eliminated anyway. But Gage isn’t the shallow jerk Ellie anticipated—and he’s in no rush to send her home. As stolen kisses turn into secret trysts, she finds herself losing track of what’s real and what’s for the camera. With the wedding finale looming, this runaway groom is tempting Ellie to start believing in storybook endings.The I Do, I Don’t novels each have their own enchanting HEAs, and can be read in any order:READY TO RUNRUNAWAY GROOMJUST RUN WITH ITPraise for Runaway Groom “Lauren Layne gets the red rose for this one, and fans of The Bachelor will fall in love with this thoroughly charming story.”—Kate O’Keeffe, bestselling author of One Last First Date “If you’re a fan of Lauren Layne, The Bachelor, or witty contemporary novels, this book is for you. It’s the perfect beach read—or snow day read, if you’re stuck in cold weather like me!”—All About Romance Don’t miss any of Lauren Layne’s hot reads: The Love Unexpectedly Series: BLURRED LINES | GOOD GIRL | LOVE STORY | WALK OF SHAME | AN EX FOR CHRISTMAS The Sex, Love & Stiletto Series: AFTER THE KISS | LOVE THE ONE YOU’RE WITH | JUST ONE NIGHT | THE TROUBLE WITH LOVE The Oxford Series: IRRESISTIBLY YOURS | I WISH YOU WERE MINE | SOMEONE LIKE YOU | I KNEW YOU WERE TROUBLE The Redemption Series: ISN’T SHE LOVELY | BROKEN | CRUSHED Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.
Runaway Groom: An exciting romance from the author of The Prenup! (I Do, I Don't #2)
by Lauren LayneIn Runaway Groom, the second sexy rom-com in the I Do, I Don't series, for one charming playboy, getting cast on a Bachelor-esque reality TV show is the shock of a lifetime - until he finds love where he least expects it. And now the chase is on! For fans of Jill Shalvis, Julie James and Carly Phillips.Gage Barrett's reputation as a ladies' man has been greatly exaggerated, but none of that matters after a drunken bet lands him on Jilted, a reality TV show that matches runaway grooms with wannabe brides. Now he's stuck at a Hawaiian resort with nineteen women competing to drag him back to the altar - and one contestant who's even more miserable than he is. Gage has no idea how feisty, independent Ellie Wright wound up in the cast, but it's obvious she hates his guts. And if there's one thing Gage likes, it's a challenge...Ellie can't believe she let her best friend talk her into exchanging her dignity for a glorified bikini contest. Still, she could use the exposure - her business is struggling - and she'll probably be one of the first to get eliminated anyway. But Gage isn't the shallow jerk Ellie anticipated - and he's in no rush to send her home. As stolen kisses turn into secret trysts, she finds herself losing track of what's real and what's for the camera. With the wedding finale looming, this runaway groom is tempting Ellie to start believing in storybook endings.Want more fun, fresh, flirty and very sexy rom-com? Check out the rest of the I Do, I Don't series as well as Lauren's Oxford series, Wedding Belles series and romantic standalones in the Love Unexpectedly series.
Runaway Groom: Unmasking The Secret Prince (secrets Of A Billionaire) / Runaway Groom (the Fortunes Of Texas: The Hotel Fortune) (The Fortunes of Texas: The Hotel Fortune #4)
by Lynne MarshallThis runaway groom might find his perfect match in Lynne Marshall’s new installment of The Fortunes of Texas series!From “I don’t” to…”I might?”When Mark Mendoza discovers his fiancée cheating on him on their wedding day, he hightails it out of town. Megan Fortune is there to pick up the pieces—and to act as his faux girlfriend when his ex shows up. Mark swears he will never get involved again. Megan doesn’t want to be a “rebound” fling. But they find each other irresistible. What’s a fake couple to do?From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.The Fortunes of Texas: The Hotel FortuneBook 1: Her Texas New Year’s Wish by Michelle MajorBook 2: Their Second-Time Valentine by Helen LaceyBook 3: An Unexpected Father by Marie FerrarellaBook 4: Runaway Groom by Lynne MarshallBook 5: An Officer and a Fortune by Nina Crespo
Runaway Heart
by Saranne DawsonTHEY ONLY HAD EACH OTHERZach Hollis, by-the-book cop, had been done wrong. He'd earned the respect of many men-and the love of one woman: Charlotte "C.Z." Morrison. So when she found Zach as a fugitive, she left behind her button-down ways and went on the run with him-to clear his name and find an elusive killer.Fear ran like wildfire in C.Z.'s veins, but in the depth of Zach's blue eyes was the conviction of an honest lawman-protector turned prey. With no one else to trust, with no safe haven, except in each other's arms, would their love overcome the odds?
