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The Control Freak Chronicles
by Sarah TuckerAt forty-four, Helena Treadwell thought she had everything sorted. After divorcing her control freak ex, Leonard Wallis, she and her nine-year-old son, Freddie, relocated to her home town of Castleford. She's made a happy home for them and has a successful career as a radio presenter. Finally she feels she's clawing back the control and confidence she lost to Leonard. But life is never simple for long ... Helena unexpectedly loses her job and Leonard announces that not only does he want Freddie to attend a private boarding school, he's also decided to move to Castleford to set up home with 'the other woman'. Suddenly Helena's losing control again, as her past comes back to unravel her future.
The Convenient Arrangement
by Jo Ann FergusonLorenzo Wolfe (previously seen in A Phantom Affair) has recently become Lord Moorsea, with lands in southwestern England. When he goes to claim them, he finds he already has company. Lady Valeria Fanning (previously seen in Rhyme and Reason) has come with her 8-year-old nephew to live with the man who was once her guardian, the previous Lord Moorsea. Now they are Lorenzo's responsibility, because she lost everything she owed when her late brother's debts swallowed everything. For Lorenzo, the simplest thing to do would be to find Valeria a convenient arrangement--a marriage to someone else. But that plan goes awry when one of her brother's debtors tries to force her into marriage by using her nephew as a pawn. Instead of the quiet life Lorenzo thought he wanted, he finds himself embroiled in saving the boy who has vexed him too many times. However, he has come to love the little boy as well as his aunt. Suddenly living alone in the isolated house has no appeal, but is it too late?
The Convenient Cosentino Wife
by Jane PorterShe&’s been claimed with his covenient ring and left reeling from his shocking revelations in this marriage-of-convenience romance by New York Times bestselling author Jane Porter. The last thing she expected?Her attraction to her convenient husband! Clare Redmond retreated from the world, pregnant and grieving her fiancé&’s death, never expecting to see his ice-cold brother, Rocco, again. She&’s stunned when the man who always avoided her storms back into her life, demanding they wed to give her son the life a Cosentino deserves! Clare accepts—how can she deny her son his birthright? Yet she soon discovers Rocco's coldness masks an unbridled passion that sets her alight! But discovering the truth behind his unexpected proposal could tear apart her precious newfound family…From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
The Convenient Cowboy
by Heidi HormelWHAT A COWGIRL'S GOTTA DO... A wedding of convenience isn't exactly cowgirl Olympia James's dream-she wants the rodeo, not a husband. But marrying Arizona lawyer Spencer MacCormack will make a lot of other dreams come true. Spence needs a stable home to win custody of his little boy, and with Spence's help, Olympia can finally pay for her sister's tuition and hit the barrel racing circuit. But while the marriage is supposed to be just on paper, their chemistry is volatile...and the night they spent together weeks ago leads to a surprise: Olympia is pregnant. Soon the ranch is home to a baby, Spence's sweet cowboy son and feelings Olympia and Spence can't deny. This fake relationship is quickly getting all too real. Maybe it's more than just business...
The Convenient Felstone Marriage
by Jenni FletcherIn Victorian England, a stranger on a train may rescue a young woman from a marriage she dreads—all due to a misunderstanding . . .Shortlisted for a 2018 RoNA AwardAfter losing both parents, Ianthe Holt is being dragged by her brother to the wilds of Yorkshire—and pressured to accept a proposal from an ancient baronet to whom he owes money. Every attempt Ianthe has made to avoid the man’s off-putting attention, from acting distant to dressing in unflattering clothes, has failed. As she tries desperately to argue her case, her brother simply advises her to grit her teeth and soon enough she’ll be a rich widow.Then the handsome gentleman who’d been dozing next to them in the train carriage overhears and chastises her sharply for what seems to him her mercenary scheme. Ianthe’s protestations do her no good—and she is only more flabbergasted when he proposes that she marry him instead! But the attractive shipbuilder has his own reasons for doing so—and the baronet is not taking rejection well . . .
