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The Cattleman and the Virgin Heiress
by Jackie Merritt"I MAY HAVE FORGOTTEN MY NAME, BUT I REMEMBER WHAT IT IS TO WANT A MAN."-Hope LeClaire Stockwell on her amnesiaThough Hope LeClaire's memory was in shards, in the arms of her gallant rescuer, Matt McCarlson, she felt entirely whole. Stranded on his ranch, they couldn't summon her past, so they focused on the present...and the sensual awareness sizzling between them. Then a torrent of memories came flooding in...and the "forever" she dreamed of was washed away. For Hope was a Stockwell, an heiress of untold wealth, and Matt was the sworn enemy of all aristocratic women. But Hope would not be denied her one chance at happiness...at becoming this proud rancher's wife....
The Cattleman's Bride
by Joan KilbyShe has it all worked out Sarah Templestowe figures she'll take two weeks off work, fly to Australia and buy out the other owner of the outback cattle station her father left her. Then she'll return to Seattle, give the station to her mother as a retirement present and pick up big-city life where she left off. He has other plans But Luke Sampson is not about to let go of his dream of owning a cattle station. He's not about to let go of Sarah Templestowe, either. Warm, caring and frank, she stirs him the way no other woman has in years. Luke, though, is a man of few words, and he can't seem to tell her that. Now what? Sarah's trip Down Under turns her world upside down. Her short time in Australia provides endless surprises, especially where Luke is concerned. She loves him -- enough to get out of his life forever. But who said a cattleman wooing his bride would be a simple matter?
The Cattleman's English Rose (Southern Cross Ranch)
by Barbara HannayDeep in the Outback,nestled in Star Valley, liesSouthern Cross Ranch, hometo the McKinnon family...A hot and dusty cattle station is the last placeCharity Denham thought she’d end up searchingfor her missing brother-but she won’t leave untilshe discovers where he is...Kane McKinnon lives and breathes the Outback.When Charity lands on his doorstep with her cuteEnglish accent, she simply blows him away! ButKane’s keeping a secret, one that Charity isdangerously close to discovering...
The Cattleman's Ready-Made Family
by Michelle DouglasA fresh start...?Tess Laing has suffered more heartbreak than most. So moving to Bellaroo Creek with her little orphaned niece and nephew is the start of a new life. Meeting tall, dark and deliciously handsome Cameron Manning starts an unexpected flutter in her heart...A new family!Cam is intrigued by Tess, and quickly becomes entangled in their lives when little Ty gets a clear case of hero-worship! They're the family he always dreamed of having himself-until the day a betrayal wiped his hopes in an instant. Perhaps now is the time to confront the past and discover a ready-made family is the key to this tortured cattleman finding a happy future...
The Cattleman's Unsuitable Wife
by Pam CrooksIn the vast wilds of Montana Territory, strikingly beautiful Zurina Vasco dreams of respectability. When cattleman Trey Wells's betrothed is kidnapped, blame falls on Zurina's brother-and a vengeful Trey demands she help him track them down. The journey is perilous, and Trey is struck by Zurina's courage and strength-and the passion she ignites in him. He realizes she is the only woman for him-but there is much to overcome before he can give her the love, care and true home she deserves....
The Cattleman: Heart Of A Hero The Cattleman Countermeasures (West Texas Watchmen Series #2)
by Angi MorganThe author of The Sheriff “pens a lovely comeback story . . . With equal parts action, romance and compelling characters, she hits all the right notes” (RT Book Reviews, Top Pick).A city girl like Beth Conrad has no business on Nick Burke’s Texas ranch. Even if the city girl in question is a DEA agent investigating gunrunners supposedly using Nick’s land as a staging ground. One look in her eyes and he can’t resist helping with her sure-to-fail mission . . . or his undeniable attraction to her. But Nick is fighting demons from his past, which leaves little room for romance. Beth vows to help Nick face his PTSD, and Nick promises to pose as her fiancé to help her bring down the perps. But when circumstances force Nick to relive the traumatic shooting that altered his life—this time with Beth’s safety in the balance—he makes it his duty to ensure the outcome will be a whole lot happier.
