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A Cloud of Suspicion (Without a Trace #4)
by Patricia DavidsA prodigal son returns home and finds love and redemption in this inspirational romance from a USA Today–bestselling author.“What’s he doing back in town?”With his black leather jacket, Patrick Rivers looks every inch the bad boy the townsfolk believe him to be. Ten years ago, he left Loomis, Louisiana, under a cloud of suspicion. Back to settle his stepfather’s estate, Patrick knows he isn’t welcome and can’t wait to leave. Until Shelby Mason gives him a reason to stay. Because Shelby knows a secret—and someone in Loomis will do anything to keep her quiet.
A Coal Miner's Son (States Of Love)
by T. A. ChaseJames Callahan is the only son of Nicholas Callahan, owner of the Willow Hollow mine in West Virginia--but he's never considered himself any better than the miners. He's best friends with Owain Rees, one of the miners' kids, and he's been attracted to Cai, Owain's older brother, for years. James gets the feeling he might not be the only one sensing the tension between them, but Cai avoids him religiously. Cai has been working the mine since he was sixteen. He acknowledges James is cute, but he's grown up privileged while Cai's family has always been working class, and Cai fears that chasm is too wide to cross. When family drama pushes them together, will Cai and James see they're more alike than they realized? Take a leap of faith as two men from different worlds, employer and employee, rich and poor, discover that love transcends social barriers.States of Love: Stories of romance that span every corner of the United States.
A Coal Miner's Wife
by Marin ThomasA New Life For Her Sons Following the accidental death of her husband, Annie McKee is determined her boys will not grow up to work in the coal mines. It's been a struggle for the young widow to make ends meet, but she wants her sons to have a better life--far removed from Heather's Hollow, Kentucky. To give them that chance Annie needs a good job. And she needs the help of Patrick Kirkpatrick. A New Start For Her? Her husband's best friend offers to help Annie study for her general education degree, and things get complicated when she and Patrick realize they have feelings for each other. But how can Annie fall for a man who is determined to stay in the one place she must leave behind?
A Cobra's Charm
by Meghan MaslowJiri's life has been one misery after the next. A cobra shifter, he's held captive by a collector who keeps him--and other shifters--in a private harem-style "zoo" in the Libyan desert. Considered a dangerous predator by the other shifters, and little more than a boy toy to the collector, Jiri is friendless, timid, and despondent. Miksa is the collector's latest find. But honey badgers are known for their bad attitude, fearlessness, and fighting spirit. Miksa has no doubt he'll escape, even if it means taking the whole zoo down with him. When honey badger and cobra meet, there should be instant enmity--after all, honey badgers eat cobras--yet both men find themselves oddly drawn to the other. Romance blossoms, but can it survive captivity and beyond? In order to do so, Jiri will have to find a strength he doesn't know he possesses and Miksa will have to open a heart long closed to anyone except his immediate family.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2016 Daily Dose package "A Walk on the Wild Side."
A Coffee to the Past
by Stefania Gil TonitaCarlota and Isabel are the heirs to the Alcalá Orange Grove, an old and very poor estate located on the outskirts of Valencia. Isabel intends to restore it after her sudden and painful break up with Luke. Carlota is hauled to the estate by her husband who wants to leave New York behind and devote himself to the country life. In addition, he believes the different surrounding will help with Carlota writer’s block. The old ranch will be the perfect muse to help her write another Bestseller. It is not far from reality because, one night, Carlota and Isabel find a sarcophagus in the bowels of the property. Does the mysterious coffin have anything to do with the legends surrounding the estate? Is this secret capable of awakening Carlota's muse? Can it teaching Isabel the true meaning of love? I invite you to enjoy a cup coffee and discover the secrets of this story...
