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Some Tame Gazelle (Virago Modern Classics #315)

by Barbara Pym

It was odd that Harriet should always have been so fond of curates. They were so immature and always made the same kind of conversation. Now the Archdeacon was altogether different . . . 'Together yet alone, the Misses Bede occupy the central crossroads of parish life. Harriet, plump, elegant and jolly, likes nothing better than to make a fuss of new curates, secure in the knowledge that elderly Italian Count Ricardo Bianco will propose to her yet again this year. Belinda, meanwhile has harboured sober feelings of devotion towards Archdeacon Hochleve for thirty years.Then into their quiet, comfortable lives comes a famous librarian, Nathaniel Mold, and a bishop from Africa, Theodore Grote - who each take to calling on the sisters for rather more unsettling reasons.

Some Tame Gazelle: A Novel (Virago Modern Classics #315)

by Barbara Pym

'She is the rarest of treasures; she reminds us of the heartbreaking silliness of everyday life' Anne TylerIt was odd that Harriet should always have been so fond of curates. They were so immature and always made the same kind of conversation. Now the Archdeacon was altogether different . . . 'Together yet alone, the Misses Bede occupy the central crossroads of parish life. Harriet, plump, elegant and jolly, likes nothing better than to make a fuss of new curates, secure in the knowledge that elderly Italian Count Ricardo Bianco will propose to her yet again this year. Belinda, meanwhile has harboured sober feelings of devotion towards Archdeacon Hochleve for thirty years.Then into their quiet, comfortable lives comes a famous librarian, Nathaniel Mold, and a bishop from Africa, Theodore Grote - who each take to calling on the sisters for rather more unsettling reasons.

Some Things Last Forever (The Gentle Hills, Book #4)

by Lance Wubbels

This wonderful final story in The Gentle Hills series finds the Macmillans saying goodbye to their best friends who are leaving to train as missionaries. They also find themselves in a whirlwind of other concerns, like caring for Marjie's wounded brother and adopting two young neighbor children whose mother has died.

Some Time Away: Time Travel Romance (Lovers in Time Series #3)

by Marilyn Campbell

"Marilyn Campbell never fails to deliver an outstanding story!" ~ Ellen Wulf, Verified ReviewerHigh-School Sweethearts Reunite to Solve a Murder in Time to Save Mankind in SOME TIME AWAY a Paranormal Time-Travel Romance by Marilyn Campbell-- Present Day and 1927, Crystal Island, Off the Coast of Southeast Florida –-Tales of ghosts and paranormal activity throughout Crystal Island entice Noah Nash to set his next horror novel in the Davenport Hotel, off the south-east Florida coast. But his reason for bringing Maggie Harrison on as an assistant is entirely personal.Working for a temp agency, Maggie agrees to the assignment, doubting the now famous author will even remember her from their high-school days.But, unbeknownst to the would-be lovers, they have been selected by an otherworldly organization to travel back to 1927 and solve an impossible murder at The Davenport. Succeed and a happily-ever-after is theirs. Fail and they will lose much more than each other.Publisher's Note: Readers who enjoy romance, sex and mystery as well as fans of Callie Langridge, Bethany Claire, Gillian Doyle and Barbara Longley will certainly enjoy Marilyn Campbell's delightfully fun romp through time."This author knows how to write love stories. If you enjoy an easy read, with lots of romance and sex, this is the one for you." ~Ramcy, Verified ReviewerTHE LOVERS IN TIME SERIES, in orderOut of TimeJust in TimeSome Time AwayIt's About TimeTHE INNERWORLD AFFAIRS SERIES, in orderRomulusFalconGallantGabrielLoganRomanBlazeMARILYN CAMPBELL has been published in the genres of suspense, futuristic, time-travel, paranormal, erotic and lighthearted contemporary romances, non-fiction metaphysical works and has had a screenplay produced. A true thrill-junkie, she has jumped out of an airplane, raced around the Indy 500 track, driven solo throughout the United States and believes a labyrinth walk under the full moon can have magical results. Unfortunately, Marilyn has not yet figured out how to time-travel…except in her stories. She currently resides in western Massachusetts.

