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The Last Breath: A Novel (Mira Ser.)
by Kimberly Belle&“Fans of domestic suspense will adore Kimberly Belle.&” —Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Good GirlFrom the internationally bestselling author of The Marriage Lie, a riveting story of deceit and dark truths.Humanitarian aid worker Gia Andrews chases disasters around the globe for a living. It&’s the perfect lifestyle to keep her far away from her own dark past.Sixteen years ago, Gia&’s father was imprisoned for brutally killing her stepmother. Now that he&’s back home and dying of cancer, Gia must care for him and reluctantly resumes the role of daughter to the town&’s most infamous murderer. Gia&’s old wounds are ripped open as protesters show up on the lawn and death threats are hurled at her, turning her own personal tragedy, once again, into front-page news.As the past unravels before her, Gia finds herself torn between the stories that family, friends, and even her long-departed stepmother have believed to be real all these years. But in the end, the truth—and all the lies that came before—may have deadlier consequences than she could have ever anticipated....Originally published in 2014.Don't miss bestselling author Kimberly Belle's next deeply addictive thriller, The Personal Assistant—where she explores the dark side of the digital world when a mommy-blogger&’s assistant goes missing!Look for these other pulse-pounding thrillers by Kimberly Belle: The Marriage Lie Stranger in the Lake My Darling Husband Three Days Missing Dear Wife The Ones We Trust
The Last Bride
by Sandra LandryClaire Peltier is convinced that the man who haunts her dreams was her lover in a past life. Determined to unravel the mystery surrounding him, she follows her instincts to France, where she suddenly finds herself transported back to the Middle Ages and face to face with the man of her dreams.
The Last Bride (Home to Hickory Hollow #5)
by Beverly LewisCome home to Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania--the beloved setting where Beverly Lewis's celebrated Amish novels began--with new characters and new stories of drama, romance, and the ties that draw people together. <P> Of her Old Order parents' five daughters, Tessie Miller is the last to marry. She has her heart set on Amishman Marcus King, but Tessie's father opposes the match. <P> Impetuously, Tessie and Marcus elope to the English world, then return to Hickory Hollow to live as singles, trusting they'll convince the Millers to give their love a chance over time. But when the unthinkable happens, Tessie faces the almost-certain censure of the People. Will she find a reason for hope in spite of her desperate plight?
The Last Bride in Ballymuir
by Dorien Kelly[from inside flaps] "Beautiful schoolteacher Kylie O'Shea has fended off most of the eligible men in the Irish village of Ballymuir, and friends warn she's in danger of fulfilling the local legend as the last bride in town. Yet when handsome Michael Kilbride arrives, Kylie can't deny her attraction to him. Michael has a criminal past, having been wrongfully convicted of terrorism, and Kylie's neighbors shun him. They advise her to stay away, but that proves impossible. Drawn to his intensity, she rediscovers a long-forgotten passion in his arms. The question is, will her feelings help or hinder when Michael is accused of murder...forcing Kylie to expose secrets the village would rather keep hidden."
The Last Bride in Texas
by Judith StacyElizabeth Hill cursed the luck that cast her in the drama of a daring daylight bank robbery. As if the town hadn't gossiped about her enough already, now they thought she was some damsel in distress, with mysterious stranger Connor Wade starring as a genuine, sure shootin' hero. Couldn't they all just leave her in peace! Connor Wade hadn't expected Elizabeth Hill to be so, well, attractive. Everybody in Sterling treated her as if she was the last rose of summer or something, a spinster workhorse fresh out of chances. But Connor was convinced that if he could just get past that prickly exterior, the woman he'd find underneath would be worth whatever it took!
The Last Bridesmaid
by Leandra LoganWhether it's for business or pleasure, for one month or one night, we have the husband you need! Call 1-800-HUSBAND. Operators standing by....Being "always the bridesmaid and never the bride" had never bothered Detective Jill Ames before. But when the last of her hometown bachelorette buddies decided to take the plunge, Jill was the only one left to catch the bouquet!She needed a husband-fast! And 1-800-HUSBAND provided Matt Travis. Desirable, unpredictable, irresistible. In short, all wrong!But who else was she going to get for a long weekend on short notice? Matt would have to do. But as they linked arms and walked down the aisle, why did she get the feeling that she'd been thrown to the big bad wolf?