The Cavanaugh Code (Cavanaugh Justice #16)
by Marie FerrarellaWhile searching for clues in a murder victim's apartment, Detective Taylor McIntyre stumbles upon an intruder. Thinking she's got her killer, Taylor handcuffs him to a railing. The next morning, she's shocked when she runs into her "fugitive" at the police precinct. Even more infuriating is her undeniable attraction to him.Private investigator J. C. Laredo finds Taylor's tough-as-nails demeanor a turn-on. And her stubborn refusal to accept his help in the murder investigation doesn't deter him. He always gets what he wants. But as the body count rises, J.C. and Taylor must race to find a twisted serial killer—before he finds them….
The Caveman and the Devil
by Chris T. KatThe animals at the Philadelphia Zoo brought zookeepers Paul and Noah together, but now they might tear them apart. When a bloodthirsty lioness stalks her cubs, Noah charges into her enclosure without regard for his own safety. Luckily, a coworker catches his mistake and saves the day. It's not the first time Noah's rushed in on impulse, and he still carries scars from the last time. Paul can't pretend nothing happened. Frustrated, he tries to comfort Noah, but he can't get past his anger. As head keeper of the big cats, Paul must report the incident and figure out how to keep his reckless lover safe. Somehow he has to make Noah see that his carelessness could cost him his job or his life--and maybe Paul too.
The Cazalet Chronicles: Five Novels in One Collection (The Cazalet Chronicles #1)
by Elizabeth Jane HowardFor fans of Downton Abbey: A multigenerational saga of an upper-middle-class British family before, during, and after World War II by a bestselling author. As war clouds gather on England&’s horizon, the Cazalet siblings, along with their wives, children, and servants, prepare to leave London and join their parents at their Sussex estate, Home Place. Thus begins the decades-spanning family saga that has engrossed millions of readers. The Light Years: Hugh, the eldest of the Cazalet siblings, was wounded in France and is haunted by recurring nightmares and the prospect of another war. Edward adores his wife, a former dancer, yet he&’s incapable of remaining faithful. Rupert desires only to fulfill his potential as a painter, but finds that love and art cannot coexist. And devoted daughter Rachel discovers the joys—and limitations—of intimacy with another woman. Marking Time: Narrated primarily through the voices of teenagers Louise, Polly, and Clary, the second novel details the continuing story of their fathers. With the outbreak of war, Edward is determined to do his bit for England. But Hugh, injured in World War I, must sit back and watch other men fight for their country, including his brother Rupert, who enlists and goes missing in action. Confusion: As the world reels in the aftermath of Pearl Harbor, the Cazalets are dealt a tragic blow, and a new generation struggles to find peace with each other, a peace that seems to prove as elusive as it is in the larger world. Casting Off: The war is over, but for the Cazalets—and England—the challenges continue. Against the backdrop of a crumbling empire, the family soldiers on in the wake of disappointment, heartbreak, and tragedy. But the family comes together again as three generations of Cazalets struggle to hold onto Home Place, the beloved Sussex estate that has been their refuge and their heart. All Change: In 1956, the death of eighty-nine-year-old matriarch Kitty &“the Duchy&” Cazalet marks the end of an era—and the commencement of great change for the family. And Home Place, the beloved Sussex estate where the Cazalets have gathered for years, is now a beloved relic that, with its faded wallpaper and leaky roof, has aged along with its occupants. A rich historical read for those who love E. M. Forster, Evelyn Waugh, or Downton Abbey, this is the story of a family &“[rendered] thrillingly three-dimensional by a master craftsman&” (TheSunday Telegraph).
