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The Military Wife: A Heart Of A Hero Novel (Heart Of A Hero Ser. #1)
by Laura Trentham“Expertly addresses PTSD, survivor’s guilt, and falling in love after a tremendous loss. . . . It’s impossible to finish this remarkable book without . . . tears.” —Publishers Weekly, starred reviewHarper Lee Wilcox has been marking time in her hometown of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina since her husband, Noah Wilcox’s death, nearly five years earlier. With her son Ben turning five and living at home with her mother, Harper fights a growing restlessness, worried that moving on means leaving the memory of her husband behind.Her best friend, Allison Teague, is dealing with struggles of her own. Her husband, a former SEAL who served with Noah, was injured while deployed and has come home physically healed but fighting PTSD. With three children underfoot and unable to help her husband, Allison is at her wit’s end.In an effort to reenergize her own life, Harper sees an opportunity to help not only Allison but a network of other military wives eager to support her idea of starting a string of coffee houses close to military bases around the country.In her pursuit of her dream, Harper crosses paths with Bennett Caldwell, Noah’s best friend and SEAL brother. A man who has a promise to keep, entangling their lives in ways neither of them can foresee. As her business grows so does an unexpected relationship with Bennett. Can Harper let go of her grief and build a future with Bennett even as the man they both loved haunts their pasts?“Touching and heartfelt.” —Library Journal
The Milky Way
by Liedewij Hawke Louise DupréShort-listed for the 2002 Governor General’s Award for Translation (French to English) Confident, hardworking, and practical, architect Anne Martin is living the good life in Montreal. Yet one day, high up in her apartment overlooking the city and the river, at the heart of her perfectly controlled universe, Anne witnesses a scene that causes a crack to appear in her life, a crack that slowly widens and eventually threatens her very existence. At this time of lost certainty, Anne’s work takes her to Tunis. Here, among the ruins of Carthage, she meets Alessandro Moretti, an Italian archaeologist who is her senior by nearly twenty years and affects her as no one ever has. A struggle ensues, between love and jealousy, love and the fear of abandonment, love and other, even deeper fears. Anne gradually faces her demons the buried sorrow of a child of a broken family, the bewilderment caused by a mysterious family tragedy.
The Mill Girls of Albion Lane
by Jenny Holmes**Don't miss Jenny Holmes's latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available now!** ----------------------------On the cobbled streets of a Yorkshire mill town in 1931, Lily Briggs does all she can to keep trouble at bay for her and her family.She works hard at Calvert Mill to make ends meet and take care of her parents and younger siblings. Saturday nights at the dance hall and dressmaking with her two best friends keep Lily upbeat, and now there's a blossoming romance with childhood friend Harry Bainbridge to put an extra spring in her step, too.But then a run of misfortune threatens Lily's work, home and personal life, and she has to rely on the community at the mill to rally together for support. With so many others to worry about, will Lily always put them first or can she find her own happy ending?A heart-warming, nostalgic tale of triumph over adversity that readers of Katie Flynn, Donna Douglas and Call the Midwife will adore.---------------------------- Readers love Jenny Holmes: 'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review 'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review 'Loved the whole story' 5 star review 'This is a totally absorbing book' 5 star review 'An excellent read put together in fine style' 5 star review
The Mill House
by Susan LewisHow far would you go to hide the truth?Julia Thayne is a valued and loving wife, a successful mother and a beautiful woman. She is everything most other women strive to be. But beneath the surface is a terrible secret that threatens to tear her perfect world apart. Joshua is Julia's husband - a dynamic, devastatingly handsome man with great style, charisma and humour. He is utterly devoted to his wife and children, but as the ghosts of Julia's past begin to move into their marriage, he finds himself losing the struggle to keep them together. Then two telephone calls change everything.Julia moves from London to a remote mill house in Cornwall, determined to break free from the past and save her fractured relationship with Josh. But it is here that she makes her own fatal mistake, and once more her marriage is rocked to its very foundation ...