The Convenient Groom
by Denise HunterShe wrote the book--literally--on finding the right mate. But does she really understand what love's about? Five hours before her Nantucket beach wedding--and on the eve of her big book launch--celebrity marriage counselor Kate Lawrence has everything in place. Everything, that is, but the groom. She might not have a career, either, when her nationwide audience finds out their marriage guru has been left at the altar. Enter Lucas Wright, who offers to stand in for the missing husband-to-be and marry her. Kate's desperate enough to agree--although she's sure this Mr. Wright is completely wrong for her. But can they pull it off? And why would Lucas marry her in the first place? Could it be that "Dr. Kate" doesn't know the first thing about love? An inspiring tale of enduring love set in romantic Nantucket. Each Romance For GoodÖ novel offers a story of hope and love that positively portrays the eternal impact of relationships.
The Convenient Groom & Wedding Machine
by Denise HunterA special bundle of two books authored by Denise Hunter. "The Convenient Groom" and "Wedding Machine".
The Convenient Marriage
by Georgette HeyerHoratia Winwood is simply helping her family When the Earl of Rule proposes marriage to her sister Lizzie, Horatia offers herself instead. Her sister is already in love with someone else, and Horatia is willing to sacrifice herself for her family's happiness. Everyone knows she's no beauty, but she'll do her best to keep out of the Earl's way and make him a good wife. And then the Earl's archenemy, Sir Robert, sets out to ruin her reputation... The Earl of Rule has found just the wife he wants Unbeknownst to Horatia, the Earl is enchanted by her. There's simply no way he's going to let her get into trouble. Overcoming some misguided help from Horatia's harebrained brother and a hired highwayman, the Earl routs his old enemy, and wins over his young wife, gifting her with a love that she never thought she could expect.
The Convenient Marriage (Regency Romances #1)
by Georgette HeyerDiscover the Regency romance writer all your favorite authors adore:"You're in for a treat." —NORA ROBERTS"One of the great protagonists of the historical novel." —PHILIPPA GREGORY "She's the original." —JULIA QUINN "Georgette Heyer created a genre so rich that thousands of us have been mining it ever since."—LORETTA CHASE"No one has ever matched Georgette Heyer for charm and wit."—LISA KLEYPAS"Georgette Heyer's legacy is a gift to all of us who love the Regency period."—LORRAINE HEATH"Georgette Heyer's Regency romances are my perennial favorites!"—LENORA BELLHoratia Winwood is simply helping her family.When the Earl of Rule proposes marriage to her sister Lizzie, Horatia offers herself instead. Her sister is already in love with someone else, and Horatia is willing to sacrifice herself and tell a few convenient lies for her family's happiness. Everyone knows she's no beauty, but she'll do her best to keep out of the Earl's way and make him a good wife. And then the Earl's archenemy, Sir Robert, sets out to ruin her reputation...The Earl of Rule has found just the wife he wants.Unbeknownst to Horatia, the Earl is enchanted by her. There's simply no way he's going to let her get into trouble. Overcoming some misguided help from Horatia's harebrained brother and a hired highwayman, the Earl routs his old enemy, and wins over his young wife—proving theirs was no accidental marriage and gifting her with a love that she never thought she could expect.
The Convenient Wife
by Betty Neels"It seems to me that it would be to our mutual advantage if you were to become my wife..."Faced with no home and no family, Venetia was only too aware that Duert ter Laan-Luitinga's solution to her problems was certainly practical-albeit rather unorthodox!Yet, he seemed set on the idea of a marriage of convenience, and Venetia really had no choice but to agree. So, having found a sensible solution to her diffi culties, surely she wouldn't be so foolish as to fall in love with him-would she?
