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An Outback Affair
by Iris LeachCassie will fight to the end to keep Sam, the nephew she has raised since her sister Claudia was killed in an automobile accident. Sam’s uncle, Joel Caine, has other ideas. He wants to share Sam. Trouble is, Joel lives on an outback station in the heart of Western Australia, nearly 2,000 miles from Victoria where Cassie and Sam live.Cassie is adamant that she can’t be parted for six months from four-year-old Sam. Joel stands firm. He wants Sam and he’ll have him. Sam is heir to a fortune, and there is Joel’s sick mother to consider. How can Cassie refuse Sam his father’s family?They come to an agreement. She will come with Sam for a few weeks on the horse station. Get him used to the idea of spending half the year with his uncle in the outback and the other half with his aunt in Melbourne. Trouble is, she’s scared that once Joel has Sam on the station, he won’t let Sam go. And how can Cassie fight Joel on his territory where he’s lord and master of his domain?And another thing, how can she fight her growing attraction she feels for the tall and totally hot Joel Caine?Cassie’s life is turned upside-down and the question is, will she ever be able to right it again?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
An Outback Affair
by Iris LeachCassie will fight to the end to keep Sam, the nephew she has raised since her sister Claudia was killed in an automobile accident. Sam’s uncle, Joel Caine, has other ideas. He wants to share Sam. Trouble is, Joel lives on an outback station in the heart of Western Australia, nearly 2,000 miles from Victoria where Cassie and Sam live.Cassie is adamant that she can’t be parted for six months from four-year-old Sam. Joel stands firm. He wants Sam and he’ll have him. Sam is heir to a fortune, and there is Joel’s sick mother to consider. How can Cassie refuse Sam his father’s family?They come to an agreement. She will come with Sam for a few weeks on the horse station. Get him used to the idea of spending half the year with his uncle in the outback and the other half with his aunt in Melbourne. Trouble is, she’s scared that once Joel has Sam on the station, he won’t let Sam go. And how can Cassie fight Joel on his territory where he’s lord and master of his domain?And another thing, how can she fight her growing attraction she feels for the tall and totally hot Joel Caine?Cassie’s life is turned upside-down and the question is, will she ever be able to right it again?Sensuality Level: Behind Closed Doors
An Outlaw For Christmas
by Lori AustinOn an orphan train from New York to Kansas, young Ruth Kelly falls in love with the boy who protects her from the others. <P><P>Arrested at fifteen for stealing food, Noah Walker had never known anyone to see past his angry exterior, or show him such gentle kindness. Once they reach Kansas, they are sent away to their separate lives, with a promise to meet again--at the same train depot, on Christmas Eve. <P> Ruth returns year after year, until one Christmas Eve, Noah comes to her, older and wounded--a notorious outlaw who needs her as much as she once needed him...
An Outlaw in Wonderland (Once Upon a Time in West #2)
by Lori AustinIn a time of war, love has its own rewards...Saving soldiers' lives at the Confederate army hospital Chimborazo, Annabeth Phelan is no ordinary Southern belle. She's never known work more exhausting or rewarding. And she's never known a man like Dr. Ethan Walsh, with his disarming gray eyes and peculiar ways.<P><P> But now the Confederacy is charging her with another service: find the Union spy at Chimborazo.Ethan's one passion is saving lives, and if he can do that by helping to end the war, he will--even if it means spying for the North. He's gotten used to fooling Confederates, but he can't bear lying to Annabeth. And together, they are about to discover a new passion--one that could even transcend the chaos of war.
An Outlaw to Protect Her: An Outlaw To Protect Her Reclaimed By The Knight The Mysterious Lord Millcroft (Outlaws of the Wild West #3)
by Harper St. George“Tangled family relationships, vengeance, loyalty and passion collide . . . [a] fast-paced story, which sizzles with sensuality and action.” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars)In this Outlaws of the Wild West story, gunslinger Zane Pierce is the only man who can shield brothel madam Glory Winters against a dangerous threat. But safety at the smoldering Zane’s side comes at a price, and soon it’s not just the secrets of her past that have Glory on edge . . . it’s the realization that she might be losing her heart to an outlaw.“This is a vibrant, mesmerizing romance, skillfully written with a wonderfully immersive plot and characters that engage and delight throughout.” —Chicks, Rogues and Scandals
An Outlaw's Christmas (McKettrick Series #15)
by Linda Lael MillerWith his wild heart, Sawyer McKettrick isn't ready to settle down on the Triple M family ranch in Arizona. So he heads to Blue River, Texas, to seek a job as marshal. But in a blinding snowstorm he's injured-and collapses into the arms of a prim and proper lady in calico.The shirtless, bandaged stranger recuperating in teacher Piper St. James's room behind the schoolhouse says he's a McKettrick, but he looks like an outlaw. As they wait out the storm, the handsome loner has Piper remembering long-ago dreams of marriage and motherhood. But for how long is Sawyer willing to call Blue River home?As the gray skies clear, Piper's one holiday wish just might bring two lonely hearts together forever.