Some of It Was Real

by Nan Fischer

"Fresh, surprising, and compulsively readable."--New York Times bestselling author Andrea BartzA psychic on the verge of stardom who isn&’t sure she believes in herself and a cynical journalist with one last chance at redemption are brought together by secrets from the past that also threaten to tear them apart. Psychic-medium Sylvie Young starts every show with her origin story, telling the audience how she discovered her abilities. But she leaves out a lot—the plane crash that killed her parents, an estranged adoptive family who tend orchards in rainy Oregon, panic attacks, and the fact that her agent insists she research some clients to ensure success. After a catastrophic reporting error, Thomas Holmes&’s next story at the L.A. Times may be his last, but he&’s got a great personal pitch. &“Grief vampires&” like Sylvie who prey upon the loved ones of the deceased have bankrupted his mother. He&’s dead set on using his last-chance article to expose Sylvie as a conniving fraud and resurrect his career. When Sylvie and Thomas collide, a game of cat and mouse ensues, but the secrets they&’re keeping from each other are nothing compared to the mysteries and lies they unearth about Sylvie&’s past. Searching for the truth might destroy them both—but it&’s the only way to find out what&’s real.

Somebody Else's Man

by Daaimah S. Poole

Essence® bestselling author Daaimah S. Poole brings you the sizzling tale of two ex-best friends who can't forgive, won't forget. . .and will find out what matters most. . .Nicole and Tia just know nothing can break up their long-time friendship. But when a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes along, Tia takes her new boyfriend's advice to sue Nicole's mother after a car accident. Soon Tia has a new home in South Carolina--and one furious ex-friend out to grab some of the good life for herself. And when wealthy businessman, Dre, starts burning up her sheets, Nicole sees a future as sparkling as the engagement ring she's expecting. . .. . .until Tia turns up broke, with a new baby in tow. . .and news that Dre isn't the man he seems. Now, between lies, lust, and betrayal, Nicole must gamble on whom to believe, what she really wants--and a choice that may cost her everything. . ."The voice of a new generation." --Karen E. Quinones Miller"A DEFINITE MUST READ." --Candice Dow

Somebody Else's Wedding

by Shawn Lane

Brighton O’Neill has come to Las Vegas for his best friend, Rex’s wedding, to another man. It suddenly occurs to Brighton that he’s in love with Rex and his friend should be marrying him. His plan is to stop the wedding and Rex from making a big mistake marrying the wrong guy.But after pouring out his heart to Rex’s sister, Brighton suddenly find himself in the company of Rex’s sexy cousin, Linus Montgomery, a mystery man with an eye patch, and a killer smile. And when they decide to play, it’s Vegas after all, will what happens in Vegas stay there?

Somebody Has to Pay

by Pat Tucker

From the author of Football Widows and Daddy's Maybe, a woman must face the consequences when she tells an unforgivable lie on national television.After a very embarrassing appearance on the wildly popular syndicated show DNA Revealed, Dani Dawson is reevaluating her life. When she decided to identify Keeling as her daughter's father, she didn't think things would go as far as they did. Now she's faced with mounting problems--and devastating consequences. Keeling Lake's life was flipped upside down for years after he was targeted by Dani in her carefully plotted paternity fraud. But now he's out of jail, and he's out to exact some revenge of his own. With his meddling mom at his side, Keeling may be headed for more problems than he bargained for. As the schemes pile up and tensions rise, Dani and Keeling have a lot to learn about forgiveness and truth...before it's too late.

Somebody Like You (Maverick Junction #1)

by Lynnette Austin

WHEN A COWBOY MEETS AN HEIRESS...Cash Hardeman thought he'd have all the time in the world to find the right woman...until he discovered that his gold digging step-grandmother will inherit the family ranch if he's not married by his 30th birthday. With the deadline just around the corner and no prospects in sight, Cash knows it's only a matter of time before he loses everything. But when Boston beauty Annelise blows into his life, Cash can't help but wonder if she's what he's been looking for all along.Giving her bodyguards and the paparazzi the slip, heiress Annelise Montjoy has come to Maverick Junction on a life-or-death mission. But living incognito in the small Texas town is nothing like she expected, and she's finding it difficult to keep her identity a secret--especially with a rough and tumble cowboy like Cash tempting her. It's not long before Annelise starts to wonder if she's finally found the man who can love her for herself rather than her money. But will Annelise's secrets catch up with her before she and Cash can ride off into the Texas sunset?

