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The Firefighter's Twins
by Heidi McCahanOne single dad plus twin toddlers A formula for her new family? Since his wife left, fireman Shay Campbell has focused on work and his twin toddlers. But the lovely Natalie McDowell is making him rethink that decision. She’s great with his boys, and they adore her. But he can’t go through losing someone again. Will a dream job offer win Natalie’s heart, or does it belong to Shay and the twins? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Discover Heidi McCahan's Home to Hearts Bay miniseries: Book 1: An Alaskan Secret Book 2: The Twins' Alaskan Adventure Book 3: His Alaskan Redemption
The Firefighter's Vow (Cape Pursuit Firefighters #2)
by Amie DenmanTo love and protect……sometimes means letting goFire chief Tony Ruggles is stunned that Laura Wheeler wants to become a Cape Pursuit volunteer firefighter. Laura was devastated when her brother died heroically battling a forest fire, but this is her chance to take back control of her life—if Tony can put his feelings aside. How can he train her to risk her life when he wants to protect her at all costs?
The Fireman Finds a Wife
by Felicia MasonHer Unexpected Hero Widow Summer Spencer is eager for a quiet life-without the worry of loving a man who lives life in the fast lane. But when fire chief Cameron Jackson starts to woo her, it's tough to resist his charms. Chief Cam can't ignore the sparks between him and the stately beauty. But when he learns she's from the richest family in town, he's not sure he can ever measure up to her expectations. Can he set aside his fears and give true love another chance?
The Fireman Who Loved Me
by Jennifer BernardFearless, smoking hot, and single: meet the Bachelor Firemen of San Gabriel. These firemen might be heroes, but it's their bad luck in love that makes them legendary. News producer Melissa McGuire and Fire Captain Harry Brody couldn't be more different, though they do have one thing in common: they're both convinced they're perfectly wrong for each other. But when Melissa's matchmaking grandmother wins her a date with Brody at a Bachelor auction . . . Sparks fly. Passion flares. Heat rises. (You get the picture.) Add a curse, a conniving nightly news anchor, a stunningly handsome daredevil fireman, a brave little boy, a couple of exes, and one giant fire to the mix, and Melissa and Brody's love may not be the only thing that burns. other during the hungry years. Just Kids begins as a love story and ends as an elegy. It serves as a salute to New York City during the late sixties and seventies and to its rich and poor, its hustlers and hellions. A true fable, it is a portrait of two young artists' ascent, a prelude to fame.
The Fireman and the Ice Queen
by Dee S. KnightRe-Release: (Hearts Afire: June, 6-1-09)He's a firefighter given the unenviable job as union liaison during contract negotiations with the city. She's the city's representative, assistant mayor, and a woman who puts her career above all else, even love. Sparks will fly - in the boardroom and the bedroom! Will the fireman melt the Ice Queen's heart, or will this relationship go down in flames? Filled with all the burning passion your heart desires, The Fireman and the Ice Queen by Dee S. Knight is a welcome addition to the sizzling Some Like It Hot Collection.Harm Reynolds didn't ask to be the liaison between the firefighters' union and the city, but he's been thrust into the role. Even worse, his opponent in the negotiations is the new assistant mayor, the reputed Ice Queen, a heartless ball buster who doesn't care if his men charge into fiery buildings with equipment that won't work. He's determined to prove a fireman can handle the Ice Queen.Beth Edwards knows she's reputed to be a heartless bitch, and in truth, she's even used it to her advantage at times. She isn't without compassion; she just doesn't handle emotion well. And since she only has time for career plans and none for love, well, what does a nasty nickname matter?Both Beth and Harm should know that playing with fire--whether it involves matches or love--is a dangerous thing to do.Content Notes: Hot, Contemporary, Uniformed Heroes
The Fireman's Christmas
by Meg LaceyWidowed firefighter Danny Santori needs a miracle. Or at least a full-time babysitter who can handle his four lively kids. With a son and daughter to raise, busy landscape designer Tessa Doherty could also use some divine domestic intervention. All they have to do is take turns watching each other's children. What could be simpler?Doing double duty as a stand-in nanny is wreaking havoc with Tessa's life. And her irresistible attraction to the roguishly charming single dad is a complication the fiercely independent career woman doesn't want or need.Danny isn't trying to stand in the way of Tessa's dreams and goals. But he's hoping she'll see that five plus three equals...one family!