The Cecilian Blue-Collar Chronicles Box Set
by Hayden ThorneIn the year 8016 on the newly colonized planet Cecilia, space-age technology, hapless Earthling colonists, and a magical realm no one knew existed, will come together in a collision course when two young men from different worlds cross paths and fall in love. Sheridan Diggins, an astro-cab driver barely scraping a living, finds himself thrown into the deep end of a magical pool when Yuli Soulweaver, the prince of the dead, decides to come to the surface and woo him.Of course, as it usually happens, nothing goes as planned, and murderous entities from Yuli’s world come after Sheridan to stop him once and for all. In the distant planet Cecilia, there are no grand space operas. No thrilling space adventures. No exciting scientific explorations of unknown quadrants. Only a young Earthling suddenly embroiled in high stakes drama when science and magic come together in the most hilarious ways possible.Contains the storiesSheridan Diggins and the Dead Horde, The Golem Upstairs, The Romeo and Julian Effect,andMonsters, Science, and Fanatics.
The Cedar Chest: An Amish Heirloom Novella (Amish Heirloom Novellas)
by Beth WisemanDecades after inheriting her great grandmother&’s cedar chest, Emma Fisher decides to pry it open only to discover a beautiful love story in the form of letters between her great grandparents. But as Emma immerses herself in their story, family secrets are revealed, and she must decide whether to share them to preserve family history or honor her great grandparents&’ decision to leave them hidden.
The Celebrity
by Robert ElmerCaught Between a Charade and the Truth. Jamie D. Lane is many things: multi-talented, handsome--and the most sought-after pop star in the world. But there's one thing he isn't--happy. At the height of his singing career, a family tragedy stops him in his tracks. And in an effort to settle a private matter and put the past behind him, Jamie cuts his trademark blonde curls, assumes a new identity, and secretly slips away from his celebrity lifestyle and heads to the Pacific Northwest in cognito. But what he finds in small town Washington could open up Jamie's future--and change him forever. A teacher to inner city kids and former high school track star, Anne Stewart had once believed she could change the world. Then a near-fatal accident left her grappling with both the devastating effects of head injury and deep bitterness toward the drunk driver who crippled her. When a man she knows as "Joe Bradley" hits town, however, he unexpectedly helps to restore her self-confidence and passion for life. But when the scope of The Celebrity's deception becomes clear to Anne, will it be too much to forgive? Can The Celebrity Reveal His True Identity--Without Losing Everything?
The Celebrity Doctor's Proposal
by Sarah MorganThis real-life doctor plays one on TV—but can he win one small-town woman’s heart off-screen? From the USA Today–bestselling author.When Dr. Sam McKenna left his hometown, he landed a prime-time slot on TV. Medical Matters is now top of the ratings, and it’s all because of caring, sharing Dr. Sam.Now Sam’s been roped in to be Dr. Anna Riggs’s locum for the summer—so he’s dragged his film crew along with him, too. Anna’s furious—drop dead gorgeous Dr. Sam hasn’t been near a real patient in four years! When she realizes that Sam’s caring attitude is not simply a camera trick, Anna starts falling for him. But would Sam ever be happy to swap his celebrity life for a Cornish harbor village?
The Celebutantes: In the Club
by Antonio PagliaruloThe school year’s almost over, and Madison, Park, and Lexington Hamilton are ready to trade in their Birkin bags for bikinis. But before vacation comes work, and the triplets have plenty of it. Cleopatra, the newest, hottest, and most expensive club in Manhattan, is opening–and it just happens to also be Hamilton Holdings’ latest business venture. The girls must throw the party to end all parties. But this is one opening the sisters won’t soon forget. Before the night ends, the body of a classmate is found with a bloody wound on the side of his head. At first glance, the case appears to be open-and-shut. But the girls smell trouble. They know the murderer is still out there, and they’re willing to bet their sizable inheritance that the police won’t be able to unravel the mystery. Murder is so out, but until this crime is solved, it’s arrivederci Italia. And the Hamilton sisters simply won’t accept that as an option.