A Colby Christmas Rescue (Colby Agency: The Next Generation #1)
by Debra WebbUSA TODAY Bestselling AuthorTwo special agents take on an impossible mission… Special agent Jamie Colby is on a can't-fail mission. Kidnappers need her unique skills and have leveraged her family to get them. Her partner, Kendrick Poe, is a bonus for the abductors. But with ransom and reunion complicating the assignment, Jamie and Kendrick will have to break every professional rule to rescue loved ones caught in the cross fire. An unexpected dangerous attraction is the least of their troubles but could prove to be deadly if they&’re not careful. Join USA TODAY bestselling author Debra Webb as the Colby Agency series returns with the next generation!From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.Discover more action-packed stories in the Colby Agency: The Next Generation series. All books are stand-alone with uplifting endings but were published in the following order: Book 1: A Colby Christmas Rescue
A Cold Creek Baby
by Raeanne ThayneShe'd often dreamed about him coming back, with a baby in his arms. And now, Cisco del Norte was home. But the baby he carried couldn't possibly be theirs. Still, Easton Springhill got part of her wish. The man she could never stop loving was back, even for just a little while-with a serious injury, a beautiful baby girl and an explanation about them both that was as flimsy as his excuse for leaving years before. And after five long years of trying to forget him, Easton was faced with a choice: love him-and that little girl-while she had them, or save herself and get away while the getting was good. Because there was no way she'd be able to escape with her heart a second time...
A Cold Creek Baby
by Raeanne ThayneShe'd often dreamed about him coming back, with a baby in his arms. And now, Cisco del Norte was home. But the baby he carried couldn't possibly be theirs.Still, Easton Springhill got part of her wish. The man she could never stop loving was back, even for just a little while-with a serious injury, a beautiful baby girl and an explanation about them both that was as flimsy as his excuse for leaving years before. And after five long years of trying to forget him, Easton was faced with a choice: love him-and that little girl-while she had them, or save herself and get away while the getting was good.Because there was no way she'd be able to escape with her heart a second time...
A Cold Creek Baby
by Raeanne ThayneA cowboy, a baby and the woman who could save them both… She'd often dreamed about him coming back, with a baby in his arms. And now, Cisco del Norte is home. But the baby he carried can't possibly be theirs. Still, Easton Springhill got part of her wish. The man she never stopped loving is back, even for just a little while—with a serious injury, a beautiful baby girl and an explanation about them both that’s as flimsy as his excuse for leaving years before. And after five long years of trying to forget him, Easton is faced with a choice: love him—and that little girl—while she has them, or save herself and get away while the getting is good. Because there’s no way she'll be able to escape with her heart a second time… Originally published in 2010
A Cold Creek Christmas Collection: Christmas In Cold Creek A Cold Creek Holiday Christmas In Cold Creek (The Cowboys of Cold Creek #5)
by RaeAnne ThayneEnjoy these three heartwarming Cowboys of Cold Creek holiday romances by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne, together for the first time!A Cold Creek Christmas SurpriseHardened rancher Ridge Bowman has long told himself he has no need for love—just work and his little girl are enough to get him through. But when his “cleaning lady,” Sarah Whitmore, gets injured on his staircase, well, of course he has to invite her to spend the holidays with him. It’s only the responsible thing to do. Only, Sarah isn’t really there to work on his house. She came bearing precious artwork belonging to Ridge’s late mother, and possibly a secret that could devastate them both. But as Christmas draws closer, so does Ridge—and Sarah convinces herself that she will tell him what she knows as soon as the holiday is over. She might be the key to his past—if only he could be a part of her future…. The Christmas RanchHope Nichols has never felt as if she belonged anywhere, except her hometown of Pine Gulch. So, when she hears that her family’s property, Christmas Ranch, is set to be shut down forever, a determined Hope heads home. She refuses to let the Grinch steal her holiday—this will be the most memorable ranch Christmas ever! And, thanks to hunky former Navy SEAL Rafe Santiago and his adorable nephew, she might just pull off that miracle. Rafe is undeniably drawn to Hope and her passion for rebuilding her family home. But he knows more about Hope’s tragic past than even she herself could imagine. And though she doesn’t know it, she owes him her life. And all he wants in return is for her to spend it with him…A Cold Creek Christmas StoryCeleste Nichols has always preferred to keep to herself in her hometown of Pine Gulch, Idaho…until she becomes an instant celebrity! When one of her children’s stories becomes a major success, she’s suddenly the talk of the town. Celeste should be gloriously happy…but something, someone, special is still missing from her life. Could the return of her childhood crush be the answer? Flynn Delaney has moved back home for his daughter’s sake. Yet all the millionaire’s resources can’t help the little girl heal from the tragic loss of her mother. Shy librarian Celeste and her stories do hold some indefinable magic, though. Flynn came home looking for support—can he find that, and true love, in the one who got away?
