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The Bad Bridesmaid
by Rachael JohnsA destination wedding may be destined for disaster, in this sparkling romantic comedy by the author of The Other Bridget. Winifred &‘Fred&’ Darling, serial dater and author of 21 Rules for Not Catching Feelings, may not have been the best choice for maid of honor at her mother&’s sixth wedding. Indeed, she&’s determined to do everything in her power to stop it—and she&’s found a kindred spirit in the groom&’s attractive son, Leo. He&’s dead-set against the wedding too, and once they arrive on the island where their respective parents plan to get hitched, &“Operation Break-Up&” is set in motion . . . But as sparks fly between Fred and Leo, their mission gets a little complicated. Will Fred&’s rigid beliefs about romance be turned upside down? Does every relationship have to follow the rules? And could Fred actually become the lead in a rom-com of her very own?Praise for Rachael Johns &“Entertaining and charming. . . . Arguably the best romantic writer in Australia.&” —The Australian &“Will keep you turning pages.&” —Paige Toon, bestselling author of Seven Summers &“Pure sunshine for the soul.&” —Tess Woods, author of The Venice Hotel
The Bad Luck Bride (The Brides of St. Ives #1)
by Jane GoodgerJilted three times, a down-on-her-luck bride may find love in a charming seaside town in this Victorian romance by the author of The Spinster Bride.As if being left at the alter for the third time isn&’t bad enough, Lady Alice Hubbard has now been dubbed &“The Bad Luck Bride&” by the London newspapers. Defeated, she returns to her family&’s estate in St. Ives, resolved to a future as a doting spinster. After all, a lady with her record of marital mishaps knows better than to dream of happily-ever-after. But then Alice never expects to see Henderson Southwell again. Her beloved brother&’s best friend disappeared from her life soon after her brother&’s death. Until now . . .Alice is just as achingly beautiful as Henderson remembers. And just as forbidden. For the notorious ladies&’ man made one last promise to Alice&’s brother before he died—and that was never to pursue her. But one glimpse of Alice&’s sorrow and Henderson feels a powerful urge to put the light back in her lovely eyes, one lingering kiss at a time. Even if it means falling in love with the one woman he can never call his bride . . .Praise for the novels of Jane Goodger &“Fun, delightfully romantic—and sexy.&” —Sally MacKenzie on The Spinster Bride&“A touching, compassionate, passion-filled romance.&” —RT Book Reviews on A Christmas Waltz
The Bad Luck Bride: The Cavensham Heiresses (The Cavensham Heiresses #1)
by Janna MacGregorAll were shocked at the announcement of the “cursed” Lady Claire Cavensham to Lord Alexander Hallworth, the Marquess of Pembrooke, especially since she is already engaged to another unfortunate Lord. Perhaps she will make it to the altar this time with one of these fine gentlemen! —Midnight CryerNo one is left breathless at the imperious pronouncement of her engagement to Lord Pembrooke more than Claire. She hardly knows the dangerously outrageous man! But after three engagements gone awry and a fourth going up in glorious flames, she isn’t in a position to refuse...Alexander requires the hand of his enemy’s fiancée in marriage in order to complete his plans for revenge. It’s his good fortune that the “cursed” woman is desperate. However, what begins as a sham turns into something scandalously deeper...“Full-bodied romance...with intelligence and heart."—Cathy Maxwell"Captivating characters and a romance that sizzles."—Eloisa James "Will leave you swooning."—Sabrina JeffriesThe Bad Luck Bride is the first in a new Regency romance series from Janna MacGregor!
The Bad Man's Bride
by Susan Kay LawHe'll leave town when he's good and ready...and when the pretty and proper young schoolmarm consents to be his bride. A Bad Man's Desire At first glance, the lovely Easterner Anthea Bright seems woefully unsuited for her position as the new schoolmarm in Haven, Kansas. But behind that fine finishing school polish is a fiery spirit and a determination to succeed. Gabriel Jackson, however, is a different kind of challenge. The intensely passionate, devastatingly sexy man is Haven's most disreputable citizen -- and he's put Anthea's level head and her heart in a furious spin. How can theprim, pretty newcomer hope to stand firm to her principles when she feels breathless whenever Gabriel's near? And though a small voice inside tells her the "bad man's" not nearly as bad as his reputation would suggest, does she dare surrender to this dangerous stranger who is bound and determined to make Anthea his bride?