An Outlaw's Christmas: A Lawman's Christmas An Outlaw's Christmas (The McKettricks)
by Linda Lael MillerCelebrate the holidays with this classic McKettrick tale from New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller!With his wild heart, Sawyer McKettrick isn’t ready to settle down on the Triple M family ranch in Arizona. So he heads to Blue River, Texas, to seek a job as marshal. But in a blinding snowstorm, he’s injured—and collapses into the arms of a prim and proper lady in calico. The shirtless, bandaged stranger recuperating in teacher Piper St. James’s room behind the schoolhouse says he’s a McKettrick, but he looks like an outlaw to her. As they wait out the storm, the handsome loner has Piper remembering long-ago dreams of marriage and motherhood. But for how long is Sawyer willing to call Blue River home? As the gray skies clear, Piper’s one holiday wish just might bring two lonely hearts together forever.Originally published in 2012
An Outlaw's Heart: A Southern Love Story
by Shelley GraySeven years ago Russell Champion was betrayed by the two most important women in his life. Now Russell returns home, but is it too late to make amends with his mother and find closure with his true love?
An Outrageous Affair
by Penny VincenziFrom rural England and Hollywood's glory days, to London's theatreland and New York's adland, Penny Vincenzi's An Outrageous Affair explores the many forms love takes, and how it can change us all. A glorious novel for any reader of Jilly Cooper, Elizabeth Buchan or Harriet Evans' A BUTTERFLY SUMMER.'I defy any reader, once they've taken the smallest nibble, not to gobble it all down' Sunday ExpressIn wartime Suffolk, Caroline Hunterton fell in love. Now, decades on, that love becomes the only connection between a tragic Hollywood accident in the 1950s, and a terrible suicide twenty years later. Caroline has spent years trying to keep those secrets from her two daughters, Chloe and Fleur, who have been separated by the Atlantic and have grown up hating one another. But soon, their shared past may be all that can save the family... From rural England and Hollywood's glory days, to London's theatreland and New York's adland, An Outrageous Affair explores the many forms love takes, and how it can change us all.
An Outrageous Affair
by Penny Vincenzi'I defy any reader, once they've taken the smallest nibble, not to gobble it all down' Sunday ExpressIn wartime Suffolk, Caroline Hunterton fell in love. Now, decades on, that love becomes the only connection between a tragic Hollywood accident in the 1950s, and a terrible suicide twenty years later. Caroline has spent years trying to keep those secrets from her two daughters, Chloe and Fleur, who have been separated by the Atlantic and have grown up hating one another. But soon, their shared past may be all that can save the family... From rural England and Hollywood's glory days, to London's theatreland and New York's adland, An Outrageous Affair explores the many forms love takes, and how it can change us all.
An Outrageous Affair: A Novel
by Penny Vincenzi“Gives readers more of what they’ve come to expect from Penny Vincenzi: a thoroughly enjoyable family saga with glamour, romance and drama to spare.” —BookreporterA mysterious, tragic accident in the 1950s. An inexplicable suicide twenty years later. What was the strange link between the two—and Caroline Hunterton’s long-buried past? A secret which could not be kept forever, especially from her two daughters, Chloe and Fleur. Fate had separated the sisters in time and distance—but bound them in mutual hatred—until journalist Magnus Phillips decided to tell the story that would tear their lives apart. Moving from wartime Suffolk to 1950s Hollywood, from glitzy Madison Avenue to London’s theatrical aristocracy and the machinations of checkbook publishing, An Outrageous Affair explores the extraordinary, sometimes fatal, consequences of truth—sure to please Penny’s legions of readers.“Fans of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s multigenerational stories will likely flock to Vincenzi’s latest . . . the mystery will likely keep them turning the pages.” —Booklist“Vincenzi provides plenty of heat and intrigue.” —Publishers WeeklyPraise for Penny Vincenzi“The doyenne of the modern blockbuster.” —Glamour“Soap opera? You bet—but with her well-drawn characters and engaging style, Vincenzi keeps things humming.” —People“Nobody writes smart, page-turning commercial women’s fiction like Vincenzi.” —USA Today“Will draw you in against your better judgment and keep you awake reading all night.” —The Boston Globe“Vincenzi does it again with another captivating and entertaining family saga that combines power, riches, lies, and greed . . . For fans of Barbara Taylor Bradford and Danielle Steel.” —Library Journal
An Outrageous Proposal
by Maureen ChildWhen Georgia Page accepts Sean Connolly's proposal, she knows it's crazy. But surely she can pretend to be a self-made billionaire's fiancée for a little while, just until his mother regains her health. Surely she can keep her heart out of this affair, no matter how sexy he is-or how well he plays the devoted lover.It all seems so simple-until their pretend kisses and fake embraces lead to something all too real, something neither of them expected. Something that could turn an outrageous proposal into wedding bells...