The Celebutantes: To the Penthouse
by Antonio PagliaruloIT’S SUMMER IN the city for Madison, Park, and Lexington Hamilton. Only, these triplet heiresses have more on their plate than hot-tubbing and the Hamptons. The Royal Crown Society of America is one of the most exclusive private clubs in the country and the triplets have secured membership. Even more exciting is that pop-art It girl Tallulah Kayson will unveil her newest masterpiece at their very own inaugural luncheon. But when they run into Tallulah’s mysterious boyfriend, Elijah Traymore, hitting on their friend Coco McCaid, something doesn’t feel right. And when Elijah plunges to his death from the hotel penthouse, that feeling is confirmed. Elijah was pushed, and judging from the limited edition pink cell phone found at the scene of the crime, Coco McCaid needs a very good lawyer. From the Trade Paperback edition.
The Cellar Hand (Workplace Encounters #10)
by Serena Yates2nd EditionA Workplace Encounters BookOrson Digby is no stranger to loss. His family died in a house fire when he was fifteen, and he has never recovered from losing touch with his best friend when he was made to stay with an aunt in a different state. Orson works hard to learn the art of winemaking and finally starts a job as cellar hand at Clear Springs Vineyard--only to run into his long-lost best friend. Geoff Robichaud, freshly out of the Marines, is in charge of security at the winery. The friendship between Orson and Geoff is familiar, but the intense physical attraction is new. As they explore their developing feelings, several acts of sabotage threaten to destroy their new employer's business and their newfound happiness. They need to rely on Orson's knowledge of viniculture and Geoff's understanding of security if they want to solve the mystery and build a future together.1st Edition published by Silver Publishing, 2012.
The Celtic Knot (Arcana Love Series #1)
by Shannon MacLeodSometimes, love lasts lifetimes. Lily's whole life is planned out. She'll live, if not happily, at least ever after. Working as an insurance agent with her college sweetheart and longtime boyfriend, Lucas, she'll eventually marry him and together they'll take over the family agency. Then she and Lucas will start raising little insurance agents of their own. But something is missing. . . At her best friend's urging, she decides to do one last wild thing before committing her life to a future of policy endorsements--she takes a part time job reading tarot cards at a local Renaissance Faire theme park. Lucas is completely unimpressed and disdainful of her fascination with the mystical, but has no doubt she'll settle down once they're married. Enter Ian Kelly, mural painter, actor and. . .witch. He and Lily have a chance meeting at the park, and the attraction is immediate. They have a history. . .a lot of history. Several lifetimes of it, in fact, and their business together is unfinished. All three have secrets, one of them deadly. Add in heaping helpings of magic, mayhem, Cuban sandwiches, one large Irish family and one very demanding feline for a story of love so strong, it'll take more than one century to contain it. CONTENT WARNING: Language, suggestive scenes.93,000 Words
The Cemetery Next Door
by Dale ChaseWhen Ray and Marty, partners for twelve years, decide to get away from San Francisco for a week, they choose a small town across the bay. Only upon arriving at their hotel do they discover a cemetery next door. Ray is concerned at the proximity but Marty, who has experience with ghosts, assures him the residents are the quietest neighbors.But when the two men get drunk and have sex in the cemetery one night, things change. Mishaps occur at the hotel: an elevator gets stuck, a fire alarm sounds in the middle of the night, a door refuses to open. Marty soon realizes someone in the cemetery was disturbed by their sexual antics and is punishing them.How can they escape the ghost’s wrath? More importantly, how can Marty get the skeptical Ray to even admit it’s a ghost after them?
