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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.
The Cop, the Puppy and Me
by Cara ColterJaded cop Oliver Sullivan moved to picturesque Kettle Bend to leave behind bad memories. Locals leave him alone-until a video of him rescuing a drowning puppy goes viral, making him a celebrity!Sarah McDougall sees it as a perfect opportunity to promote the struggling town. But when she interviews the gruff cop, he's not the warm, caring hero she expects. Instead he claims to dislike dogs and distrust love. He's wrong on both counts-and she plans to prove it to him!
The Copper Beech
by Maeve Binchy'Her storytelling ability is second to none' Mail on SundayAn old copper beech overlooks a school, and witnesses all the hopes and loves, dreams and ambitions of the children who grew up there...Shancarrig School stands in the shade of a glorious old copper beech whose colours tell the passing of the seasons and the years: a tree that has watched over many lives.The school mistress keeps a careful eye on the children, each of whom have their own hopes, dreams and ambitions for the future. As the children grow up, and become parents themselves, their stories are entwined in this gloriously nostalgic novel from the No.1 bestselling author.
The Copper Beech
by Maeve Binchy'Her storytelling ability is second to none' Mail on SundayAn old copper beech overlooks a school, and witnesses all the hopes and loves, dreams and ambitions of the children who grew up there...Shancarrig School stands in the shade of a glorious old copper beech whose colours tell the passing of the seasons and the years: a tree that has watched over many lives.The school mistress keeps a careful eye on the children, each of whom have their own hopes, dreams and ambitions for the future. As the children grow up, and become parents themselves, their stories are entwined in this gloriously nostalgic novel from the No.1 bestselling author.
The Copper Beech
by Maeve BinchyBy the school house at Shancarrig stands a copper beech, its bark scarred with the names and dreams of the pupils who have grown up under its branches. Under Junior Assistant Mistress Maddy Ross's careful gaze the children play, but out of school Maddy's gaze lingers where it shouldn't. Maura Brennan, a bundle of fun from the rough end of town, plays with her pals: leap year baby Eddie Barton, the apple of his mother's eye, and Nessa Ryan, who little realises as she carves his name at the roots of the copper beech on the very last day of school that she'll get a lot more from one of her schoolmates than her first shy kiss.The copper beech is the gateway to Maeve Binchy's marvellous portrait of a small Irish town whose untroubled surface conceals the passions, rivalries, friendships, ambitions and jealousies beneath.Read by Kate Binchy(p) 1993 Audible Ltd
The Copperettes at War: A heart-warming First World War saga about love, loss and friendship
by Sue WilsherThe BRAND NEW wartime saga from the much-loved author of THE TILBURY POPPIES. Perfect for fans of Annie Murray and Donna DouglasThe war is over, but their friendship has just begun . . .Essex, 1918Working at the local munitions factory has given Aggie the freedom she's long desired. But the Great War is coming to an end, and the men are coming home. Determined to hold on to her new-found independence, Aggie decides to join the Women's Police Service and become a Copperette.Like Aggie, Mim wants nothing more than to do her bit for her country. Never one to shy away from hard work, she's eager to help her fellow women and keep up morale - even if that does mean opening her home to Aggie and helping her train.With the last days of war upon them, Aggie and Mim face shocking loss. But in the face of great hardship, can they find a way to work together?A heart-warming story of love, loss and friendship, set against the backdrop of wartime EnglandREAL READERS love Sue Wilsher's novels:'I loved reading about the wartime challenges Mim and Aggie faced - a great combination of historical fact, emotion and grit. I couldn't put it down''Another brilliant book from Sue Wilsher bringing history alive. Unforgettable characters and great storytelling'Brilliant book . . . the third one I've read by this author and I can't fault it at all - would highly recommend''A great story with local interest for anyone who knows Thurrock. A tribute to those who lived through that time and endured so much'