The Fireman's Homecoming (Gordon Falls #2)
by Allie PleiterBlack Sheep SonNothing about going home to Gordon Falls is easy for fireman Clark Bradens. His role as local bad boy is firmly established, though he's determined to use his newfound faith to change people's minds. But Clark isn't the only one coming home to hard times. When Melba Wingate came home from Chicago to help her ailing father, she wasn't expecting to unravel a family secret. As Melba wades through the past to find the truth about her father, Clark becomes an unlikely ally. And while neither can change the past, the future is theirs to shape.
The Fireman's Pole (Dreamspun Desires #44)
by Sue BrownThe flames of passion rise for the lord of the manor. It’s springtime in Calminster village, but things are already heating up. Sexy firefighter Dale Maloney is new to the local station. When Dale backs the company fire engine into the village maypole, he attracts the ire—and attention—of Benedict Raleigh, the Baron Calminster. Soon after meeting Dale, Ben breaks off his relationship with his girlfriend, and the sparks between Ben and Dale are quickly fanned into flames. Unfortunately the passion between the two men isn’t the only blaze in the village. An arsonist’s crimes are escalating, and it’s up to Dale and his crew to stop them. Meanwhile, as they investigate, an unscrupulous business partner attempts to coerce Ben into marrying his daughter. The May Day parade is around the corner, but they have plenty of fires to put out before Ben can finally slide down the fireman’s pole.
The Fireman's Ready-Made Family (St. Johns of Stonerock #2)
by Jules BennettA single mom gets second chance at love when she falls for a firefighter in this heartwarming romance from afrom a USA Today–bestselling author.For days, burn unit nurse Marly Haskins has noticed a handsome firefighter sitting vigil at patients’ bedsides. Chief Drake St. John’s concern touches the single mother deeply. But despite the warmth in Drake’s cobalt-blue eyes, tall, strong, powerful men only remind Marly of the abusive ex-husband on her trail—and the dreams she’s long since given up on.With his own harrowing past, Drake recognizes that Marly is running scared. His life and career are about saving others from harm, but there’s something about Marly that makes his protective instincts more—personal. Helping Marly and her daughter feel safe in Stonerock is his new mission—one that might heal his own burned heart.
The Fireman's Secret: Daddy Wanted The Fireman's Secret Falling For Texas The Engagement Bargain (Goose Harbor #2)
by Jessica KellerRekindling Her Life After the fire that injured her and burned down Goose Harbor's only church fourteen years ago, Shelby Beck is planning to rebuild-the structure and her life. But her wounds have always caused her to keep men at a distance. When Joel Palermo returns to town as a fireman and is assigned to help Shelby raise funds for the new construction, she's surprised at how easy it is to get close to her brother's old friend. Could he be the man she'll finally trust enough to let in? Or will the bond they've built go up in flames, when Joel's own scars are revealed? Goose Harbor: Love is in big supply on the shores of Lake Michigan
The Fireman's Son (Where Secrets Are Safe #11)
by Tara Taylor QuinnAn EMT is determined to help her son recover from trauma—and perhaps reunite with his father—in this heartwarming romance.After she broke his heart in college, Faye Walker is the last person fire chief Reese Bristow ever expected to see again, especially as his new EMT. But that’s not the only surprise Faye has in store for him. She has an eight-year-old son, Elliott, whose counseling at The Lemonade Stand shelter is her first priority.It’s nearly impossible to accept that she had a child with another man—and married that man—right after their breakup. While Reese has his hands full tracking down a serial arsonist, trusting Faye won’t be easy. Especially when she reveals a secret about the boy that might tear them apart for good.
The Fires Within
by Amy Garvey Beverly ClarkBusiness mogul, Julian Palmer has his sights set on Pan Co a highly successful investment firm owned by Pandora Cooper (a.k.a.) the Black Widow of Wall Street. But after meeting the formidable, sexy lady at a charity dinner, Julian decides that he just might want to take over Ms. Pandora Cooper as well as her company.