The Bad Miss Bennet
by Jean BurnettPicking up where Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice left off, The Bad Miss Bennet takes readers on a wild Regency romp with Lydia Wickham, née Bennet, who finds herself in dire need of a new husband.Lydia was never the most upstanding of the Bennet sisters, but who ever said that moral rectitude was fun? Mr Wickham turned out to be a disappointing husband in many aspects, the most notable of which being his early demise on the battlefields of Waterloo. And so Lydia Wickham, née Bennet, not yet twenty and full of enterprising spirit, is in urgent need of a wealthy replacement. A lesser woman, without Lydia&’s natural ability to flirt uproariously on the dance floor and cheat seamlessly at the card table, would swoon in the wake of a dashing highwayman, a corrupt banker, and even an amorous Prince Regent. But on the hunt for a marriage that will make her rich, there&’s nothing that Lydia won&’t turn her hand to. While Mrs Wickham rattles around the continent from Paris to Venice and to the home of the disgraced Princess of Wales in Italy, you, dear reader, will be greatly diverted.
The Bad Mothers' Book Club: A laugh-out-loud novel full of humour and heart
by Keris StaintonThe laugh-out-loud new novel from the ebook bestseller!Meet Emma, the new Mum on the block. Since moving to the Liverpudlian seaside after her husband's career change, her life consists of the following: long walks on the beach (with the dog), early nights (with the kids) and Netflix (no chill). Bored and lonely, when Emma is cordially invited to the exclusive cool school-mums' book club, she thinks her luck may finally be about to change. But she soon finds the women of the club aren't quite what they seem - and after an unfortunate incident involving red wine and a white carpet, she finds herself unceremoniously kicked out. The answer? Start her own book club - for bad mothers who just want to drink wine and share stories. But will this town let two book clubs exist? Or is there only room for one queen of the school gates...? Perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and Why Mummy Drinks.
The Bad Son
by Linda WarrenBeau McCain has become a successful lawyer, held the family together, mended fences and watched while others found love. . . . Now it's his turn. Or it would have been if Beau had managed to show Macy Randall that he wasn't just a substitute brother, that he could be--was meant to be--the man for her. But somewhere in the terrible breakup of her first marriage was the reason she refused to try again. Yet just as Beau has reconciled himself to a life apart, an abandoned baby unexpectedly brings him and Macy together, pitching them both into a dramatic custody battle--reminding everyone that when something's very precious, it deserves a new start.
The Bad and the Beautiful
by Jamie CraigIt’s 1955, Las Vegas is swinging, and David Lonergan has the chance of a lifetime when he accompanies his cousin to be the headlining act at the Thunderbird Casino. A pianist who cut his teeth in the jazz clubs of Chicago, David is a dazzled by the lights, the music, and the “anything goes” attitude of Las Vegas. But he’s not knocked off his feet until he meets Vincent “Shorty” Accardo.Vincent is a full-time bodyguard and sometimes hitman for the mob-controlled casino. He doesn’t indulge his interest in men very often, but there’s something different about David from the moment they meet. He’s attracted to David’s talent, his surprising innocence, and his easy smile.<br.There are a million reasons to stay away from the young piano player, but Vincent can’t help himself. Even when there are lives at risk.
The Bad-Girl Bride
by Jennifer DrewJulie's fiance broke off the engagement because she was too nice. Now her dress is for sale and she's looking for someone to teach her the wicked ways of love. All Tom wants is a wedding dress for his sister, Tina. But suddenly he finds himself tutoring a perfectly perfect woman on the virtues of being a temptress. And before his eyes, Julie starts to blossom--and to attract. And Tom realizes that, confirmed bachelor or not, he wants this bad-girl beauty for himself.
The Baddest Bride in Texas
by Maggie ShayneTHE BLACKMAILED BRIDETwo years ago, Kirsten Cowan had married the richest, meanest man in Texas-for reasons she had to hide from Adam Brand, the man she'd left standing at another altar....Even now, Kirsten had to keep her secret, though she stood accused of her late husband's murder. Even though Adam Brand betrayed his own family to take her into hiding....Because she knew the love they both felt couldn't be denied-just like the terrible, irreversible truth....This family was born, bred-and bound to be wed-in Texas!