A Cold Creek Christmas Story
by Raeanne ThayneSparkle In The Snow Leads To So Much More Celeste Nichols has always preferred to keep to herself in her hometown of Pine Gulch, Idaho...until she becomes an instant celebrity! When one of her children's stories becomes a major success, she's suddenly the talk of the town. Celeste should be gloriously happy...but something, someone, special is still missing from her life. Could the return of her childhood crush be the answer? Flynn Delaney has moved back home for his daughter's sake. Yet all the millionaire's resources can't help the little girl heal from the tragic loss of her mother. Shy librarian Celeste and her stories do hold some indefinable magic, though. Flynn came home looking for support-can he find that, and true love, in the one who got away?
A Cold Creek Christmas Story: A Cold Creek Christmas Story / Falling For Mr December / A Husband For The Holidays (The Cowboys of Cold Creek #14)
by RaeAnne ThayneA heartwarming Christmas romance reunites a sweet librarian with her childhood crush in New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne’s beloved installment in the Cold Creek Cowboy seriesCeleste Nichols has always preferred to keep to herself in her hometown of Pine Gulch, Idaho…until she becomes an instant celebrity! When one of her children’s stories becomes a major success, she’s suddenly the talk of the town. Celeste should be gloriously happy…but something, someone, special is still missing from her life. Could the return of her childhood crush be the answer? Flynn Delaney has moved back home for his daughter’s sake. Yet all the millionaire’s resources can’t help the little girl heal from the tragic loss of her mother. Shy librarian Celeste and her stories do hold some indefinable magic, though. Flynn came home looking for support—can he find that, and true love, in the one who got away?Originally published in 2015
A Cold Creek Christmas Surprise
by Raeanne ThayneNew York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne brings readers back to the ranch for an emotional holiday visit with The Cowboys of Cold Creek! Hardened rancher Ridge Bowman has long told himself he has no need for love-just work and his little girl are enough to get him through. But when his "cleaning lady," Sarah Whitmore, gets injured on his staircase, well, of course he has to invite her to spend the holidays with him. It's only the responsible thing to do. Only, Sarah isn't really there to work on his house. She came bearing precious artwork belonging to Ridge's late mother, and possibly a secret that could devastate them both. But as Christmas draws closer, so does Ridge-and Sarah convinces herself that she will tell him what she knows as soon as the holiday is over. She might be the key to his past-if only he could be a part of her future....