Somebody Like You: A Darling, VT Novel

by Donna Alward

Welcome to Darling, VT, a small town with plenty of characters and a tradition of romance with Donna Alward's Somebody Like You, which Library Journal raves is "tender, sensual, and overflowing with New England charm."A kiss to last a lifetimeAiden Gallagher was only five years old when he appeared in a photograph on the Kissing Bridge. The town of Darling, Vermont, has used Aiden’s image on the famed bridge—local legend has it that a kiss there results in everlasting love—as part of its tourism campaign. Now, twenty years later, Aiden is asked to recreate the moment with the woman he once kissed: Laurel Stone. Recently divorced, there’s nothing Laurel wants less than to pretend happily-ever-after with Aiden. As teenagers, their romance was no fairy tale—and Laurel has never quite forgiven Aiden for breaking her heart. But now that she is back in her hometown, and keeps bumping into police officer Aiden, Laurel can’t deny that there’s still a strong flicker between her and her old flame. Could it be that the Kissing Bridge is working its magic on Laurel and Aiden—and that all true love ever needed was a second chance?

Somebody Like You: A Novel

by Beth K. Vogt

Can a young widow find love again with her husband's reflection? Haley's three-year marriage to Sam, an army medic, ends tragically when he's killed in Afghanistan. Her attempts to create a new life for herself are ambushed when she arrives home one evening--and finds her husband waiting for her. Did the military make an unimaginable mistake when they told her Sam was killed? Too late to make things right with his estranged twin brother, Stephen discovers Sam never told Haley about him. As Haley and Stephen navigate their fragile relation­ship, they are inexorably drawn to each other. How can they honor the memory of a man whose death brought them together--and whose ghost could drive them apart? Somebody Like You is a beautifully rendered, affecting novel, reminding us that while we can't change the past, we have the choice to change the future and start anew.f Haley loving him as Stephen--and not as some reflection of his twin. How can Haley and Stephen honor the memory of a man whose death brought them together--and whose ghost could drive them apart? Somebody Like You reminds us that while we can't change the past, we have the choice--and the power through God--to change the future and start anew.

Somebody Like You: A Sugar Shack Novel (Sugar Shack #3)

by Candis Terry

Welcome Back to the Sugar Shack Straitlaced . . . Chicago prosecutor Kelly Silverthorne has a perfect record in the courtroom and a big fat zero in the bedroom. When she loses her first case ever, she returns home to Deer Lick, Montana, to regain her confidence and shake off the "Sister Serious" moniker she's been stuck with since childhood. Only a few hours into her repentance, karma thrusts her face-to-face with yet another of her major fiascos—a one-night stand with the hottest cop in the county. Rebel with a Cause . . . Deputy James Harley has always played with fire. When smart and sexy Kelly pops back into his life, he doesn't mind going for a full burn. And that might be exactly what happens when his past threatens to catch up with his future. A Match Made in . . . Heaven only knows what Kelly's dearly departed mom has planned from the other side—especially since she's already meddled in Kelly's siblings' love lives.

Somebody To Love

by Kate Rothwell

Above All Others Everything Griffin Calverson ever touched turned to gold, but his worldly success has only isolated him. Despite his millions, he is essentially alone and sworn to remain so--until he meets Araminta Woodhall, whose sultry beauty sets his heart on fire. Griffin loves her beyond all reason--though by the rules of his social circle, they cannot marry. But Araminta will not agree to be merely his mistress. . . Against All Odds Raised in humble circumstances, Araminta has grown strong in the face of adversity--her courage and pride have always gotten her through. But Griffin Calverson may be her only weakness--and her only refuge in an unforgiving world. She can't seem to tell him goodbye. . . and she will settle for nothing less than all his love. . .

Somebody Up There Hates You: A Novel

by Hollis Seamon

“Chemo, radiation, a zillion surgeries, watching my mom age twenty years in twenty months . . . if that’s part of the Big Dude’s plan, then it’s pretty obvious, isn’t it? Enough said.”Smart-mouthed and funny, sometimes raunchy, Richard Casey is in most ways a typical seventeen-year-old boy. Except Richie has cancer, and he's spending his final days in a hospice unit. In this place where people go to die, Richie has plans to make the most of the life he has left. Sylvie, the only other hospice inmate under sixty, has a few plans of her own for Richie. What begins as camaraderie quickly blossoms into real love, and this star-crossed pair is determined to live on their own terms, in whatever time remains.