The Mill River Recluse
by Darcie ChanDisfigured by the blow of an abusive husband, the widow Mary McAllister has spent almost sixty years secluded in a white marble mansion overlooking the town of Mill River, Vermont. Her links to the outside world are few: the mail, an elderly priest, and a bedroom window with a view of the town below.Most longtime residents of Mill River consider the marble house and its occupant peculiar, and few of them have ever seen Mary. But three newcomers - a police officer and his daughter and a new schoolteacher - are curious about the reclusive old woman. Only the town priest truly knows the Mill River recluse, and the secret she keeps . . . a secret that, once revealed, will change the town, and the lives of its residents, forever.In the tradition of Kim Edwards (The Memory Keeper's Daughter, The Lake of Dreams), The Mill River Recluse is a story of triumph over tragedy, one that reminds us of the value of friendship and the mysterious ways that love can come from the most unexpected places.
The Mill River Recluse
by Darcie ChanDisfigured by the blow of an abusive husband, the widow Mary McAllister has spent almost sixty years secluded in a white marble mansion overlooking the town of Mill River, Vermont. Her links to the outside world are few: the mail, an elderly priest, and a bedroom window with a view of the town below.Most longtime residents of Mill River consider the marble house and its occupant peculiar, and few of them have ever seen Mary. But three newcomers - a police officer and his daughter and a new schoolteacher - are curious about the reclusive old woman. Only the town priest truly knows the Mill River recluse, and the secret she keeps . . . a secret that, once revealed, will change the town, and the lives of its residents, forever.In the tradition of Kim Edwards (The Memory Keeper's Daughter, The Lake of Dreams), The Mill River Recluse is a story of triumph over tragedy, one that reminds us of the value of friendship and the mysterious ways that love can come from the most unexpected places.
The Mill River Redemption
by Darcie ChanHaving unexpectedly lost her husband and lacking the means to support herself, Josie DiSanti and her two daughters take refuge in the small town of Mill River, to live with Josie's aunt, Ivy. The sisters, Rose and Emily, are inseparable growing up - until a shocking tragedy tears them apart.Years later, Rose and Emily return to Mill River for the reading of their mother's will, where they learn that Josie would do anything to force their reconciliation: the sisters must move into neighbouring houses for the summer and work together to locate the key to Josie's safe deposit box, which contains their inheritance. And so, left with no choice, Rose and Emily reluctantly begin their search. But in a place known for its magic and miracles, little do they know that an even greater treasure awaits them . . . From the New York Times bestselling author of The Mill River Recluse, comes this enchanting story of family, self-discovery, love and forgiveness.
The Mill River Redemption: A Novel (Mill River Ser. #2)
by Darcie ChanHaving unexpectedly lost her husband and lacking the means to support herself, Josie DiSanti and her two daughters take refuge in the small town of Mill River, to live with Josie's aunt, Ivy. The sisters, Rose and Emily, are inseparable growing up - until a shocking tragedy tears them apart.Years later, Rose and Emily return to Mill River for the reading of their mother's will, where they learn that Josie would do anything to force their reconciliation: the sisters must move into neighbouring houses for the summer and work together to locate the key to Josie's safe deposit box, which contains their inheritance. And so, left with no choice, Rose and Emily reluctantly begin their search. But in a place known for its magic and miracles, little do they know that an even greater treasure awaits them . . . From the New York Times bestselling author of The Mill River Recluse, comes this enchanting story of family, self-discovery, love and forgiveness.