The Last Bridge Home (Redemption River #5)
by Linda GoodnightIn this classic tale from the New York Times–bestselling author, revisit a hero with big dreams and the girl next door who’s always been there for him . . . Doing the right thing always came easily to firefighter Zak Ashford. So he can’t refuse to take in the dying wife he thought divorced him long ago—or to watch over her three troubled children. The only person Zak can turn to is Jilly Fairmont, the pretty neighbor who helps him and the children through their loss. And not just because she secretly cares for Zak. Yet it isn’t long before Zak realizes what this honest, compassionate woman means to him, too. With big dreams at stake, Zak suddenly finds himself reconsidering the future he always thought he wanted. A future that will be nothing unless Jilly agrees to share it with him . . .
The Last Buccaneer
by Lynn EricksonWhen Tess Bonney is sucked into a whirlpool while diving for sunken treasure, she's transported back in time and finds herself about to be sold to the highest bidder. Dashing buccaneer Richard Neville comes to her rescue, and the real adventure begins.
The Last Bullet
by Merline LovelaceFormer special agent Cleo North thought she had sworn off bureaucracy forever-but the Air Force Office of Special Investigations has other ideas. They need her expertise and are willing to pay her extravagant fee. The case? An off-duty U.S. tanker pilot recently took a bullet under suspicious circumstances and wound up dead.It doesn't take long before Cleo and Major Jack Donovan from the OSI-along with some help from British Intelligence-discover the pilot was involved in some questionable activities. But why was he so interested in a U.S. Army Air Corps transport that went down in the English Channel in 1943?When another murder links a far-fetched story of wartime international intrigue to millions of dollars in gold, only one question remains: who is behind the ultimate cover-up? And could Cleo be the next bullet's victim?
The Last Cahill Cowboy
by Jenna KernanBounty hunter Chance Cahill blows into town like tumbleweed, a rootless drifter with danger written all over him. For this man doesn't care whether he lives or dies. It's what makes him so fearless-and so deadly.Ellie Jenkins, plain as brown paper, is determined to marry for love. It's only when she comes face-to-face with childhood friend Chance that she realizes what she's been waiting for.But then Ellie sees the empty look behind his eyes, and she knows that to win this cowboy's heart will take a risk so big it may destroy them both....
The Last Call
by Thomas Grant BrusoAn armed, violent man escapes jail and flees police in Talon County, Maine, where a widespread chase stretches from Bangor to Portland. A torrential rainstorm hits the coast of Maine in a fury of blackouts as police canvas the area for Brad Rayon, who terrorizes a small community, killing anybody who gets in his way.Several break-ins, thefts, and arsons are reported in the area, but for Ash and his boyfriend Wally, it is a series of personal threats that heightens to life-threatening attacks. With Wally at work, Ash is alone when he hears the first of many strange noises outside his house. It starts with crank calls, a heavily obscured voice calling out his name on the other end. There are knocks at the front door. He hears footsteps in the house, somebody walking around, and a large shadow filling the corner of a room.Ash’s past is riddled with abuse and violence, and he struggles to understand what’s real and imagined. Will Ash be the fugitive’s next victim, or is the ongoing trail of dead bodies a figment of Ash’s troubled imagination?
The Last Camellia
by Sarah Jio'I adore Sarah Jio's novels.' Santa MontefioreA haunting story of love, family and the secrets that can destroy us... 1933. Vera Ray kisses her young son goodnight and leaves to work the night-shift at a local hotel. The next morning, she discovers an sudden snowfall has blanketed the city, and her son has vanished, the snow covering up any trace of his tracks, or the perpetrator's.2010. Journalist Claire Aldridge has been burying herself in work to avoid her own pain. When she is assigned to cover the 'blackberry winter' storm she learns of the disappearance of a three-year-old boy. He was never found. Claire vows to find the truth, but as she immerses herself in the mysteries of the past, Claire discovers that not all secrets should be revealed.An emotional story of a mother's love, a missing child and the search for the truth. Perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes, Lucinda Riley and Tracy Rees.