Somebody Wonderful

by Kate Rothwell

The Luck of the Irish Michael McCann has a gentle way with women, and Timona Calverson is no exception, despite her ragged clothes. She is lovely--and in dire need of immediate rescue. The brawny policeman makes short work of the ruffians that have her cornered in a back alley of old New York. Though Timona may be no more than a runaway from a house of ill repute, Michael is determined to keep her from harm, if only for one night. . . The Love of Her Life Timona can't bring herself to tell him who she really is--or that her rich family will pay handsomely for her return. She knows very little about Michael McCann, except that he is good enough to give his last cup of tea to a stranger, and compassionate enough to own the ugliest dog on earth. But the rugged Irishman's unexpected kindness has won her wayward heart--now and forever. . . Kate Rothwell grew up in Washington, D. C. She went to art school in Boston, where she met her husband. Besides writing, Kate has worked as a parts runner in a garage, An artists' model, a bartender, a feature writer, a food prep chef, and editor of a newspaper for children. After a few years in Maryland, she and her husband headed north to Connecticut, where they still live with their three boys and a maniacal dog.

Somebody like Santa: A Heartwarming Texas Christmas Love Story (The Christmas Tree Ranch #5)

by Janet Dailey

Lovers of Hallmark and fans of Diana Palmer, Robyn Carr, and RaeAnne Thayne will adore the rugged Western setting, small-town neighbors, and the uplifting magic of the holidays in this Texas-sized love story from the New York Times bestselling author.&“A satisfying combination of intrigue and romance…sure to melt hearts.&” – Publishers Weekly For Cooper Chapman, moving next door to his newlywed sister in Branding Iron, Texas, is the biggest gift he could ask for this Christmas. The divorced single dad knows his troubled teenaged son only needs the healing balm of big skies and family ties. But soon after settling into their new home, Trevor falls in with some wild friends at his new school, leaving Cooper leaning hard on youth counselor Jess Graver. With grace and wisdom, Jess soothes Cooper&’s worries over his son, even as the elusive beauty stirs romantic feelings to life . . . With the holiday growing closer, young Trevor finds an unexpected mentor in a local farmer, helping him build a horse-drawn sleigh for the Christmas parade. Now the only thing that could make Cooper&’s New Year brighter would be making warm-hearted Jess his own. But when he stumbles upon a secret from her past, it will take more than mistletoe to bring them back together and keep her at his side for all the sweet seasons to come . . .

Somebody to Die For

by Kris T. Bethke

Avery Wagner quit ghostwalking when he lost his beloved anchor to cancer. Now teaching others who have the ability, he’s beginning to live again -- but he’s not looking for another lover, not now, maybe not ever.But then he meets Jameson ... younger, talented, dedicated, almost perfect, even though his mouth sometimes opens ahead of his brain. And Jameson wants Avery desperately, though he’ll settle for friendship if he can’t have more.When an emergency demands they work together in the field, Avery discovers just how perfect Jameson is. But he had a perfect love once before, and he’s scared to even consider that he might have a chance at another. Can he trust Jameson with his newly healing heart?

Somebody to Die For (Dreamspun Beyond #27)

by Kris T. Bethke

A Requiem Inc. StoryDying is easy. New love is terrifying. Avery Wagner quit ghostwalking when he lost his beloved anchor to cancer. Now teaching others who have the ability, he’s beginning to live again—but he’s not looking for another lover, not now, maybe not ever. But then he meets Jameson… younger, talented, dedicated, almost perfect, even though his mouth sometimes opens ahead of his brain. And Jameson wants Avery desperately, though he’ll settle for friendship if he can’t have more. When an emergency demands they work together in the field, Avery discovers just how perfect Jameson is. But he had a perfect love once before, and he’s scared to even consider that he might have a chance at another. Can he trust Jameson with his newly healing heart?

Somebody to Love

by Kristan Higgins

After her father loses the family fortune in an insider-trading scheme, single mom Parker Welles is faced with some hard decisions. First order of business: go to Gideon's Cove, Maine, to sell the only thing she now owns-a decrepit house in need of some serious flipping. When her father's wingman, James Cahill, asks to go with her, she's not thrilled...even if he is fairly gorgeous and knows his way around a toolbox.Having to fend for herself financially for the first time in her life, Parker signs on as a florist's assistant and starts to find out who she really is. Maybe James isn't the glib lawyer she always thought he was. And maybe the house isn't the only thing that needs a little TLC....