Runaway Heart (Westward Dreams #1)
by Jane Peart"End of the line!" The stagecoach driver's shout sent a chill down Holly Lambeth's spine. What an ominous sound! Was Riverbend, Oregon, to be the end of the line for her? She had come West to escape the swirling gossip about her broken engagement. She had come to escape the humiliation of being jilted. She came here to find a welcome new life, but her cousin's chilly reception tells her she has made a terrible mistake. Here in Riverbend, 2,000 miles from Kentucky, in a town barely more than a mining camp, Holly faces the fact that she is unwanted and unwelcome. Knowing this unhappy truth, Holly reaches another conclusion. Only she can change her situation. Both the sophisticated editor of the local newspaper, as well as the town's dedicated doctor, are attracted to the pretty newcomer. But Holly has more than romance on her mind. An unforeseen opportunity presents a challenge that brings Holly to a decision that will not only change her, but alter her own vision of her future.
Runaway Hearts
by Katie RoseWith sparkling wit and originality, Katie Rose spins a winning tale about a very modern young lady who goes undercover in 1895 New York in search of a missing Thoroughbred -- but discovers sizzling passion instead.... Amateur chemist Mary Lou Finch once blew up her own laboratory -- but that was nothing compared to her explosive first meeting with Pierce Thorndike. Mary Lou fibbed outrageously to win the position of governess to Thorndike's son. In reality, she is hoping to do a little detective work and find the prize racehorse that was stolen from Thorndike's stable. For Mary Lou's father has bet every dime he has on Damien's Curse -- and if the horse is not found before the Saratoga races, her family will be ruined.Mary Lou had planned a strictly scientific investigation ... until Pierce's sexy blue eyes sent a seductive tingling from her head to her toes. Now, as high stakes, pounding hooves, and irresistible kisses sweep Mary Lou away, the novice sleuth races toward an unknown finish -- one that puts her in danger of losing her heart, her innocence, and maybe even her life....
Runaway Heiress: A Dare to Defy Novel (Runaway Heiress #1)
by Syrie JamesWhen a runaway heiress runs into trouble, she may end up exactly where she belongs… Brainy and college-educated, American heiress Alexandra Atherton will do anything to avoid marriage to the English peer her mother has chosen for her--even abandon the life of privilege she's always known. But as her escape goes horribly wrong, Alexandra must invent a new identity to gain the help of a handsome stranger.Thomas Carlyle, the Earl of Longford, sweeps in and out of London disguised as a humble artist, earning just enough to keep his ancestral Cornwall estate afloat. When Alexandra crashes into his life, she awakens feelings and desires that he vows will stay buried. Despite himself, he needs this beautiful newcomer, for his sisters have run off another governess.Alexandra is surprised to find she thrives in her new position at Longford's home. But as she grows closer to Thomas and his sisters, and her relationship with the emotionally guarded earl unleashes their hidden passions, the truth Alexandra's been forced to hide may end up coming between her and the only man she's ever loved.
Runaway Heiress: Sheltered By The Cowboy Single Mom's Bodyguard Runaway Heiress Captivating Witness (Cold Case Detectives #5)
by Jennifer MoreyThe Cold Case Detectives series heats up as sparks fly between a relentless investigator and a murder witness.When someone is shot right in front of him, elite investigator Jasper Roesch is on the job. He can’t rest until he solves the case of who tried to kill this victim. What he knows: heiress Sadie Moreno witnessed the murder of a homeless man she was helping, and now someone wants her silenced forever. Jasper whisks Sadie away to a remote Wyoming hideaway to protect her, but not even the former SWAT agent’s crime-fighting skills can keep assassins at bay. The woman he’s reluctantly falling for isn’t telling him everything . . . and that secret is something that may get them both killed.“Jennifer Morey has lots of mysteries in her story, and I was intrigued with each new detail that was learned. Suspense builds in Runaway Heiress because of the huge number of unknowns . . . Jennifer Morey definitely had me guessing.” —alwaysreviewing.com
Runaway Lady, Conquering Lord (Wessex Weddings #4)
by Carol TownendRaised a lady, Emma of Fulford is a fallen woman with a young son as proof. He is all she has in the world, and now the boy's brutal father has returned. Desperate and afraid, she needs to escape, and fast, so she approaches Sir Richard of Asculf. She begs this honorable Norman knight for help—and offers the only thing she has left…herself.Honorable he may be, but Sir Richard is only human and Lady Emma tempts his resolve. Can this conquering knight tame his runaway lady and stop her running for good?