The Convict and the Cattleman
by Allison MerrittHis love is the key to her release. Sentenced to seven years of servitude in the penal colony of New South Wales, Bridgit Madden is thrust into a world unlike anything she's known, dangers she never imagined and enemies with their own interests at heart. Certain the conviction has ruined her chances of ever having a real family, she is fearful of her future. Despite his reluctance to take in a convict, grazier and pioneer cattleman Jonah Andrus needs a servant to care for his orphaned niece. When presented with Bridgit, who is far too beautiful and distracting, he initially tries to refuse. However, with a busy cattle station to oversee, he needs help right away. Upon her first meeting with Jonah's niece, Bridgit immediately falls in love with the baby and hopes to unravel the mystery surrounding her birth. As she gets to know her employer better, Bridgit makes it her mission to remind him that family is priceless. When it seems as though she might have found the place she truly belongs, their love is threatened by lies and deceit, and both of them might lose everything they hold dear for a second time. A Lyrical Press Historical Romance
The Convict and the Cattleman
by Allison MerrittHis love is the key to her release. Sentenced to seven years of servitude in the penal colony of New South Wales, Bridgit Madden is thrust into a world unlike anything she's known, dangers she never imagined and enemies with their own interests at heart. Certain the conviction has ruined her chances of ever having a real family, she is fearful of her future. Despite his reluctance to take in a convict, grazier and pioneer cattleman Jonah Andrus needs a servant to care for his orphaned niece. When presented with Bridgit, who is far too beautiful and distracting, he initially tries to refuse. However, with a busy cattle station to oversee, he needs help right away. Upon her first meeting with Jonah's niece, Bridgit immediately falls in love with the baby and hopes to unravel the mystery surrounding her birth. As she gets to know her employer better, Bridgit makes it her mission to remind him that family is priceless. When it seems as though she might have found the place she truly belongs, their love is threatened by lies and deceit, and both of them might lose everything they hold dear for a second time.65,000 Words
The Cook's Secret Ingredient: His Pregnant Courthouse Bride The Cook's Secret Ingredient How To Steal The Lawman's Heart (Hurley's Homestyle Kitchen #4)
by Meg MaxwellIn this charming contemporary romance, a P.I.’s search for a missing woman leads him to a beautiful chef.Private investigator Carson Ford specializes in finding people. Yet his latest case has him stumped—he’s looking for a mystery woman who’s supposed to be his wealthy, widowed father’s “second great love.” But the pragmatic single dad knows that’s not how love works! This is an elaborate swindle . . . and it starts with the fortune-teller’s daughter.All chef Olivia Mack can do is confirm that her late mother’s predictions were usually true. What she won’t admit is that she might know who the mystery woman is—or that she’s finding herself falling for the handsome, cynical Carson, not to mention his adorable son. She has always limited her “family gift” to her cooking. Now she just must hope that her magic secret ingredient will lead to love . . .
The Cookery School
by Cathy BramleySometimes we all need some comfort food... When Verity's best friend and baking companion died, she took with her their shared passion for cooking. To top it off, it looks like her career and love life might soon follow suit.Instead of taking some time for herself, Verity leaps at the opportunity to help a friend find her feet and help establish a cooking school in the village. Her only demand is that she doesn't have to cook anything! It's a place to hide out until she's ready to put herself out there again...but starting a cookery school is far from easy, even new friendships and even the potential of fresh romance around the corner.So when tragedy strikes Verity once again feels like she is losing everything. Can Verity find the magic ingredient to save the cookery school?And more importantly, can Verity finally write her own recipe for happiness and put herself first?*Published in the UK as The Plumberry School of Comfort Food****Readers are captivated by Cathy Bramley's heartwarming stories:'Funny and sweet and as satisfying as a homemade apple pie'Milly Johnson'As comforting as hot tea and toast made on the Aga!'Veronica Henry'A delicious tale of friendship, family and baking... I loved its warmth and charm'Cathy Woodman'Delightfully warm with plenty twists and turns'Trisha Ashley
The Cookie Said Red
by J. D. WalkerCisco Boyd believes in fortune cookies and horoscopes. Despite his lack of success in finding a steady boyfriend -- or at least, a date who doesn't think Denny's is the epitome of haute cuisine -- Cisco never doubts that eventually, the stars will lead him to the man of his dreams.One day after a meal, Cisco reads the little piece of paper inside his cookie which says "red is the color of your heart's desire." So, when Cisco's date turns up wearing a red shirt, he's ecstatic. But then, things turn ugly in his apartment, and Cisco has to call the front desk for assistance from his bathroom, where he's locked himself in.Benjy McCrae, head of security, comes to his rescue and Cisco is very grateful. And then he notices Benjy's red tie. Cisco's "heart's desire" has been under his nose all along. The stars are finally in his favor.