An Seinem Käfig Rütteln: German (Baxter Boys ~ Gerasselt #3)
by Jane CharlesZwölf Jahre hat Dylan White gewartet. Zwölf Jahre, seit ihm seine Familie entrissen wurde. Zwölf Jahre, in denen er allein war - bis auf die Freunde, die er in Baxter kennengelernt hat und die jetzt seine Familie sind. Sein Bruder, Noah, ist verschwunden. Seine Schwester Nina ist gerade achtzehn geworden, aber er hat keine Möglichkeit, sie zu finden. Mary Robins trägt ihr Herz auf dem Ärmel. Und es ist auf ihre Brust tätowiert - die Hundemarke des Mannes, den sie verehrte, umgeben von wunderschönen Bändern. Ihr einziger Lebenszweck ist es, sich um die zu kümmern, die in Not sind. Die Gebrochenen zu heilen und die Verwundeten zu trösten - genau das ist der Grund, warum sie Krankenschwester wird. Nur hat sie noch nie jemandem erlaubt, sich um sie zu kümmern. Nicht in einer sehr langen Zeit. Niemand hat sich um sie kümmern wollen, bis sie Dylan und die Baxter-Jungs kennenlernt. Sie sind ein seltsamer Haufen - unheimlich loyal und... ihre. Dylan ist auf der Suche nach etwas, und Mary ist es auch. Auf der Suche nach einer Familie, nach Freundschaft und nach Liebe. Können sie das, was sie so verzweifelt brauchen, im jeweils anderen finden?
An Unbroken Heart: A Reluctant Bride, An Unbroken Heart, A Love Made New (The Amish of Birch Creek Novels #2)
by Kathleen FullerAn argument. A crash. In an instant, Joanna&’s world is changed forever.One minute, Joanna Schrock was arguing with her parents, and the next, her parents&’ lives were claimed in a hit-and-run buggy accident. Her body is broken, but her heart is in even deeper pain— after all, how do you cope with your parents&’ deaths when your last words were spoken in anger?After an extended stint in a physical rehabilitation center, Joanna re-enters her Amish life. But nothing is the same—not even her feelings for Andrew Beiler.Joanna has loved Andrew since the age of twelve, and her feelings have not changed throughout the years. She is thrilled when Andrew wants to get married, but she wonders whether it&’s love he&’s feeling, or pity. As the couple&’s wedding date approaches, Joanna isn&’t overcome with the deep joy she was hoping to feel; instead, she&’s wracked with anxiety and guilt.Joanna hears God whispering to her, Be strong and courageous, but she&’s afraid that courage looks a lot like walking away from her dreams and into the plan of her Heavenly Father.If Joanna takes the first step toward healing, will it cost her everything she&’s ever wanted? Or could God be changing the desires of her heart?
An Unbroken Marriage
by Penny JordanAn Unbroken Marriage Re-read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Penny Jordan Playboy millionaire Simon Herries is willing to go to drastic measures to stop India Lawson's quest to steal a married friend from his wife—little knowing that he's jumped to all the wrong conclusions! Dress designer India is far more innocent than Simon believes, but that won't save her once the ruthless businessman decides there's only one way to bring the wayward beauty to heel…stealing her for himself! Originally published in 1982
An Uncertain Choice
by Jody HedlundDue to her parents’ promise at her birth, Lady Rosemarie has been prepared to become a nun on the day she turns eighteen. Then, shortly before her birthday, a friend of her father’s enters the kingdom and proclaims her parents’ will left a second choice—if Rosemarie can marry before the eve of her eighteenth year, she will be exempt from the ancient vow. Before long, Rosemarie is presented with the three most handsome and brave knights in the land. But when the knights’ arrival results in a series of attacks within her land, she begins to wonder if the convent is the best place after all. If only one of the knights—the one who appears the most guilty—had not already captured her heart.