The Baddest Virgin In Texas
by Maggie ShayneThe first three novels in Shayne's popular miniseries featuring the Brand family of Texas is now available in this volume. In "The Littlest Cowboy, " a newborn baby leads the sheriff to a mysterious woman. In "The Baddest Virgin in Texas, " a little Miss Nice Girl wants to change her image to snare a handsome cowboy. And in "Badlands Bad Boy, " the baddest Brand is shocked to find he actually needs someone.
The Badge and the Baby
by Alison KentBACHELOR PLUS BABY… Keeping up with his tiny, demanding, precious niece was more than Detective Joel Wolfsley could handle with one leg in a cast. Gangsters, yes. Babies, no. He was a sucker for his sister, though, and the munchkin's mom needed his help. Besides, his plight was the perfect excuse to get up close and personal with the gorgeous kennel owner next door. EQUALS TROUBLE! Willa Darling took one look at the toughtalking 'Big Bad Wolf' holding a baby and knew he was all bark, no bite. Joel might have needed a little help in the diapering department, but he was a family man at heart—no matter what he said. Which meant that in spite of the wild passion they shared, Willa would have to let him go….
The Badlands Bride
by Rebecca WintersHITCHED! Bad Man Wanted! Xan Harrington wanted a man who'd love her for herself rather than her fortune. Fate had brought her to the Bad River. Or, more accurately, she had thrown a dart at her map of the U.S.A. and where it had landed she had followed: the Badlands were as good a place as any to find a husband. She figured that she'd know on sight the man she wanted to spend the rest of her life with; so she'd placed an advertisement in the local paper—Bad Man Wanted For A Husband!—and Judd Coltrain had walked into her life. With his deep, sexy drawl and rugged good looks, Xan knew she'd found the perfect man to be the father of her children. But was Judd the simple rancher he seemed? Or would Xan live to regret the day she became a Bad man's bride?
The Bailey Flanigan Collection: Leaving, Learning, Longing, Loving (Bailey Flanigan Series)
by Karen KingsburyLeaving The book you’ve been waiting for from New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury . . . Leaving is the first volume in a new series that features members of the popular Baxter family and finally completes the Bailey Flanigan/Cody Coleman story. Learning Learning, book two in The Bailey Flanigan series, picks up where Leaving ended. Bailey Flanigan and Cody Coleman are not only separated by physical distance, they are also faced with great emotional distance. Can distance truly make the heart grow fonder? Find out in this poignant love story, featuring members from Karen Kingsbury’s popular Baxter family. Longing Longing, book three in the Bailey Flanigan Series, picks up where Learning ended. After a long and lonely silence from Cody Coleman, Bailey Flanigan becomes closer to her one-time Hollywood co-star, Brandon Paul. Nights on the town in New York City and long talks on the balcony of Brandon's Malibu Beach home make Bailey dizzy with new feelings and cause her to wonder if her days with Cody are over forever. Loving Loving, book four in the Bailey Flanigan Series by New York Times best-selling author Karen Kingsbury, completes Bailey and Cody’s story. But who will the actress spend the rest of her life with: Brandon Paul, a rich, handsome man that any woman would be thrilled to marry? Or Cody Coleman, her first love?