The Cookie Tree
by Cheryl GardarianKim Gordon's husband was a casualty of the war in Afghanistan. She steadfastly refuses to ever feel the pain of losing a soul-mate again. When introduced to a handsome divorce` with two young children, she shies away from love. Andy Timber is everything she could want in a man, but his job as a motorcycle patrolman is too dangerous in Kim's estimation. Friendship is all she'll offer. That is, until love finally begins to blossom. Then a psychopath begins stalking her teenage daughter, Alyssa, and the tension mounts. Alyssa is nearly kidnapped while riding her horse alone in the forest. When the unthinkable happens, and Alyssa and her disabled friend, Rhonda, are abducted, Kim leans on Andy for support. Terror builds to an electrifying climax with a surprising twist. Action, suspense, and romance are liberally spiced with the unpredictable in this compelling story.
The Cool Part of His Pillow
by Rodney RossThe midforties are that time in a gay man's life when his major paradigm shifts from sexy to sensible. But when Barry Grooms's partner of twenty years is killed on Barry's forty-fifth birthday, his world doesn't so much evolve as it does explode. After navigating through the surreal conveyor belt of friends and family, he can't eat another casserole or swallow much more advice, and so, still numb, he escapes to Key West, then New York. He embraces a new mantra: Why the hell not? He becomes so spontaneous he's ready to combust. First, he gets a thankless new job working for a crazy lady in a poncho, then has too many drinks with a narcissistic Broadway actor. Next, it's a nude exercise class that redefines flop sweat, and from there he's on to a relationship with a man twenty years his junior, so youthfully oblivious he thinks Karen Carpenter is a lesbian woodworker. Yet no matter how great the retreat from the man he used to be, life's gravity spins Barry back to the town where he grew up for one more ironic twist that teaches him how to say good-bye with grace. Honorable Mention: One Perfect Score Silver place: Global Ebook Awards 2013 Won: LGBT Fiction from the National Indie Excellence Awards 2014
The Cool Part of His Pillow
by Rodney RossThe mid-40s are that time in a gay man's life when his major paradigm shifts from sexy to Sansabelts. But when Barry Grooms's partner of twenty years is killed on Barry's forty-fifth birthday, his world doesn't so much evolve as it does explode.After navigating through the surreal conveyor belt of friends and family, he can't eat another casserole or swallow much more advice on what constitutes grief. Still numb, he leaves his homestore and design business in the care of others as he escapes to Key West, then New York. There he gets a thankless new job working for a crazy lady in a poncho, then has too many drinks with a narcissistic Broadway actor. Next it's a nude exercise class that redefines flop sweat, and from there he's on to a relationship with a man twenty years his junior.Yet no matter how great the retreat from the man he used to be, life's gravity spins Barry back to the small town where he grew up for one more ironic twist that teaches him how to say goodbye with grace.
The Cop
by Cara SummersOff-duty detective Nik Angelis is the first on the scene at a wedding gone very, very wrong. The only witness is the caterer, a fiery redhead named J. C. Riley, who's eager to make her statement. So eager, in fact, Nik can't help thinking of other things she could do with her mouth--Sassy, smart-mouthed J. C. is in serious danger, and she knows it. She needs Nik's protection. But what she wants is his rock-hard body. Nik aims to be professional, but Bodyguard with Benefits? A man can take only so much. . . .