The Copperettes at War: A heart-warming First World War saga about love, loss and friendship
by Sue WilsherThe BRAND NEW wartime saga from the much-loved author of THE TILBURY POPPIES. Perfect for fans of Annie Murray and Donna DouglasThe war is over, but their friendship has just begun . . .Essex, 1918Working at the local munitions factory has given Aggie the freedom she's long desired. But the Great War is coming to an end, and the men are coming home. Determined to hold on to her new-found independence, Aggie decides to join the Women's Police Service and become a Copperette.Like Aggie, Mim wants nothing more than to do her bit for her country. Never one to shy away from hard work, she's eager to help her fellow women and keep up morale - even if that does mean opening her home to Aggie and helping her train.With the last days of war upon them, Aggie and Mim face shocking loss. But in the face of great hardship, can they find a way to work together?A heart-warming story of love, loss and friendship, set against the backdrop of wartime EnglandREAL READERS love Sue Wilsher's novels:'I loved reading about the wartime challenges Mim and Aggie faced - a great combination of historical fact, emotion and grit. I couldn't put it down''Another brilliant book from Sue Wilsher bringing history alive. Unforgettable characters and great storytelling'Brilliant book . . . the third one I've read by this author and I can't fault it at all - would highly recommend''A great story with local interest for anyone who knows Thurrock. A tribute to those who lived through that time and endured so much'
The Cora Carmack New Adult Boxed Set
by Cora CarmackThe eBook boxed set collection of Cora Carmack's New York Times and USA Today bestselling New Adult series, including the complete novels Losing It, Faking It, and Finding It, and novella Keeping Her. Plus, never-before-been published bonus scenes from Losing It.
The Corinthian
by Georgette HeyerWalking home at dawn, quite drunk, Sir Richard Wyndham encounters heiress Penelope Creed climbing out her window. She is running away from a dreaded marriage to her fish-lipped cousin, while Sir Richard himself is contemplating a loveless marriage with a woman his friends have compared to a cold poultice. Sir Richard can't allow her to careen about the countryside unchaperoned, even in the guise of a boy, so he pretends to be her tutor and takes her on a fine adventure. When their stagecoach overturns, they find themselves embroiled with thieves, at the center of a murder investigation, and finally, in love.
The Corinthian (Regency Romances #4)
by Georgette HeyerBestselling author Georgette Heyer, the Queen of Regency Romance, brings her sparkling wit to this story with a Shakespearean twist.A daring escapePenelope Creed will do anything to avoid marrying her repulsive cousin. Dressed in boy's clothing, she's fleeing from London when she's discovered by Sir Richard Wyndham, himself on the verge of the most momentous decision of his life.And a heroic rescueWhen Sir Richard encounters the lovely young fugitive, he knows he can't allow her to travel to the countryside all alone, so he offers himself as her protector. As it happens, at that very moment Sir Richard could use an escape of his own...Praise for Georgette Heyer:"A writer of great wit and style...I've read her books to ragged shreds."—Kate Fenton, Daily Telegraph"Triumphantly good...Georgette Heyer is unbeatable."—India Knight, Sunday Telegraph"Her books sparkle with wit and style."—Publishers Weekly
The Cormorant Club
by Anji NolanSince meeting her in a MASH unit in Vietnam, Scott has loved Holly. The only problem? She’s married.<P><P> When they reunite by chance years later, their attraction towards each other is still undeniable. But soon things become even more complicated. While at lunch with Scott, Holly spots a Cormorant wall plaque with a logo similar to one she saw at the scene of her husband’s alleged suicide. Then Scott learns that his best friend from Vietnam, whom he thought dead, is alive and working in Military Intelligence. Moreover, it appears that an unbreakable code that Scott and his friend developed has left the government’s control and is being used for purposes having nothing to do with protecting the United States.<P> As Scott and Holly’s friendship rekindles into love, they uncover The Cormorant Club, a murder-for-hire group, and must expose the club and its leader before anyone else dies.