The Bait (A Kyra and Jake Investigation #3)
by Carol EricsonThey’re after a vicious serial killer.And this time it’s personal.Decades after The Player’s infamous murder spree, a third copycat killer terrorizes LA. Detective Jake McAllister and victim advocate Kyra Chase launch a risky dark web investigation—complicating their relationship and exposing their troubled pasts. But when the copycat kidnaps Jake’s daughter, Kyra defies her partner to lay her life on the line. Just one chilling question remains: Is The Player back?From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Kyra and Jake Investigation series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: The SetupBook 2: The DecoyBook 3: The Bait
The Bake Sale
by Matthew RobbinsMiles and Scott have not always been treated very kindly by their small town in general and their neighbors specifically.When one of the youngest and most vulnerable members of the community is faced with the battle of a lifetime, it’s time for the couple to brush aside past injustices and step fearlessly forth to do what they can to help. It’s time to show everyone the truth about their love ... its strength, compassion, and forgiveness.Note: This short story was originally published in the charity collection, Love Is Proud
The Bake Shop (An Amish Marketplace Novel #1)
by Amy ClipstonReturn to Lancaster County with the first installment of Amy Clipston's charming new Amish Marketplace series.Christiana Kurtz loves to bake, but when her bake stand becomes too busy, her mother encourages her to move her business to the local market. Her new bake shop becomes so inundated with customers that the line blocks the leather and woodcraft shop next door, which is run by Jeffrey Stoltzfus. When Jeffrey complains that her stand is driving away business due to the lines, she complains to him that his personalization machine smells. Though their relationship starts off on bad footing, they eventually forge a friendship.When Christiana’s father makes a surprise visit to the market, he is upset to find that Jeffrey uses the building’s electricity to personalize his items. He tells Christiana that Jeffrey is too modern for her, and she’s forbidden from dating him. Christiana is crushed, but she knows she must obey her father.When Jeffrey’s shop catches fire one day, he puts the entire market in jeopardy—including Christiana’s bake shop. Christiana, however, can’t deny how she feels about Jeffrey despite his mistakes. Though the odds are against them, can two young people find a way to rebuild both their businesses and their relationship?
The Baker (Workplace Encounters #6)
by Serena YatesA Workplace Encounters BookIan Wallace works as a baker for his tyrannical father in their family owned Scottish Bakehouse in Casper, Wyoming. He wants to represent the bakery in the upcoming Tartan Day competition, but his father refuses to reveal the secret ingredients that make them so successful--unless Ian gets married and has a son, proving he is fit to continue the family line. Just before New Year's Eve, Cameron Lewis, a former Marine turned police detective, comes into the bakery for donuts for his department and some black buns for himself. Cameron is hooked, and as his visits become more frequent, they stir Ian's father's suspicions. But threats can't stop Ian from donning his kilt and entering the competition anyway--to show his father what he can do on his own. Though he might not have the secret ingredients, Ian and Cameron might still discover a recipe for happiness.
The Baker and the Blacksmith
by A. J. ShayIt’s 1902 and Daniel has left a life of luxury in New York to run his late uncle’s bakery in Milford, Pennsylvania. Though he’s made many friends in the small town, not everything has been rosy. His uncle’s outstanding loan has fallen upon his shoulders and he could lose the bakery if he doesn’t pay it back in time. Additionally, Daniel feels that lecherous loan officer Simon Prickson is actively trying to make it harder for him to repay his debt.Furthermore, not everyone in Milford likes him. Adrian Dane, the cantankerous town blacksmith, seems to hate Daniel, and he has no idea why. Though Daniel finds Adrian irritating in every way, the two can’t manage to stay away from each other. Will Daniel ever figure out what he’s done to upset the inscrutable man? Can either find the companion they so desperately need?
The Baker's Apprentice: A Novel
by Judith R. HendricksA divorcée’s fresh start as a baker in Seattle comes with a side of new challenges in this sequel to the absorbing debut novel, Bread Alone.Having found her calling, Wynter Morrison is blissful about her new career in Seattle as a baker—cherishing the long days spent making bread and the comforting rhythms of the Queen Street Bakery. Still, she struggles with the legacy of her failed marriage and with her new boyfriend Mac’s reluctance to share his mysterious past. When Mac abruptly leaves Seattle, Wyn again feels abandoned and betrayed, at least until intimate letters arrive in which Mac at last reveals his deepest secrets. But the more she learns about her absent lover, the more Wyn discovers about herself—and when tragedy threatens, she will have to decide if there is a place for Mac in this new life she has made.“Hendricks rolls out a delicious sequel. . . . Prepare to have your appetite teased and stimulated.” —Seattle Post-Intelligencer“Food talk, romance, and recipes—what more could a reader want?” —Santa Fe New Mexican“Hendrick’s debut [Bread Alone] marked the arrival of a compelling new voice in women’s fiction, and The Baker’s Apprentice confirms her place among the most prominent authors of the genre.” —Pages Magazine“Hendricks’s latest expresses…heartfelt and committed love, sense of community, and pervasive kindness via fabulously cool and competent heroes. Highly recommended for both romance and women's fiction fans.” —Booklist
The Baker's Man
by Jennifer MoormanIn the Southern town of Mystic Water, magic is always in the wind—and in the ovens.Anna O&’Brien inherited several gifts from her late Grandma Bea: culinary superpowers, a bakery in a charming Southern town, and a mysterious box with a note:Open the box only when you need to. You&’ll know exactly when you do, and you&’ll know what to do with it. I love you.The night her presumed fiancé crushes her dreams, Anna opens the box and finds &“magic sugar&” inside, along with a recipe to bake &“the perfect man.&” Encouraged by her best friend Lily (and maybe a wee bit too much rum), a heartbroken Anna sets out to do what she always does when she&’s feeling blue: bake.She hardly believes her eyes the next morning when a man—a breathing and rather handsome man—is in her bakery and seems to know all her likes and dislikes, her quirks and preferences. Elijah is everything Anna dreamed and nothing she expected. Where did he come from? Is he real? And when he fashions his own ideas about what makes a good life, can she let him go?Escape into this whimsical and enchanting tale of magical realism and the spellbinding power of following your dreams as Anna discovers the sweetest side of life.