The Milliner's Daughter: A Short Story
by Charlotte Betts1666. When her apothecary husband sickens with the plague and the Great Fire sweeps through London, the beautiful, and now twice-widowed Arabella is left homeless and destitute. Determined to secure a better future for herself and her five children, she must find a new husband. When she meets the dull, but wealthy, Mr Goddard, Arabella dares to believe that her worries are over, until her charismatic and charming childhood sweetheart, Charlie, walks back into her life . . . In this exclusive digital short story, Charlotte Betts shares a stunning tale of passion filled to the brim with historical colour and flavour.Discover Piatkus Entice: temptation at your fingertips - www.piatkusentice.co.uk
The Milliner's Secret: a love story to break your heart
by Natalie Meg EvansA tale of love and betrayal for fans of Lucinda Riley and Dinah Jefferies' The Tea Planter's Wife.June 1940. As Paris, the City of Light, approaches its darkest hour, a young woman treads the line between survival and collaboration. Londoner Cora Masson has reinvented herself as Coralie de Lirac, using a false claim to aristocratic birth to launch herself as a fashionable milliner. When the Nazis invade, the influence of a high-ranking lover protects her business. But the cruel demands of war - and of love - cannot be kept at bay forever. Soon Coralie must find the courage to do what's necessary to protect her friends, her freedom and everything she believes in.(P)2015 WF Howes Ltd
The Million Dollar Catch Bundle
by Susan MalleryThe Nelson sisters are in a quandry. Their long-lost grandma has offered them each a million bucks if one of them marries her great-nephew. The girls assume he must be a real loser if grandma's going to such lengths to get him hitched. But to humor her, they play a round of "Rock, Paper, Scissors" and the loser goes on a date with him. And so begins a journey of misjudgments, misunderstandings, mistaken identity. . . and unexpected love that leads all three sisters to the altar with their own millionaires in tow. Get all three books inUSA TODAYbestseller Susan Mallery's captivating series for one low price. Bundle includesThe Substitute Millionare, The Unexpected MillionaireandThe Ultimate Millionaire.
The Million Dollar Cowboy
by Judith LyonsLASSOING LOVE!For Josie Quinn, the Alpine Angels were more than a girl-power charity team-they were her family. One she feared losing. On her mission to keep them together and raise money for an ailing orphan girl, Josie fell for a hard-bodied cowboy with a sexy smile, and a hint of sadness in his bedroom eyes.Tommy Ray Bartel wasn't looking for romance-he had to make $1 million for his son and couldn't allow desire and affection to distract him. Love had betrayed him before. But Josie wouldn't give up her first love without a fight-even if she lost her heart in the battle....
The Million Dollar Deception: A Novel
by RM JohnsonAlmost five years after his critically acclaimed novel The Million Dollar Divorce, Essence bestselling author RM Johnson returns with the sequel that fans have been waiting for...and in The Million Dollar Deception, Nate Kenny, Lewis Waters, and Monica Kenny still have not buried the hatchet. When readers last closed the book on Nate Kenny, his scheming had backfired, and he not only lost a great fortune in a messy divorce but his wife ended up with the very man he paid off to seduce her into infidelity. Now, four years later, it's time for payback. Meanwhile, Monica Kenny has a decision to make -- stay with and marry Lewis Waters, the younger man she knows may not be right for her? Or leave him, venture out on her own, and face the possibility of falling for another man who may leave her as her ex-husband did, because she cannot bear children? Lewis Waters recognizes that he's in a much better position than he ever was, now that he's with Monica. She takes care of him and his daughter and provides them with financial stability; but Lewis fears she is also starting to notice the pair's fundamental differences. In an attempt to repair the relationship, Lewis vows that he'll never return to his former thuggish life -- he intensifies life in the bedroom and promises to finish school and start a successful real estate business. But Nate is prepared to use all his cunning, expertise, and money to destroy Lewis, and take Monica back. Unbeknownst to all three, there will be life and death repercussions. A stirring saga of romance, loyalty, and friendship, The Million Dollar Deception is an explosive escapade of betrayal, sex, and suspense that will leave you breathless for the next, and final, installment.
The Million Dollar Divorce: A Novel (Million Dollar #1)
by RM JohnsonRM Johnson, the Essence bestselling author of Dating Games and The Harris Family, delivers an absorbing and provocative novel about the lowdown schemes and broken dreams that follow a fractured marriage.Successful business entrepreneur Nate Kenny is thrilled to marry the beautiful and intelligent Monica, chiefly because it means he can at last fulfill his lifelong dream of having a family. They wait to try for three years and when they finally do, the couple discovers that she is unable to bear children. Any love he once felt for Monica is gone and Nate wants out of the marriage. But he&’s worried about losing half of his sixty-million-dollar fortune in a divorce settlement. Desperate for an out, he searches for a way to exploit the infidelity clause in the couple&’s prenuptial agreement. Enter Lewis Waters. With his baby's mother addicted to drugs, Lewis is already seriously down on his luck when he accidentally smashes his car into Nate&’s Bentley. Without auto insurance or any way to pay for the repairs, Lewis is at the end of his financial rope. But the scheming Nate sees another way for the attractive young man to repay his debt: as sexual bait for Monica. Nate sets up Lewis with all of the accessories he believes Lewis will need to earn Monica's love, or at the very least, her lust: a big house, a fancy car, expensive clothes, and a full bank account. But as is often the case when it comes to matters of the heart, things don&’t unfold according to plan. When Monica falls hard for Lewis, Nate panics—was protecting his fortune more important than trying to save his marriage? As he finds himself overwhelmed by second thoughts, Nate is willing to do anything to get Monica back. An inspired fusion of realism and romance, The Million Dollar Divorce is an unpredictable caper of lust, betrayal, and family ties.