Runaway Lone Star Bride
by Cathy Gillen ThackerWEDDING FIASCO...TO DOMESTIC BLISS? Nothing in his military training-or Texas upbringing-prepared Hart Sanders for rescuing a woman fleeing her own nuptials. But when the runaway bride is dangerously desirable Maggie McCabe, now working at his family ranch as a wedding planner of all things and bonding with his toddler son, Hart can't stop fantasies of domestic bliss. Two years ago, Maggie ran from making the biggest mistake of her life as fast as her cowgirl boots would take her. Now the gorgeous ex-soldier and his adorable, blue-eyed boy are wreaking havoc with this McCabe daughter's hard-fought independence. Maggie just wants to help Hart create a stable, loving home for Henry...but doesn't stand a chance against their irresistible Lone Star charm!
Runaway Miss
by Mary NicholsJust who is Miss Fanny Draper? Alexander, Viscount Malvers, is sure the beautiful girl on the public coach is not who she says she is. Her shabby clothing and claim of being a companion cannot hide the fact that she is Quality. He's intrigued. This captivating miss is definitely running away, but from what--or whom? Alex is adept at getting under her guard, but Lady Emma Lindsay must keep up the pretence. As her feelings grow, so does her dilemma. Maybe a lady can follow her heart, but a poor companion certainly can't--and Miss Fanny Draper she must remain!
Runaway Mistress
by Robyn CarrNot much can go wrong when you're traveling first-class with your fabulously wealthy boyfriend-until you find his wife's body in your hotel suite.Convinced she's next on Nick Noble's hit list, Jennifer Chaise takes off down the Vegas Strip armed with only her wits and a Kate Spade bag full of money. Giving herself a drastic makeover-complete with a new name-she lands herself a waitressing job in a nearby town. For someone used to private jets and waterfront condos, the change in lifestyle couldn't be greater. Yet, oddly enough, Jennifer couldn't be happier.And then she meets Alex Nichols. One of the Las Vegas police department's finest, he's everything she's ever wanted. But when Nick's bodyguards arrive in town, Jennifer knows that if she wants a future she's going to have to deal with her past....
Runaway Passion: Silver Creek Stories - Book Three (Silver Creek Stories #3)
by Vivian VaughanA Texas Rancher&’s daughter is on the run and the man sent to bring her home may be her ticket to freedom in this historical western romance.Texas, 1879. Emilie Hahn has tried to escape her father&’s Texas ranch before. But this time she has a plan. And not even the handsome rancher sent to pursue her will drag her back without a fight. Even as she resists his attempts to return her to her father, her heart can&’t deny the intense desire that draws them together. Creed McCaslin has been hired to rescue Emilie, and he&’s not one to leave a job undone. Even when he learns that she&’s a runaway—and not the damsel in distress her father has made her out to be—he still pursues the brave and beautiful young woman. But his mission never included falling in love with his quarry. Once Creed catches up to Emilie, will he return her to the ranch, or will they ride off together?&“A wonderful adventure and a sensitive romance.&” —RT Book Reviews
Runaway Princess, Hold Tight: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Feng QiuHuangLaiFengQiuHuangA young girl from the modern society had transmigrated to the body of the ancient Grand Preceptor's daughter. The moment she woke up, she found out that she was about to marry a prince she had never met. What a joke, I haven't even brushed my teeth or washed my face. I've just arrived, and you're telling me to get married all of a sudden? There wasn't even a door! I can't beat you, so won't I run?!
Runaway Princess, Hold Tight: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Feng QiuHuangLaiFengQiuHuangA young girl from the modern society had transmigrated to the body of the ancient Grand Preceptor's daughter. The moment she woke up, she found out that she was about to marry a prince she had never met. What a joke, I haven't even brushed my teeth or washed my face. I've just arrived, and you're telling me to get married all of a sudden? There wasn't even a door! I can't beat you, so won't I run?!
Runaway Princess, Hold Tight: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Feng QiuHuangLaiFengQiuHuangA young girl from the modern society had transmigrated to the body of the ancient Grand Preceptor's daughter. The moment she woke up, she found out that she was about to marry a prince she had never met. What a joke, I haven't even brushed my teeth or washed my face. I've just arrived, and you're telling me to get married all of a sudden? There wasn't even a door! I can't beat you, so won't I run?!