The Center of Winter: A Novel
by Marya HornbacherAt the center of winter, in Motley, Minnesota, Arnold Schiller gives in to the oppressive season that reigns outside and also to his own inner demons -- he commits suicide, leaving a devastated family in his wake.Claire Schiller, wife and mother, takes shelter from the emotional storm with her husband's parents but must ultimately emerge from her grief and help her two young children to recover. Esau, her oldest, is haunted by the same darkness that plagued his father. At twelve years old, he has already been in and out of state psychiatric hospitals, and now, with the help of his mother and sister, he must overcome the forces that drive him deep into himself. But as the youngest, perhaps it is Katie who carries the heaviest burden. A precocious six-year-old who desperately wants to help her mother hold the family together, she will have to come to terms with the memory of her father, who was at once loving and cruel.Narrated alternately by Claire, Katie, and Esau, this powerful and passionate novel explores the ways in which both children and adults experience tragic events, discover solace and hope in one another, and survive. The Center of Winter finds humor in unlikely places and evokes the north -- its people and landscape -- with warmth, sensitivity, and insight. The story of three people who, against all odds, find their way out of the center of winter, Marya Hornbacher's debut novel will leave you breathless, tearful, and ultimately inspired.
The Central Line: A heartwarming love story about chance encounters from the Richard & Judy Book Club bestselling author
by Saskia SarginsonWhat if you've already crossed paths with the love of your life?Perfect for fans of One Day in December and Notting Hill, this is an unforgettable love story about sliding doors and chance encounters by the Richard & Judy Book Club bestselling author.__________________________________________Cora and Jacob live in London's vast metropolis; he at one end of the Central Line, she at the other.Their paths have crossed a thousand times without them knowing.When a chance encounter on the underground brings them together, it seems they're destined to fall in love.But although they live in the same city, their worlds are miles apart.Jacob's life is uncluttered, while Cora's is full of complications. And as events begin to divide them, they start to wonder:Are they meant to be together, or were they never meant to meet?__________________________________________What readers are saying about Saskia Sarginson's novels:'With echoes of David Nicholls's One Day, this romance has just the right mix of heart-melting moments and heart-rending near misses' Good Housekeeping'Intensely romantic' Sunday Mirror'A wonderful, heart-tugging romance' Prima'A raw, emotional book about love in all its guises' Sun'Heartbreaking' Bella'Have tissues to hand' Best
The Central Line: A heartwarming love story about chance encounters from the Richard & Judy Book Club bestselling author
by Saskia SarginsonWhat if you've already crossed paths with the love of your life?Perfect for fans of One Day in December and Notting Hill, this is an unforgettable love story about sliding doors and chance encounters by the Richard & Judy Book Club bestselling author.__________________________________________Cora and Jacob live in London's vast metropolis; he at one end of the Central Line, she at the other.Their paths have crossed a thousand times without them knowing.When a chance encounter on the underground brings them together, it seems they're destined to fall in love.But although they live in the same city, their worlds are miles apart.Jacob's life is uncluttered, while Cora's is full of complications. And as events begin to divide them, they start to wonder:Are they meant to be together, or were they never meant to meet?__________________________________________What readers are saying about Saskia Sarginson's novels:'With echoes of David Nicholls's One Day, this romance has just the right mix of heart-melting moments and heart-rending near misses' Good Housekeeping'Intensely romantic' Sunday Mirror'A wonderful, heart-tugging romance' Prima'A raw, emotional book about love in all its guises' Sun'Heartbreaking' Bella'Have tissues to hand' Best
The Centurions Series