The First Act
by Vanessa MulberryApril 1594. William Moodie thinks he's in love with celebrated actor Richard Brasyer. When Brasyer's playing company, Goldfox's Men, comes to town, William is only too willing to leave his country life for the opportunities of the theater and a life in London. Determined to become Richard's apprentice, William seeks to impress his mentor with his acting--and please him in bed. Meanwhile, Richard struggles to escape his past as a spy and disentangle himself from the manipulations of his former master and ex-lover, Bennett Goldfox. Swearing off a relationship with his new apprentice proves difficult for Richard, as William uses all his youthful charms to seduce him. When Bennett's life is threatened, Richard is lured back into the game for one final mission, and he and William travel to Cambridge to hunt down a list of traitors to the Crown. In the midst of danger and deception, Richard and William come to truly see each other, faults and all, and realize their feelings run deeper than either expected.
The First Breath of Spring
by Shawn BaileyGrocery owner Griffin Reed is a little hesitant about renting the apartment next to his to a nineteen-year-old young man with a two-year-old son. But from the moment he sees this blue-eyed, blond-haired angel standing outside his screened-door, Griffin feels maybe he should put his doubt aside and give Charles Martin and his equally angelic son Charlie a chance at a stable home.Charles Martin never knew his parents and grew up in foster care. So when he accidently gets a young woman pregnant, Charles makes a promise to himself to not let his son share his fate of getting passed from one foster family to another because Charlie’s mother thinks they’re too young to be parents. With the help of a social service worker, his best friend’s family, and a kindly landlord, Charles gets the chance to prove he is a responsible human-being.A few months after Charles settles into his new apartment, a devastating epidemic hits the world, forcing Charles and Charlie to hunker down with his landlord, a man he barely knows who has gone out of his way to prove love can conquer all.
The First Crush is the Deepest
by Nina HarringtonYou never forget your first...Sam Richards was Amber DuBois's first crush, first kiss and first love. Until he broke her heart and left town.Now older and wiser, world-famous concert pianist Amber is at a crossroads in her life. But the sweetheart who spurned her is back-hotter, richer and in need of a favor! Glamour, romance and old heartaches resurface, but will her first crush stand the test of time?Look for the second book in this trilogy by Nina Harrington Last-Minute BridesmaidExtra bonus: included is The Wedding Dress Diaries by Aimee Carson, the prequel to our fab new quartet!
The First Date Prophecy: A Hilarious and Nostalgic Love Story
by Kate Tamberelli Danny TamberelliBe one of the first to read this sneak preview sample edition!&“A joyous, nostalgic rom-com romp in which the authors&’ love for each other dazzles through.&” —Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of The Roughest DraftReaders of Christina Lauren and Emily Henry will adore this new read from the 90&’s Nickelodeon star of All That and The Adventures of Pete and Pete as he teams up with his real-life wife for an entertaining, big-hearted, and truly laugh-out-loud debut rom-com set in Brooklyn, steeped in 90&’s nostalgia, and inspired by their very own love story. Brooklyn-based aspiring writer Lucy Minninger has no trouble putting the comedy in her rom-coms. It&’s the romance part of the equation that&’s the problem. But even as the rejection slips pile up, and her second dates dwindle, Lucy refuses to give up hope—or her HeartThrobs™ dating profile . . . Former child star Rudy Riziero made his mark on some of the most popular kids shows of the ՚90s. But that early success has pigeonholed him into a stand-up routine riffing on his past work, while the slick single life he envisioned was clearly a fantasy. He&’s actually ready for a relationship, if he could just find someone uninterested in who he used to be . . . When Lucy and Rudy match online, they&’re eager to meet. But after their first date ends in a psychic&’s prophecy that is equal parts great fortune and certain doom, their flirty quips end and their search for answers to some of life&’s big questions begins: Is there really one person for everyone? Do destinies really intertwine? Where can you find the best tacos in Brooklyn? And when it matters most, will they throw caution—and fate—to the wind, trust their instincts—and write their own futures? &“Will keep you entertained to the last page.&” —Melissa Joan Hart&“A beautiful, fun, and complex love story.&” –screenwriters Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick)&“This &’90s nostalgia–tinged love story will leave rom-com fans smiling and swooning.&” —Library Journal STARRED REVIEW