The Cormorant Club
by Anji NolanSince meeting her in a MASH unit in Vietnam, Scott has loved Holly. The only problem? She's married.When they reunite by chance years later, their attraction towards each other is still undeniable. But soon things become even more complicated. While at lunch with Scott, Holly spots a Cormorant wall plaque with a logo similar to one she saw at the scene of her husband's alleged suicide. Then Scott learns that his best friend from Vietnam, whom he thought dead, is alive and working in Military Intelligence. Moreover, it appears that an unbreakable code that Scott and his friend developed has left the government's control and is being used for purposes having nothing to do with protecting the United States.As Scott and Holly's friendship rekindles into love, they uncover The Cormorant Club, a murder-for-hire group, and must expose the club and its leader before anyone else dies.Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
The Cormorant Club
by Anji NolanSince meeting her in a MASH unit in Vietnam, Scott has loved Holly. The only problem? She’s married.When they reunite by chance years later, their attraction towards each other is still undeniable. But soon things become even more complicated. While at lunch with Scott, Holly spots a Cormorant wall plaque with a logo similar to one she saw at the scene of her husband’s alleged suicide. Then Scott learns that his best friend from Vietnam, whom he thought dead, is alive and working in Military Intelligence. Moreover, it appears that an unbreakable code that Scott and his friend developed has left the government’s control and is being used for purposes having nothing to do with protecting the United States.As Scott and Holly’s friendship rekindles into love, they uncover The Cormorant Club, a murder-for-hire group, and must expose the club and its leader before anyone else dies.Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
The Cormorant Club
by Anji NolanSince meeting her in a MASH unit in Vietnam, Scott has loved Holly. The only problem? She’s married.When they reunite by chance years later, their attraction towards each other is still undeniable. But soon things become even more complicated. While at lunch with Scott, Holly spots a Cormorant wall plaque with a logo similar to one she saw at the scene of her husband’s alleged suicide. Then Scott learns that his best friend from Vietnam, whom he thought dead, is alive and working in Military Intelligence. Moreover, it appears that an unbreakable code that Scott and his friend developed has left the government’s control and is being used for purposes having nothing to do with protecting the United States.As Scott and Holly’s friendship rekindles into love, they uncover The Cormorant Club, a murder-for-hire group, and must expose the club and its leader before anyone else dies.Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
The Corn Bride: The witchiest, ghostliest, most hilarious folk-horror wartime romance you'll read this year . . . or ever
by Mark Stay&‘A rural Ben Aaronovitch!&’ C. K. McDonnell &‘Fast-paced, entertainingly creepy, laugh-out-loud funny, and genuinely moving&’ Michelle Paver Dear reader, you are cordially invited to the strangest wedding of the year . . . It&’s May 1941, and the war is in full swing. Yet in the quiet village of Woodville in rural Kent a happy event is on the horizon, as Faye Bright interrupts her training with the British Secret Service to return home and marry her true love, Bertie. But as preparations get underway, a ghostly premonition throws a spanner in the works. Who is the Corn Bride, and is her burning visage a warning, or a threat to the happiest day of Faye&’s life? As Faye and the witches investigate, it&’s soon apparent that there&’s much more on the line than dress fittings, cake and Bertie&’s stag do. For an old enemy is stirring in the shadows, bent on vengeance. And he&’s not above crashing a wedding to get it. Will the happy couple make it to the church on time? Or, after all she&’s survived, could it be getting hitched that finally spells Faye&’s doom?Embark upon an adventure that weaves together romance, undead Nazis, pensioner spies, spectral schoolchildren and a talking budgerigar, and still somehow manages to prove that love is the most powerful magic of all. For fans of Lev Grossman and Terry Pratchett comes the fifth novel in this delightful series of war, mystery and a little bit of magic . . . Don&’t miss the other magical books in the WITCHES OF WOODVILLE series! #1 The Crow Folk #2 Babes in the Wood #3 The Ghost of Ivy Barn #4 The Holly King
The Corner Shop on Foxmore Green: A charming and feel-good village romance (Foxmore Village)