by Damion HunterTales of deceit, betrayal and revenge in ancient Rome await… Includes all four books in The Centurions series; The Centurions, The Barbarian Princess, The Emperor’s Games and The Border Wolves.The Centurions: Correus and Flavius are half-brothers, sons of a brilliant general. One, son of a slave, is a born warrior destined to excel. The other, a nobleman by birth, must struggle relentlessly to succeed. When they both join the Centuriate, a position Flavius has always known he will inherit, and one that Correus has long coveted, together they face the brutal reality of war. Fighting German barbarians will prove dangerous, not only to their bodies, but to their souls as well…Barbarian Princess: Half-brothers and rivals, Correus and Flavius, lead dangerous lives as Centurions. After imprisonment and torture, Flavius found his strength and proved his mettle. Correus, son of a slave, found glory on the battlefield. But now the brothers have been stationed in Wales, a land of barbarians, mud and freezing rain. Here they must face the shame of lost battle and the thrill of a new era for their beloved Rome. And in Wales awaits a prize that could change one of their lives forever…The Emperor's Games: Correus and Flavius have won respect in service to the Empire. Correus is entrusted with the honoured task of running the Emperor’s brutal games. Flavius, a Centurion at his brother’s side, has risen to become the Emperor’s most trusted advisor. But now Correus has been given a deadly mission: quelling a barbarian uprising in Germany. While he struggles to negotiate a treaty that could save the lives of thousands, he uncovers a deadly plot that could cast the Empire – and his own family – into ruin…The Border Wolves: A new threat has emerged at the outskirts of the Roman Empire on the Danube, one that could throw the entire region into chaos. Correus, risen to prefect of a cavalry ala on the border, and Flavius, advisor to the emperor, have both attempted to warn the erratic Domitian of the seriousness of this foe, but to no avail. With trouble at home in the form of an irate senator, as well as the impending doom of a devastating military loss, can the two brothers use their accumulated experience, grit and trust in each other to ensure their family’s safety, once and for all?An epic Roman adventure series spanning continents, perfect for fans of Simon Scarrow, Ben Kane and Conn Iggulden.Praise for Amanda Cockrell‘A thrilling Roman adventure.’ Alex Gough, author of Emperor's Sword‘Amanda Cockrell has the finest sense of history, character, and narrative I've seen since Rosemary Sutcliff.’ Delia Sherman, author of The Porcelain Dove‘The novel is action-packed and descriptive at the same time, which lends to the successful scenes that the reader can enjoy.’ Historical Novel Society‘This set of books is outstanding, a real compelling read that I couldn’t seem to put down.’ Reader review‘I wish this story would go on and on… I have enjoyed every aspect of this series of books! They are exceptionally well written.’ Reader review
The Ceo Daddy Next Door
by Karen BoothIn this opposites-attract romance, fire forces a free-spirited reality star to move in with her neighbor, a British billionaire single dad.He wants a mother for his child. She won’t settle down. And now they’re living together . . . After one disastrous date, reality TV personality Ashley George and devastatingly handsome British billionaire Marcus Chambers are roommates! When a fire destroys her apartment, Ashley leans on her Manhattan neighbor for help—and soon finds herself falling for the father and his baby. But despite their off-the-charts attraction, Marcus only dates women who would be suitable mothers for his daughter. His free-spirited neighbor is completely unsuitable. So why can’t he seem to keep her out of his bed . . . and out of his heart?
The Ceo's Scandalous Affair
by Roxanne St ClaireA PLEASURE DOING BUSINESSMiami millionaire Parker Garrison had dated his way through most every eligible woman in the city. So when he needed a last-minute escort he turned to his ever-efficient assistant. Who knew unpretentious Anna Cross would turn into such a beauty and make the business mogul rethink his policy on intraoffice affairs. No strings. No emotions. Both agreed they would keep their liaison simple. But when Parker discovered someone within the company was leaking information to the competition, he knew he had to discover more about his new lover. And that meant breaking down all Anna's barriers, the way only he could.
The Certainty of Violet and Luke (Callie and Kayden #5)
by Jessica SorensenTHE NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORIs loving someone enough to guarantee a Happy Ever After?Violet Hayes's life is a mess. Haunted by the past, she constantly feels on the verge of losing it. When some unexpected news comes her way, it's the final straw as she makes a decision that almost costs her life.Afterwards, she makes a promise to get herself back on track and to try and figure out exactly how she feels about Luke Price, the one person that's always there for her. But Luke has his own struggles to overcome. He's fallen in love with Violet, but is afraid to tell her the truth, fearing that it will scare her away, or worse, she won't reciprocate his feelings. Can Luke and Violet ever get enough peace in their lives to conquer their fears and finally tell each other the truth about how they feel?