An Uncommon Alignment
by Ellie ThomasSequel to An Increasing EntanglementAfter the adventures of the spring of 1808 in Regency London, while beginning to fall in love, Clem Metcalfe, Abe Pengelly, and Humphrey Atkinson have the entire summer to consolidate their romantic relationship.But change is already afoot. Abe has distanced himself from his criminal past, now gainfully employed at the military headquarters of Horse Guards, sifting through valuable information to further the cause of the long war against France. Humphrey, at the whim of his beloved Aunt Cece, might have to depart from London and his lovers for the countryside together with the rest of high society. And Clem is studying hard for his longed-for reinstatement at Oxford University in the autumn, which will inevitably mean leaving his lovers at a distance.While the trio juggles their everyday routines, a shadow from the past reappears to threaten their harmony. Can Clem, Abe, and Humphrey thwart their mutual enemy for good? And might they finally have a chance to reach their happy ever after?
An Uncommon Duke (Secret Lives of the Ton #2)
by Laurie BensonTo reclaim his wife’s heart—and rekindle their passionate love—a Duke must reveal his darkest secrets in this Regency romance.London, England, 1818. When the Duke of Winterbourne proposed to Olivia, she felt like the luckiest girl alive. Their happy marriage was the envy of the ton. But all that changed when Gabriel wasn’t there the night Olivia gave birth to their son . . . Gabriel’s life is rooted in darkness, and he’s learned the hard way not to trust anyone with the truth. Yet, now his wife wants to try for another child—and Gabriel must bare his secrets in order to bring Olivia back into his bed, and by his side, forever!
An Uncommon Grace: A Novel
by Serena B. MillerA moving and inspirational novel about the power of faith, family and above all, love, as a young Amish man must turn to his Englisch neighbor for help after a devastating tragedy.Grace Connor, a military nurse formerly stationed in Afghanistan, hopes that moving to a farm in rural Ohio will help her recover from the ravages of war. Levi Troyer finds his pacifist beliefs challenged when he discovers his stepfather has been killed and his mother wounded by an unknown intruder. Levi and Grace are thrown together when she comes to his family’s rescue and saves his mother’s life. A deep attraction develops—even though a relationship between them is strictly forbidden. Levi belongs to the most conservative and isolated of all Amish sects—the Swartzentruber Amish. Even before meeting Grace, Levi had begun to question some of their teachings. He has considered leaving, but knows he will be banned forever from contact with his younger siblings and widowed mother—who need him to survive. He is torn between his love for Grace and his responsibility to his family. Grace considers leaving her beloved farm and reenlisting rather than continuing to live near the man she loves but cannot have. Levi must confront the Bann if he pursues Grace. And a murderer must be caught. When lifelong allegiances are tested, can love and justice prevail?
An Uncommon Honeymoon (Librarian/Spy Escapade #3)
by Susan MannShelve under: Spies, Russian, Librarian Spies, Conspiracies. Librarian and rookie CIA covert operative Quinn Ellington revises her honeymoon plans when she and her brand-new spy husband uncover a drug trafficking ring stretching from the Caribbean to St. Petersburg. Turquoise waters, white sand, and intra-agency relations provide a lush backdrop for raiding enemy strongholds, tailing movie stars, and dodging more than a few bullets. Meanwhile, Quinn’s unique skills prove indispensable in luring a dangerous villain into the proper trap.
An Uncommon Protector: The Loyal Heart, An Uncommon Protector, Love Held Captive (The Lone Star Heros' Love Stories #2)
by Shelley Shepard GrayOverwhelmed by the responsibilities of running a ranch on her own, Laurel Tracey decides to hire a convict—a man who&’s just scary enough to take care of squatters and just desperate enough to agree to a one year post.The years following the war have been hard on Laurel Tracey. Both her brother and her father died in battle, and her mother passed away shortly after receiving word of their demise. Laurel has been trying to run her two hundred acre ranch as best she can.When she discovers that squatters have settled in her north pasture and have no intention of leaving, Laurel decides to use the last of her money to free a prisoner from the local jail. If she agrees to offer him room and board for one year, he will have to work for her to pay off his debt.Former soldier Thomas Baker knows he&’s in trouble when he finds himself jailed because he couldn&’t pay a few fines. Laurel&’s offer might be his only ticket out. Though she&’s everything he ever dreamed of in a woman—sweet and tender-hearted, yet strong—he&’s determined to remain detached, work hard on her behalf, and count the days until he&’s free again.But when cattle start dying and Laurel&’s life is threatened, Thomas realizes more than just his freedom is on the line. Laurel needs someone to believe in her and protect her property. And it isn&’t long before Laurel realizes that Thomas Baker is far more than just a former soldier. He&’s a trustworthy hero, and he needs more than just his freedom—he needs her love and care too.