The Last Carolina Sister: A Novel (The Magnolia Sisters #3)
by Michelle Major&“Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber.&”—Publishers WeeklyIn Magnolia, North Carolina, love might be waiting right next door…Meredith Ventner knows a wounded creature when she sees one. Though her temporary new neighbor may be—on the surface at least—a successful, drop-dead gorgeous doctor, she recognizes the deep hurt Ryan Sorensen is carrying, and it&’s catnip to her soul. But even though Meredith is the youngest, scrappiest and single-est of Magnolia&’s most famous sisters, she&’s committed to expanding the animal shelter on her newly inherited farm. She can&’t waste her energy on a man who&’s only passing through town.Ryan is hoping that after a month of small-town living he&’ll be healed enough to return to his busy ER. His injured leg isn&’t half as painful as his guilt from the tragedy he&’s trying to forget. Yet somehow, helping feisty, tenderhearted Meredith care for her menagerie is making him question his career-first priorities. Here in this quirky small town another future is coming into view, but can he change his life, and open his heart, to claim it?The Magnolia SistersBook 1: The Magnolia SistersBook 2: The Merriest Magnolia
The Last Cavalier
by Heather GrahamA Confederate soldier plunges through a portal in time . . . into the future and into the arms of a modern woman Confederate cavalry captain Jason Tarkenton is fighting the battle of his life, desperate to save his fellow comrades-in-arms from their hated Yankee enemies. Suddenly, he hears a thunderous crack in the sky. The earth beneath his feet begins to shift as he is engulfed in darkness and mist. Virginian Vickie Knox has spent most of her life listening to her grandfather&’s tales about the Civil War. To humor his obsession, she agrees to don authentic garb for their farming town&’s reenactment of a battle. But the stranger in rebel uniform who accosts her and takes her captive isn&’t part of the festivities. He&’s the real deal—a soldier in Robert E. Lee&’s army who left unfinished business back in 1862. Neither of them expects to fall in love. If Jason returns to the past, he could change the course of history—and risk losing Vickie forever. Unless she is willing to gamble her future on a love stronger than time itself . . . This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham, including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
The Last Champion
by Deborah HaleThe Lady of Harwood was ruthless...Ruthlessly practical, most certainly, for Dominie De Montford swore she'd bed the devil himself to safeguard her people. Now all she held dear stood endangered, and the one man who could rescue them was the one man she despised--Armand Flambard, first to hold her heart...and first to break it! The warrior in Armand Flambard had died on the battlefield--felled by a terrible secret born of civil war. Should Lady Dominie glean even a hint of the truth, she would surely loathe him as much as she'd once loved him. But mayhap this new call to arms was a battle cry to rouse their longslumbering desire...!
The Last Chance Cafe: A Novel (Women of Primrose Creek #5)
by Linda Lael MillerNew York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller captures the passionate heart of America in this powerful contemporary novel set in a small Western town. Seeking shelter from the storms of life, a woman who is down on her luck finds an unexpected refuge at THE LAST CHANCE CAFÉ With acres of land and a house that have been in his family for generations, rancher Chance Qualtrough has deep roots in Primrose Creek. Now, at the local diner, he is about to encounter his futureŠ.Perhaps it was fate that brought Hallie O'Rourke and her two young daughters to the Last Chance Café. More likely, it was the blinding Nevada snowstorm and a broken-down truck that forced the desperate single mother inside. Hallie couldn't know that she would find not just a hot meal and a few hours' rest, but the start of a new life. And Chance doesn't know that Hallie is fleeing a danger so threatening she dares not ask anyone for help. Even his kind offer of his aunt's house as lodging seems like too great a risk for Hallie. But her fierce protection of her children wins out, and she knows she has no choice but to accept Chance's invitation. Slowly, as Chance and Hallie break down barriers of fear and doubt, trust takes hold. Hope replaces despair. And a fragile attraction grows into an undeniable passion. From the moment she took a chance with a handsome stranger in a country diner, everything Hallie has ever believed about home and family is seen through new eyes. But Hallie can never forget that just one careless word could bring back the past with full force, and could destroy all that she has made her own. With a richly emotional storytelling style that has enchanted readers worldwide, Linda Lael Miller explores the secrets and wishes that push a woman's heart to new tomorrows and -- forever and always -- to lasting love.