Somebody to Love

by Lori Wilde

New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde invites you back to Cupid, Texas, where love is only a heartbeat away . . .Sexy cowboy-scholar Jericho Chance always knows exactly what he wants and how to get it. And after sauntering back home to Cupid, he's shocked to discover that he wants Zoe McCleary. After years from home, he takes one new look at his bubbly best friend, with her lightning smarts and luscious body, and it hits him like a bolt: she's his somebody to love and he's not leaving town again without her.Settling down always seemed like a time waster to Zoe, a man magnet with a trail of broken hearts behind her. She's not meant to settle down--but how can she resist someone as persuasive as Jericho? There's no way they can ignore the explosive chemistry seething between them . . . even if it means risking their friendship . . .

Somebody to Love (Blessings, Georgia #11)

by Sharon Sala

Welcome to Blessings, Georgia! Whether you've lived here your whole life, you're returning after years of being away, or you're new in town, you're sure to find the love in a small town happy ending you're looking for.Fifteen years ago, a family member stole the money Hunt Knox had saved for college, while three of his siblings and his father hid the truth and told him to get over it. Betrayed by their lies and thievery, Hunt joined the army and wound up flying Apache helicopters in Iraq. Now, he's a chopper pilot for an oil company in Houston, Texas, his father has been dead for six years, and he's finally returning home to Blessings at his mother's dying request.Ava Ridley, the little girl Hunt's mother used to babysit, has grown up and is a nurse at his mother's bedside when he arrives. Ava is overjoyed to see him. She had a huge crush on him when she was young. And as the two spend more time together, Ava's crush grows to be even more.Through secrets, lies, family betrayal, and difficult choices, Hunt's not sure he and Ava can make it together in Blessings. But everybody loves somebody, and Hunt isn't willing to lose the one person who makes their small town feel like his forever home.Grab some sweet tea and sit awhile: This sweet contemporary romance has family betrayal, childhood crushes, a veteran hero, and a second chance to get everything right.

Somebody to Love: The Best Man / Somebody To Love / Catch Of The Day / The Next Best Thing (Gideon's Cove #3)

by Kristan Higgins

An unexpected summer fling could turn out to be the best decision she’s ever made!After her father loses the family fortune in an insider-trading scheme, single mom Parker Welles is faced with some hard decisions. First order of business: go to Gideon’s Cove, Maine, to sell the only thing she now owns—a decrepit house in need of some serious flipping. When her father’s wingman, James Cahill, asks to go with her, she’s not thrilled…even if he is fairly gorgeous and knows his way around a toolbox. Second on Parker’s list: find a nice man to have a no-strings-attached summer fling with…if that’s even possible in a small town.Having to fend for herself financially for the first time in her life, Parker signs on as a florist’s assistant and starts to find out who she really is. Maybe James isn’t the boring lawyer she always thought he was. And maybe the house isn’t the only thing that needs a little TLC.Previously published.

Somebody's Baby

by Amanda Stevens

What would you do to get your baby back?Separated from her newborn son after a hospital fire, single mother Nina Fairchild will do anything to get her baby back--even request help from wealthy, sensual Grant Chambers. For Grant's nephew is the spitting image of Nina's missing son...Grant will do whatever it takes to protect his family, including helping the woman who claims his sister stole her baby, if only to prove her wrong. Working so closely with Nina, Grant can't help but be drawn to the beautiful widow. But with the records of her pregnancy having mysteriously disappeared, either Nina is truly crazy, or someone is trying to make her seem to be...Previously published

Somebody's Baby

by Annie Jones

For the last year, Josie Redmond had raised her twin sister's child as her own. Now Adam Burdett could take her boy away. The scion of a prominent South Carolina clan, he'd come home to claim his rightful son. Expecting the fight of her life, Josie was stunned to discover the handsome Southern charmer had a different agenda. The prodigal son who'd turned his back on a whole town was seeking his own redemption. Could Josie help Adam forgive the sins of the past and create the home they'd always wanted -- a place where they could both truly belong?

Somebody's Baby (Shelter Valley Stories #8)

by Tara Taylor Quinn

Caroline Prater: A lost twin. A widow. A pregnant woman.When she discovers she has a twin living in an Arizona town called Shelter Valley, Caroline Prater decides to go there. Pregnant and a widow, she leaves her Kentucky hometown and drives west. She'll try to connect with her twin sister, Phyllis Sheffield. And she'll seek out John Strickland, the father of her baby--if only to let him know.John is a well-known architect, a still-grieving widower who's settled in Shelter Valley. He and Caroline met six weeks earlier when he traveled to Kentucky....Caroline's waiting for the right moment to approach Phyllis, unsure whether her unsuspecting twin will welcome her presence. And she develops a deeper relationship with John--but that's just for the baby's sake. Or is it?

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