A Cold Creek Christmas Surprise: A Cold Creek Christmas Surprise The Maverick's Christmas Baby An Early Christmas Gift (The Cowboys of Cold Creek #13)
by RaeAnne ThayneNew York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne brings readers back to the ranch for an emotional holiday visit with The Cowboys of Cold Creek! Hardened rancher Ridge Bowman has long told himself he has no need for love—just work and his little girl are enough to get him through. But when his “cleaning lady,” Sarah Whitmore, gets injured on his staircase, well, of course he has to invite her to spend the holidays with him. It’s only the responsible thing to do. Only, Sarah isn’t really there to work on his house. She came bearing precious artwork belonging to Ridge’s late mother, and possibly a secret that could devastate them both. But as Christmas draws closer, so does Ridge—and Sarah convinces herself that she will tell him what she knows as soon as the holiday is over. She might be the key to his past—if only he could be a part of her future…. Originally published in 2013
A Cold Creek Holiday
by Raeanne ThayneAll Emery Kendall wanted was to flee painful memories of Christmases past. She craved distraction and healing, and the mountains of Idaho offered both...plus the key to a long-buried family secret. But when she met her host, rancher Nate Cavazos, she hardly got a warm welcome....The former army ranger's smoldering good looks masked deep emotional scars. And now he had his hands full as guardian of two orphaned nieces. That seemed to be all the involvement he could handle right now.Still, Nate couldn't ignore his fierce attraction to Emery or his nieces' instant attachment to her--until Emery's secret shattered their happiness. Would it be a lonely Christmas for four lost souls? Or the best family holiday ever?
A Cold Creek Holiday: The Cowboy's Christmas Miracle A Cold Creek Holiday (The Cowboys of Cold Creek #7)
by RaeAnne ThayneHoliday warmth brings four lonely souls out of the cold in New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne’s classic Cowboys of Cold Creek romance! All Emery Kendall wanted was to flee painful memories of Christmases past. She craved distraction and healing, and the mountains of Idaho offered both…plus the key to a long-buried family secret. But when she meets her host, rancher Nate Cavazos, she hardly gets a warm welcome….The former army ranger’s smoldering good looks mask deep emotional scars. And now his hands are full as guardian of two orphaned nieces. That’s all the involvement he could handle right now.Still, Nate can’t ignore his fierce attraction to Emery or his nieces’ instant attachment to her—until Emery’s secret shatters their happiness. Would it be a lonely Christmas for four lost souls? Or the best family holiday ever?Originally published in 2009
A Cold Creek Homecoming
by Raeanne ThayneFifteen years later, Quinn Southerland still hadn't forgiven Tess Claybourne for treating him like the dirt beneath her boots. But the widowed nurse tending his ailing mother was a world away from the spoiled homecoming queen Quinn had known. Yet she was just as achingly beautiful, still arousing the old bittersweet longing for something he could never have. Or could he? That fierce attraction still burned between them. This could be their second chance. . . if they let love lead them where their hearts longed to go. . . .
A Cold Creek Homecoming
by Raeanne ThayneFifteen years later, Quinn Southerland still hadn't forgiven Tess Claybourne for treating him like the dirt beneath her boots. But the widowed nurse tending his ailing mother was a world away from the spoiled homecoming queen Quinn had known. Yet she was just as achingly beautiful, still arousing the old bittersweet longing for something he could never have.Or could he? That fierce attraction still burned between them. This could be their second chance...if they let love lead them where their hearts longed to go....
A Cold Creek Homecoming
by Raeanne ThayneTake a second chance in Cold Creek with a fan favorite from New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne. Fifteen years later, Quinn Southerland still hadn't forgiven Tess Claybourne for treating him like the dirt beneath her boots. But the widowed nurse tending his ailing mother was a world away from the spoiled homecoming queen Quinn had known. Yet she was just as achingly beautiful, still arousing the old bittersweet longing for something he could never have. Or could he? That fierce attraction still burned between them. This could be their second chance…if they let love lead them where their hearts longed to go…. Originally published in 2009.
A Cold Creek Noel
by Raeanne ThayneCaidy Bowman had been the apple of her family's eye-until a devastating tragedy forced her to hide from the world. She was used to devoting her time to the animals on her family's ranch. Then widower Ben Caldwell and his two adorable children arrived in Pine Gulch, and suddenly, Caidy wanted more than a life in the shadows....As the town's new vet, Ben needed a place to stay for the holidays-and for his family to heal from their own loss. He absolutely wasn't looking for love again! But Caidy Bowman's sparkling green eyes and sweet smile touched Ben's broken heart, giving him hope for a new future. Their future-if he could convince the beautiful cowgirl that Christmas was a time for new beginnings....