by Lilac MillsCan a new shop change the village’s future – and Rowena’s?Single mum Rowena is always looking for ways for her and Nia, her four-year-old daughter, to live more sustainably. So when she visits a zero-waste shop in Cardiff, she’s inspired to start one up in her home village of Foxmore, where local businesses and artisan shops are a core part of the community.For Huw, it’s love at first sight when he bumps into Rowena the day he moves to Foxmore. But a series of misunderstandings keeps the two from getting closer, and now a conflict of interest over Rowena’s shop might put a stop to any fledgling romance…When a figure from Rowena’s past makes a surprise appearance, both her shop and her relationship with Huw are suddenly under threat. Can Rowena still realise her corner shop dreams and find love?A gorgeously fun and feel-good cosy romance, perfect for fans of Sue Moorcroft, Holly Martin and Suzanne Snow.Praise for The Corner Shop on Foxmore Green‘What a great book about friendship, second chances and the importance of learning to trust again. Fully deserving of five stars, I loved it and am still thinking of the characters.’ ***** Reader review‘Loved the storyline and the setting of Foxmore was so descriptive it felt like you were there. This author never fails to deliver.’ ***** Reader review‘What a fabulous delightful read, I really enjoy and look forward to a new book from Lilac Mills.’ ***** Reader review‘I read this in one sitting as it was such a beautiful cosy escapist romantic read. I loved the setting and the characters… so light-hearted and charming!’ ***** Reader review‘This book made me smile! What lovely tone of voice, interesting characters… Not to mention the descriptive setting of Foxmore making anyone yearn to go there.’ ***** Reader review‘Lilac Mills writes such lovely cosy romances... Another charming romance I highly recommend.’ ***** Reader review
The Corner of Bitter and Sweet
by Robin PalmerGilmore Girls meets Postcards from the Edge crossed with L.A. Candy! Sixteen-year-old Annabelle Jacobs never asked to be famous, but as the daughter of Janie Jacobs, one of the biggest TV stars in the world, she is. Growing up is hard enough. Having to do it in public because your mother is a famous actress? Even harder. When your mom crashes and burns after her DUI mug shot is splashed across the internet? Definitely not fun. Then your mom falls for a guy so much younger than she that it would be more appropriate for you to be dating him? That's just a train wreck waiting to happen. From Robin Palmer, author of Geek Charming and Wicked Jealous, this is a novel about the most complicated relationship a girl ever has: that with her mother.
The Corner of Forever and Always (Everland, Georgia #2)
by Lia RileyFairy tales aren't ever what they seem . . . Tuesday Knight's dream of Broadway stardom has flopped, leaving her unemployed and brokenhearted. Ready to quit kissing frogs and make her own happily-ever-after, she takes a job as a princess in Everland, Georgia's historical amusement park. Mayor Beau Marino lives an unenchanted existence-all work, no play-which is fine by him. After his marriage ended in disaster, the last thing he wants in his life is more drama. But Everland's new free spirit has a talent for getting under his starched collar. When the town's beloved but bankrupt park might be shut down, Tuesday and Beau face a choice. Can they join forces, save the day-and each other? Or will their fierce battle of wills destroy any chance of a fairy-tale ending?In the tradition of New York Times bestselling authors Kristan Higgins, Jill Shalvis, and Marina Adair, comes the second book in Lia Riley's Everland, Georgia series about two city sisters finding love in a small town.
The Corner of Holly and Ivy: A feel-good Christmas romance (Harmony Harbor #7)
by Debbie MasonSometimes love is just around the corner . . . With her dreams of being a wedding dress designer suddenly over, Arianna Bell isn't expecting a holly jolly Christmas. Instead, her heart feels about three sizes too small. That is until her high school sweetheart Connor Gallagher returns to town and she finds his mere presence still makes her pulse race. But just when she starts dreaming of kissing under the mistletoe, he announces that he will be her opponent in the upcoming mayoral race.... Hot-shot attorney Connor Gallagher has something to prove. He's tired of playing runner-up to his high-achieving brothers. So when the opportunity to enter the campaign comes up, he takes it. Even if it means running against the only woman he's ever loved. But with a little help from Harmony Harbor's local matchmakers and a lot of holiday cheer, Connor and Arianna may just get the happy ever after they both deserve.