The First Date Prophecy: A Hilarious and Nostalgic Love Story
by Kate Tamberelli Danny Tamberelli&“A joyous, nostalgic rom-com romp in which the authors&’ love for each other dazzles through.&” —Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of The Roughest Draft Readers of Christina Lauren and Emily Henry will adore this new read from the 90&’s Nickelodeon star of All That and The Adventures of Pete and Pete as he teams up with his real-life wife for an entertaining, big-hearted, and truly laugh-out-loud debut rom-com set in Brooklyn, steeped in 90&’s nostalgia, and inspired by their very own love story. Brooklyn-based aspiring writer Lucy Minninger has no trouble putting the comedy in her rom-coms. It&’s the romance part of the equation that&’s the problem. But even as the rejection slips pile up, and her second dates dwindle, Lucy refuses to give up hope—or her HeartThrobs™ dating profile . . . Former child star Rudy Riziero made his mark on some of the most popular kids shows of the ՚90s. But that early success has pigeonholed him into a stand-up routine riffing on his past work, while the slick single life he envisioned was clearly a fantasy. He&’s actually ready for a relationship, if he could just find someone uninterested in who he used to be . . . When Lucy and Rudy match online, they&’re eager to meet. But after their first date ends in a psychic&’s prophecy that is equal parts great fortune and certain doom, their flirty quips end and their search for answers to some of life&’s big questions begins: Is there really one person for everyone? Do destinies really intertwine? Where can you find the best tacos in Brooklyn? And when it matters most, will they throw caution—and fate—to the wind, trust their instincts—and write their own futures? &“Will keep you entertained to the last page.&” —Melissa Joan Hart &“A beautiful, fun, and complex love story.&” –screenwriters Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick)&“This &’90s nostalgia–tinged love story will leave rom-com fans smiling and swooning.&” —Library Journal STARRED REVIEW
The First Day
by Barbara McmahonIt was the first day of the rest of her life...Susannah Chapman is finally free-after spending eight years in prison for a murder she didn't commit. But circumstances have the most unlikely person attempting to right the past wrong-Jared Walker, the assistant district attorney who helped put Susannah away.Now exonerated, Susannah is scared. With little money, fewer friends-and the grief of giving up her baby while in prison-she needs support. Understandably, Jared is the last person she wants helping her, despite coming clean about his role in her conviction. Jared and his young son, Eric, penetrate her defenses, and Susannah sees him in a new light. Trouble is, how can Susannah ever know if Jared's feelings are real?
The First Day Without You
by Melissa HillFrom the bestselling author of Something from Tiffany's comes a sweeping romance set in the golden light of San Francisco.Leonie has left behind everything and everyone she loves for a fresh start in California. Desperate to outrun the mess she's come from, she hopes the change of scenery can mend her broken heart and bury her secrets forever. But when she discovers a bundle of unread love letters hidden in the back of a wardrobe in her new apartment, she is intrigued by the mystery behind them...and can't help but notice the similarities between them and her own story.With the help of her new friend Alex, a news reporter toting around baggage of her own, Leonie embarks on a quest down the West Coast to find the ill-fated lovers from the letters and reunite them, whatever it takes. Even if it means confronting the hurt she's buried deep within herself. Because if the couple behind the love letters can find a happy ending, then perhaps she just might too.