The Cop
by Jan HudsonBook 3 in a searis The Cop City Boy Moves Home For Now As Dr. Kelly Martin discovers, Cole Younger Outlaw is one ornery patient. The hard-bitten Houston cop doesn't seem happy about recovering from his gunshot wounds in Naconiche-home of his protective family, the Double Dip ice cream parlor and a police department whose biggest concern is filling people in on the latest gossip. Kelly loves this small town, but the place seems to get on Cole's nerves
The Cop (Texas Outlaws)
by Jan HudsonCity Boy Moves Home- For NowAs Dr. Kelly Martin discovers, Cole Younger Outlaw is one ornery patient. The hard-bitten Houston cop doesn't seem happy about recovering from his gunshot wounds in Naconiche-home of his protective family, the Double Dip ice cream parlor and a police department whose biggest concern is filling people in on the latest gossip. Kelly loves this small town, but the place seems to get on Cole's nerves.No question there's heat between them. No question that Cole's feelings for her are genuine. But could he live here? Kelly knows she couldn't possibly move to Houston. And what are they going to do about the baby?TEXAS OUTLAWS
The Cop And The Cradle
by Suzannah DavisSwitched at Birth ANYTHING FOR FAMILY… Jake Lattimer couldn't believe that his newly discovered twin brother had dumped a wacky, feisty woman on his doorstep for safekeeping! From her snooping and unearthing heirloom cradles to her subtle sexiness, she was driving the curmudgeonly rancher nuts! What was a switched-at-birth twin to do? EXCEPT LOSE YOUR MIND! Shelby Hartman was forced to stay at the surly rancher's place. It wasn't her fault she found the family cradle…or that the close quarters were making her hormones and maternal instincts blossom! Now these opposites were attracting and Shelby was dreaming of adding to the Lattimer family tree… SWITCHED AT BIRTH: Four strangers are about to discover the true bonds of brotherhood…with a little help—and love—from four terrific women!
The Cop Next Door
by Jenna MillsVictoria Blake had come to Bon Terre searching for answers, but she only found more questions. What had happened that night twenty-five years ago? Why was someone trying to scare her into leaving? And, most of all, what was she going to do about her sexy neighbor, Sheriff Ian Montague? Tori didn't need an enigmatic, controlling man like Ian in her life-even if a part of her yearned for his powerful embrace. Ian had his own questions. How had the feisty beauty managed to break down the stony walls around his heart? And what would it cost him to lose her? The secrets of the past had brought them together, but would the dangerous truths they uncovered now tear them apart?
The Cop and the Chorus Girl
by Nancy MartinNew York's FinestWhat was a nice-guy cop to do when his motorcycle was hijacked by a blond bombshell fleeing a church in a wedding gown? Rescue her, of course. Particularly when the reluctant bride was none other than gum-cracking, down-home Dixie Davis, all-American sexpot!Runaway BrideThanks to Patrick Flynn, Dixie had escaped marrying a notorious gangster. Straitlaced Yankees weren't usually her type, but Dixie had a powerful hankerin' for her impromptu bodyguard. And sooner or later, Flynn was bound to take notice of the body he was guarding!
The Cop's Missing Child
by Karen WhiddonSmall-town cop Mac Riordan lost his wife in a car crash, but his infant son survived, only to later be kidnapped. Now, five years later, Mac locates him living in Anniversary, Texas, with beautiful Emily Gilley. The more he gets to know this mysterious mother of his son, the less he's convinced she's a coldhearted kidnapper. She might be a victim just as much as he is. So when Emily's under-the-radar lifestyle is suddenly discovered, Mac comes clean. The threats against her-against their child-escalate and Mac must risk it all to protect his son...and the woman who's brought him back to life.