An Uncommon Whore: An Uncommon Whore 2 (Uncommon Whore #1)
by Belinda McBrideAn Uncommon Whore StoryPasha is a slave, whoring for travelers at the most treacherous bar on Warlan. The day Pasha spots the dangerous pirate in the bar, he knows he mustn’t let the stranger slip away, no matter what he must do to draw his attention. Captain Griffin Hawke spent the better part of a decade searching for his lost king, only to find Helios Dayspring crouched between his legs, swathed in the robes and shackles of a whore. Though he is appalled by the downfall of his king, Grif falls for the sensual creature who has taken his place. After a brutal invasion stripped his people of nearly everything, they desperately need Helios to lead them. But returning him to throne means smuggling him off the planet, disabling the chip that keeps him submissive and forgetful. They will face old enemies, traitors, and greedy opportunists who’d like to strip their new planet of its wealth. It might mean Grif losing his lover… and they’ve both lost too much already.
An Uncomplicated Man: the uplifting story you need this winter...
by Colette McCormickAn emotional, uplifting story about one man split between two lives... Perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse.What if the man in your life isn't who he says he is?Daniel Laither is a mild-mannered and uncomplicated bank manager, but when his boss asks him for a favour, things begin to get tangled. Introduced to businessman Arthur Braithwaite, Daniel reluctantly agrees to a financial arrangement that will create an unbreakable link between them.When Daniel meets Lucy, Braithwaite's daughter, he becomes a man obsessed. From the steamy afternoons spent together in hotel rooms, to evenings out with Lucy in fancy restaurants, Daniel's life moves a million miles from the one he'd had.He finds himself lying to his friends, his colleagues and, most importantly, his wife. He borrows money from a loan shark to afford this double life, but when the debt demands to be paid, he contemplates stealing from the bank. When Lucy falls pregnant and Braithwaite insists upon a marriage, Daniel has to choose between his two lives...Readers love Colette McCormick...'Quite simply a brilliant read' Amazon reader review''Extremely compelling' Amazon reader review'As comforting as chicken broth on a cold afternoon' Amazon reader review
An Unconditional Freedom: An Epic Love Story of the Civil War (The Loyal League #3)
by Alyssa ColeAn assassination plot that could end the Civil War, and a hidden enemy that could destroy a secret league of unsung heroes … Daniel Cumberland, born free in Massachusetts, studied law with dreams of helping his people—dreams that died the night he was kidnapped and sold into slavery. Daniel is rescued, but he’s a changed man. When he’s offered entry into the Loyal League, the covert organization of Black spies who helped free him, he seizes the opportunity for vengeance against the Confederacy and those who support it. When the Union Army occupies the Florida home of Cuban Janeta Sanchez, daughter of an enslaved woman and the plantation owner who married her, her family’s wealth does not protect her father from being imprisoned. Under duress and blaming herself for the arrest, Janeta agrees to infiltrate a group called the Loyal League as a double agent—and finds a cause truly worth the sacrifice. Daniel is aggravated by the headstrong and much too observant new detective he’s paired with, and Janeta is intrigued by the broken but honorable man she is tasked with betraying. As they embark on a mission to intercept Jefferson Davis and thwart European meddling, their dual hidden agendas are threatened by the ghosts of their pasts and a growing affection that could strengthen both the Union and their souls—or lead to their downfall. Praise for Alyssa Cole “This book is fantastic.”—Kirkus STARRED REVIEW on A Hope Divided “Thoughtfully portrayed characters with deep minds and passionate hearts make this …sparkle.”—Booklist STARRED REVIEW on A Hope Divided “Brimming with vivid characterization, heartfelt dialogue, and sensual sweetness.”—Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW on An Extraordinary Union
An Unconventional Amish Pair: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance (Seven Amish Sisters #4)
by Emma MillerFrom two different worlds… Can they find their place together? When her employer&’s son returns after eight years living with the Englisch, Henrietta Koffman fears she&’ll lose her home renovation job—but ends up with a helper instead. Chandler Gingerich doesn&’t mind taking orders from Henry, and soon neither can deny their attraction or the underlying problem—Chandler isn&’t Amish. Recovering from an alcohol addiction, he fears he can never be Amish again. With a little faith, can an unlikely pair become a perfect match? From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.Seven Amish Sisters Book 1: Her Surprise Christmas CourtshipBook 2: Falling for the Amish Bad BoyBook 3: The Teacher's Christmas SecretBook 4: An Unconventional Amish Pair