The Last Chance Christmas Ball
by Mary Jo Putney Jo Beverley Nicola Cornick Patricia Rice Joanna Bourne Cara Elliott Anne Gracie Susan King&“Eight romance authors walk into a Regency-era ballroom and wreak fabulous, shimmering holiday mischief all over the place.&”—Publishers WeeklyChristmas 1815. Upstairs and downstairs, Holbourne Abbey is abuzz with preparations for a grand ball to celebrate the year&’s most festive—and romantic—holiday. For at the top of each guest&’s wish list is a last chance to find true love before the New Year . . . &“The tales are rather sentimental, a box of chocolates with sweet, soft centers inside a dark covering, a pleasant confection for the holiday season. My personal favorites are Anne Gracie&’s &‘Mistletoe Kisses,&’ a charming variant on the Cinderella story, and Susan King&’s &‘A Scottish Carol,&’ whose lovers must struggle to find healing for the wounds of self-doubt and past failures; but there is ample variety here for other tastes. Recommended for lovers of Regency romances.&”—Historical Novel Society &“In this wonderful collection of eight short stories, Christmas in the Regency world is brought to life in extraordinary fashion, with love, secrets, scoundrels and heroes of every description.&”—Fresh Fiction &“If what you are looking for is a set of short stories with a common location and holiday feel that are well done, quick to read, and entertaining then this will be a book for you . . . one of the best historical romance collections I&’ve read in a long time.&”—Smexy Books &“Each author&’s unique style and storytelling talents are at their best, gifting readers one scrumptious treat after another . . . glowing with the joy and romance of the yuletide.&”—RT Book Reviews (4 Stars)
The Last Chance Christmas Ball
by Mary Jo Putney Jo Beverley Nicola Cornick Patricia Rice Joanna BourneChristmas 1815. Upstairs and downstairs, Holbourne Hall is abuzz with preparations for a grand ball to celebrate the year's most festive--and romantic--holiday. For at the top of each guest's wish list is a last chance to find true love before the New Year... A chance meeting beneath the mistletoe, a stolen glance across the dance floor--amid the sumptuous delicacies, glittering decorations, and swell of the orchestra, every duchess and debutante, lord and lackey has a hopeful heart. There's the headstrong heiress who must win back her beloved by midnight--or be wed to another....the spinster whose fateful choice to relinquish love may hold one more surprise for her...a widow yearning to glimpse her long-lost love for even one sweet, fleeting interlude ...a charming rake who finds far more than he bargained for. And many other dazzling, romantic tales in this star-studded collection that will fill your heart and spice up your holidays...
The Last Chance Collection (Last Chance)
by Hope RamsayIn this special four-book collection from bestselling author Hope Ramsay, travel to Last Chance, South Carolina, where love is just around the corner. . .Dear Reader,I've owned the Cut 'n' Curl beauty shop for years, and I've seen folks come for a visit, then stay for a lifetime. Yes, our town is way off the beaten path, but wonderful miracles happen a lot around here-and they've happened to all four of my children!In Welcome to Last Chance, you'll meet my son Clay who, ever since he left his country western band, has been playing everything too safe. But when he meets a pretty firecracker of a girl who's new in town, well, he and Jane soon realize they're singing the same tune.My stock-car-driver son, Tulane, comes back to town in Home at Last Chance. And he's brought a young lady by the name of Sarah. She's just the sweetest girl you could meet-but mark my words, Sarah is tired of being a good girl. And no one is better at breaking the rules and raising Cain than my Tulane.Growing up, my beautiful daughter, Rocky, wasn't much interested in the local boys, but who'd have thought she'd come home with English royalty? In Last Chance Beauty Queen, we meet Hugh, who's classy and handsome-but what do we know about him, really? I'm going to get to the bottom of everything, cause my little girl deserves the best.And at long last, my prayers might just be answered for my oldest boy, Stone! He's a widower who raises his daughters by himself but, in Last Chance Christmas, he meets a lovely girl named Lark. It's clear Lark has been through some trouble and could use a place to finally call home. I only hope Stone can let go of his own past soon enough to keep her.Listen to me, going on and keeping customers waiting. I best get back to work, but next time you're in Last Chance, be sure to swing by. We've got hot rollers, free coffee, and the best gossip in town.See you real soon,Ruby Rhodes
The Last Chance Library
by Freya SampsonA Library Reads PickJune Jones emerges from her shell to fight for her beloved local library, and through the efforts and support of an eclectic group of library patrons, she discovers life-changing friendships along the way. Lonely librarian June Jones has never left the sleepy English village where she grew up. Shy and reclusive, the thirty-year-old would rather spend her time buried in books than venture out into the world. But when her library is threatened with closure, June is forced to emerge from behind the shelves to save the heart of her community and the place that holds the dearest memories of her mother. Joining a band of eccentric yet dedicated locals in a campaign to keep the library, June opens herself up to other people for the first time since her mother died. It just so happens that her old school friend Alex Chen is back in town and willing to lend a helping hand. The kindhearted lawyer's feelings for her are obvious to everyone but June, who won't believe that anyone could ever care for her in that way. To save the place and the books that mean so much to her, June must finally make some changes to her life. For once, she's determined not to go down without a fight. And maybe, in fighting for her cherished library, June can save herself, too.