The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August: The word-of-mouth bestseller you won't want to miss
by Claire North'ONE OF THE FICTION HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DECADE' Judy Finnigan, Richard and Judy Book ClubFeatured in the Richard and Judy Book Club, the BBC Radio 2 Book Club and the Waterstones Book Club Winner of the John W. Campbell AwardShortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke AwardSOME STORIES CANNOT BE TOLD IN JUST ONE LIFETIMENo matter what he does or the decisions he makes, when death comes, Harry always returns to where he began, a child with all the knowledge of a life he has already lived a dozen times before. Nothing ever changes - until now.As Harry nears the end of his eleventh life, a little girl appears at his bedside. 'I nearly missed you, Doctor August,' she says. 'I need to send a message.'This is the story of what Harry does next, and what he did before, and how he tries to save a past he cannot change and a future he cannot allow.This is the extraordinary journey of one unforgettable character - a story of friendship and betrayal, loyalty and redemption, love and loneliness and the inevitable march of time. Perfect for readers of How to Stop Time by Matt Haig, The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman.'Utterly readable, utterly believable and compelling' Judy Finnigan, Richard and Judy Book Club'Beautiful and gripping' Guardian'An astonishing re-invention of the time-travel narrative. Bold, magical and masterful' M. R. Carey, author of THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS 'Terrific, smart and entertaining' Patrick Ness'The writing is impeccable . . Plus Harry is a fascinating main character' Heat 'I don't say this lightly but The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August is one of the top ten books I've ever read' James Dashner, bestselling author of THE MAZE RUNNER Also by Claire NorthNovels:TouchThe Sudden Appearance of Hope (winner of the World Fantasy Award)The End of the Day (shortlisted for the Sunday Times/PFD Young Writer of the Year Award)84K (shortlisted for the Philip K. Dick Award)The GameshouseThe Pursuit of William AbbeyNotes from the Burning AgeNovella:Sweet Harmony
The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August: The word-of-mouth bestseller you won't want to miss
by Claire North*** Featured on BBC Radio 2 Book Club on 22nd April 2014 ***Harry August is on his deathbed. Again. No matter what he does or the decisions he makes, when death comes, Harry always returns to where he began, a child with all the knowledge of a life he has already lived a dozen times before. Nothing ever changes.Until now.As Harry nears the end of his eleventh life, a little girl appears at his bedside. 'I nearly missed you, Doctor August,' she says. 'I need to send a message.'This is the story of what Harry does next, and what he did before, and how he tries to save a past he cannot change and a future he cannot allow.
The First Ghost
by Marguerite ButlerThe dead have no respect for anyone trying to have a life. Portia Mahaffey always liked that she was the only woman in her family without a psychic 'gift'. But a concussion awakens her latent ability to see ghosts. And one of those ghosts is prepared to haunt her until Portia agrees to convince the police her death was no accident. With no choice but to help Corinne, Portia reluctantly uses her new gift and some good old-fashioned detection to track down the truth. Seeing the dead is just the beginning. Portia's world becomes filled with hungry demons, mercenary shadow beings, vengeful poltergeists...and one very alive murderer willing rank her among the dead. Who knew hanging with the dead could be so hazardous to the living? WARNING: Contains mild sexual escapades, ghosts, demons, and flatulent pugs.76,991 Words
The First Husband: A Breath-Taking Psychological Suspense Thriller
by McGarvey BlackA woman’s vacation romance goes terribly wrong in this psychological thriller by the acclaimed author of I Never Left.While on vacation in India, Trina Holmgard meets and marries Sam, a poor but charming man. She returns home to New York to arrange his entry into the United States and leaves him with her heirloom locket as a pledge of her commitment.But as time passes, she begins to question his motives. Does he really love her or is it life in America that he wants? Deciding she has been deceived, Trina cuts off all contact and marries another man.Driven by rage when he realizes his dreams have been shattered, Sam dedicates his life to getting revenge. But how far will he go?A terrific choice for fans of authors like K.L. Slater, Lisa Jewell, and Sue Watson.
The First Kiss
by Grace BurrowesNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Grace Burrowes brings her gorgeous writing and incredible storytelling abilities to a brand new series of contemporary romance.The sweetest kiss is the one that means a fresh startIn the second novel of the Sweetest Kisses series, classical pianist Vera Waltham is quiet, cautious, and fiercely protective of her young daughter, but she lets down her guard enough to strike up an unlikely friendship with business law expert James Knightley. James's past comes between them when Vera learns exactly how big a tomcat he has been, but when she and her daughter are in danger, it's to James she turns..."Let Burrowes lift your heart." -RT Book Reviews "Warmth, sensuality, and humor infuse Burrowes' writing." -Booklist "Burrowes has a knack for giving fresh twists to genre tropes and developing them in unexpected and delightful directions [with] consistently excellent writing, deep and layered stories, and intelligent and compassionate characters." -Publishers Weekly "Burrowes' powerful and complex characters will enthrall you." -RT Book Reviews "Grace Burrowes weaves her magic with eloquent, revealing words, and subtle humor." -Long and Short Reviews "Burrowes continues to captivate and enchant!" -Fresh Fiction