The Baker's Sister
by Gracie HartAfter two years, Meg Fairfax has finally started to make a success of herself. Her skills as a baker have made her enough to buy the bakery she loves and she&’s planning a wedding to her fiancé. But Frankie hasn&’t been entirely honest and both the bakery and Meg&’s happiness are threatened when she discovers the truth. Meanwhile, Meg&’s younger sister, Sarah, is attempting to build a life for herself in London but soon realises it&’s far from what she expected. Finding herself alone on the city streets, she seeks comfort in the arms of a young cockney named Sam Waites.With so much to lose, will the sisters find the security and happiness they seek?
The Bakersville Dozen
by Kristina McBrideYOU HAVE FOUR DAYS TO LOCATE FIVE TREASURED TROPHIES. BREAK THE RULES AND YOU ALL DIE. HAPPY HUNTING!Back in September, the town of Bakersville, Ohio made national news when a video went viral featuring thirteen of the high school’s elite in compromising positions. Now it’s May, and every month since the “Bakersville Dozen” made their infamous appearance on the national stage, one girl has gone missing. Officials are no closer to identifying the criminal. Bailey, “Like a Virgin” Holzman is getting really fed up with the scrutiny. She just wants to enjoy the rest of her senior year, and have an epic summer before heading off to college. So when she discovers a note in her locker on the last day of school inviting her on a scavenger hunt, she thinks it’s just a sweet surprise from her boyfriend trying to cheer her up. But following the clue leads her, instead, to the first official casualty. And another sinister envelope. The killer is close, and it could be anyone. Even the people Bailey’s always trusted most—her best friend, her perfect boyfriend, or the boy-next door she’s always pined for.With the clock ticking, she faces a terrifying choice: play the game by the killer’s rules—follow the clues, tell no one, and no cops—for a chance to save the rest of the missing girls, or risk becoming the next grisly victim.The latest heart-pounding thriller from Kristina McBride blends elements of Gone Girl, Pretty Little Liars, and Stephen King into a story that will leave you guessing until the final pages.
The Bakery Lady (Wild Blue Mysteries)
by Diane BatorFrom the moment Leo Blue meets the tattoo artist 's sister Christina, he's drawn into a web of bread dough and lies. Christina has returned to Packham with a duffle bag full of secrets. Leo soon discovers her biggest secret is Christina's alter ego and her husband who stands accused of murdering an up-and-coming artist. He promises to help set things straight and plans to bring husband and wife together for Christmas—even if it costs him his sanity and the love of his life.
The Bakery Sisters Bundle
by Susan MalleryWth their parents gone, old resentments, misunderstandings and betrayals have driven a wedge between the three Keyes sisters, just when they most need one another. For musical prodigy Claire, turning her back on her career and returning to Seattle to start a new life, it comes as a shock to discover the animosity her sisters feel toward her. For her twin Nicole, saddled with the responsibility of running the family bakery and raising her wild younger sister, life seems supremely unfair. For youngest sister Jesse, the belief that no one wanted her has made her reckless and wild, until she realizes how much she needs her family. And all three have been unlucky in love. But they're about to have their worlds turned upside down by unexpected romance. . . and a newfound bond with the family they had lost. Get all three books in award winning,USA TODAYbestselling author Susan Mallery's heartwarming trilogy for one low price. Bundle includesSweet Talk, Sweet SpotandSweet Trouble.