The Last Chance Matinee: A Book Club Recommendation! (The Hudson Sisters Series #1)
by Mariah StewartFrom New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart comes the first novel in her all-new series, The Hudson Sisters, following a trio of reluctant sisters as they set out to fulfill their father’s dying wish. In the process, they find not only themselves, but the father they only thought they knew.When celebrated and respected agent Fritz Hudson passes away, he leaves a trail of Hollywood glory in his wake—and two separate families who never knew the other existed. Allie and Des Hudson are products of Fritz’s first marriage to Honora, a beautiful but troubled starlet whose life ended in a tragic overdose. Meanwhile, Fritz was falling in love on the Delaware Bay with New Age hippie Susa Pratt—they had a daughter together, Cara, and while Fritz loved Susa with everything he had, he never quite managed to tell her or Cara about his West Coast family. Now Fritz is gone, and the three sisters are brought together under strange circumstances: there’s a large inheritance to be had that could save Allie from her ever-deepening debt following a disastrous divorce, allow Des to open a rescue shelter for abused and wounded animals, and give Cara a fresh start after her husband left her for her best friend—but only if the sisters upend their lives and work together to restore an old, decrepit theater that was Fritz’s obsession growing up in his small hometown in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains. Guided by Fritz’s closest friend and longtime attorney, Pete Wheeler, the sisters come together—whether they like it or not—to turn their father’s dream into a reality, and might just come away with far more than they bargained for.
The Last Chance Motel
by Karen HawkinsEvery big romance deserves a second chance. But Evan and Jessica Cho Graham are looking at the last chance: more specifically, The Last Chance Motel in Dove Pond, NC where Jessica has escaped to start a happily independent life, separate from her smart, sexy, but driven husband.Evan has been wildly successful in every endeavor, except keeping the heart of the one woman he loves more than anything. If he’s going to repair this mess, he’s going to need all the help he can get—even if it's from the crankiest handyman in B&B history—to turn his second chance with Jess into a perfect storybook happy ending.*previously published in the I LOVED YOU FIRST anthology*
The Last Chance Texaco
by Brent HartingerThe guy looked at me with a stare that would have frozen antifreeze. "You the new groupie, huh?" "Yeah," I said. "So?" "So no one wants you here. Why don't you go back where you came from?" I can't go back, I wanted to say. That was the thing about living in a group home. There was nowhere for me to go but forward. Brent Hartinger's second novel, a portrait of a subculture of teenagers that many people would like to forget, is as powerful and provocative as his first book, Geography Club.
The Last Christmas Cowboy: A Holiday Romance (A\gold Valley Novel Ser. #11)
by Maisey YatesWill this brooding Gold Valley cowboy find redemption this Christmas?Cowgirl Rose Daniels is determined to play matchmaker to ensure her beloved sister will meet someone under the mistletoe. She enlists the reluctant help of family friend Logan Heath, but his insistence that she doesn’t understand chemistry is exasperating. Until they share one electrifying moment that shows her exactly what chemistry is all about, and it becomes outrageously, irresistibly intriguing…Logan hates the holidays. They are a painful reminder of the family he lost and a time of year he always wants to spend on his own. But Rose refuses to let him. Logan’s worked for years to keep his attraction to her under wraps—she’s his best friend’s youngest sister and she couldn’t be more off-limits. He’s the last cowboy that innocent Rose should ever kiss, but this Christmas, maybe Logan will become the only cowboy she’ll ever want.
The Last Close Call
by Laura GriffinA talented genetic analyst and a detective who's haunted by an elusive cold case team up in the new standalone romantic suspense from New York Times bestselling author Laura Griffin. Forensic genealogist Rowan Healy has made a name for herself by helping investigators trace the family trees of violent criminals who have eluded justice for years. But the pressure of police cases left her burned out, and she&’s shifted her focus to helping adoptees find their biological parents. Austin detective Jack Bruner has spent his career successfully tracking down vicious criminals—with the notable exception of the West Campus Rapist, a meticulous offender in Texas who has never been identified. When the latest two victims come to light, Jack sees his target is escalating his violent behavior—and only with Rowan's help does he stand a chance of cracking this case. Moved by Jack&’s dedication and the brutal details of the attacks he lays out, Rowan agrees to help. When her ground-breaking DNA research sheds new light on the criminal's background and helps them zero in on a search radius, Rowan and Jack must race against the clock to find a ruthless killer who's growing bolder the longer he evades the law.