A Cold Creek Noel
by Raeanne ThayneCaidy Bowman had been the apple of her family's eye-until a devastating tragedy forced her to hide from the world. She was used to devoting her time to the animals on her family's ranch. Then widower Ben Caldwell and his two adorable children arrived in Pine Gulch, and suddenly, Caidy wanted more than a life in the shadows....As the town's new vet, Ben needed a place to stay for the holidays-and for his family to heal from their own loss. He absolutely wasn't looking for love again! But Caidy Bowman's sparkling green eyes and sweet smile touched Ben's broken heart, giving him hope for a new future. Their future-if he could convince the beautiful cowgirl that Christmas was a time for new beginnings....
A Cold Creek Noel & A Very Crimson Christmas: A Cold Creek Noel
by Michelle Major RaeAnne ThayneA lonely widower and his children find comfort and a chance at a brighter future in this heartwarming Christmas tale by New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne!A Cold Creek NoelCaidy Bowman had been the apple of her family’s eye—until a devastating tragedy forced her to hide from the world. She was used to devoting her time to the animals on her family’s ranch. Then widower Ben Caldwell and his two adorable children arrived in Pine Gulch, and suddenly, Caidy wanted more than a life in the shadows….As the town’s new vet, Ben needed a place to stay for the holidays—and for his family to heal from their own loss. He absolutely wasn’t looking for love again! But Caidy Bowman’s sparkling green eyes and sweet smile touched Ben’s broken heart, giving him hope for a new future. Their future—if he could convince the beautiful cowgirl that Christmas was a time for new beginnings….Originally published in 2012 FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!A Very Crimson ChristmasIt’s that time of year!For years there’d been only one woman in Liam Donovan’s life—his beloved nanny, who’d raised him as her own. But someone is clearly taking advantage of Ruth, which brings the studly CEO back to Crimson, the place he was all too happy to have left behind. And there Liam finds Ruth has live-in help—in the form of his high school love, Natalie Holt, and her adorable son… He better not fall for Nat a second time—because what if she is the cause of his nanny’s missing money?Originally published in 2015
A Cold Creek Reunion
by Christine Rimmer Gina Wilkins Susan Crosby Raeanne Thayne Christyne ButlerHe was the one you called when you needed rescuing...But who was Taft Bowman going to call when he needed help? Because ten years ago Laura Pendleton, the love of his life, had left town without a word, then or since. Now she was back, with a new last name-and two adorable, high-needs little ones in tow. Well, Taft had been stupid enough to let her go once before...he wasn't about to make the same mistake again. He'd never stopped loving her-and one look at those adorable little faces and he knew that he was meant to be with Laura and her kids forever. All he had to do was convince her that this time he was a man she could count on!
A Cold Creek Reunion
by Raeanne ThayneHe was the one you called when you needed rescuing...But who was Taft Bowman going to call when he needed help? Because ten years ago Laura Pendleton, the love of his life, had left town without a word, then or since. Now she was back, with a new last name-and two adorable, high-needs little ones in tow. Well, Taft had been stupid enough to let her go once before...he wasn't about to make the same mistake again. He'd never stopped loving her-and one look at those adorable little faces and he knew that he was meant to be with Laura and her kids forever. All he had to do was convince her that this time he was a man she could count on!
A Cold Creek Reunion
by Raeanne ThayneThe Bowman family is back in this perennial favorite from New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne! He’s the one you called when you need rescuing, but who is Taft Bowman going to call when he needs help? Ten years ago Laura Pendleton, the love of his life, left town without a word. Now she’s back, with a new last name—and two adorable little ones in tow. Well, Taft was stupid enough to let her go once before…he's not about to make the same mistake again. He never stopped loving her—and one look at those adorable little faces and he knew that he is meant to be with Laura and her kids forever. All he has to do is convince her that this time he is a man she could count on! Originally published in 2012