The Million Pieces of Neena Gill: Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2020
by Emma Smith-Barton*Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2020**Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2020**Shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists' Association Debut Romantic Novel Award 2020* 'Powerful, relatable and uplifting' - Emily Barr, author of The One Memory of Flora BanksHow can I hold myself together, when everything around me is falling apart?Neena's always been a good girl - great grades, parent-approved friends and absolutely no boyfriends. But ever since her brother Akash left her, she's been slowly falling apart - and uncovering a new version of herself who is freer, but altogether more dangerous. As her wild behaviour spirals more and more out of control, Neena's grip on her sanity begins to weaken too. And when her parents announce not one but two life-changing bombshells, she finally reaches breaking point. But as Neena is about to discover, when your life falls apart, only love can piece you back together.
The Million Pound Marriage Deal (Mills And Boon True Love Ser.)
by Michelle DouglasA marriage of convenience…With a price!Billionaire playboy Will Trent-Paterson has one year to get married. His father will disinherit him if he doesn’t settle down, leaving his vulnerable sister homeless! So when his old friend Sophie Mitchell jokes that she’d marry him for a million pounds, a temporary marriage seems like the perfect solution! Until, after spending time with captivating Sophie, Will realizes walking away will be the hardest part…
The Million-Dollar Cowboy
by Martha ShieldsCOWBOYS TO THE RESCUEA WESTERN WEDDING?His smile was worth millions, and he looked really good in tight jeans. Travis Eden, rodeo champion and once the kindest boy Becca Larson had known, was someone special. But nowadays the pretty barrel racer also knew better than to count on a cowboy for anything.Still, when Becca needed rescuing, Travis was there-with just one catch. Marriage-shy Travis needed Becca to help dodge an ex-girlfriend. But when Travis swung her into his arms, Becca forgot it was only pretend and began to dream of being more than just friends....COWBOYS TO THE RESCUE:Martha Shields delivers tough, sexy cowboys who will steal your heart....
The Million-Dollar Marriage
by Eva RutlandWhirlwind WeddingsFor richer, for poorer...Tony Costello adored Melody. He loved her warmth, her bubbly sense of humor.... There were a million reasons to marry her. Thirty million to be precise-in dollars! Except Tony hadn't known about his bride's fortune. And he couldn't forgive her for it-for being rich and for keeping it a secret.But Melody knew Tony was a proud man. How could she tell him that she had more money in the bank than he could earn in a lifetime? He was everything she'd ever wanted in a husband, and saving their marriage was all that mattered. Rich or poor, she loved Tony. She just had to prove it!Who says you can't hurry love?
The Million-Dollar Question
by Kimberly LangThe man with the moneyMillionaire tycoon Evan Lawford is the last person in the world ballerina Olivia Madison wants to ask for financial support-the humiliation of their last encounter has haunted her for years! He might be the man who shattered her heart, but for the sake of her art she'll put on a smile-and a killer dress-and play nice...Except their chemistry is so insane that soon they're bypassing nice and going straight to all night long! Evan's the ultimate playboy-he's never had trouble sticking to his one-night-only rule before. But the passion between them is utterly addictive... Can Evan really walk away from the ultimate temptation?
The Millionaire Affair
by Sophie WestonWealthy Nikolai Ivanov was highly dubious about the provocative young woman his aunt had taken into her luxurious Notting Hill home.Wayward one second then tantalizingly seductive the next, Lisa Romaine both intrigued and infuriated him. She was a woman with secrets, and Nikolai was going to discover each and every one of them. All he needed was to overcome her resistance to him. But the danger was that he could so easily end up falling for her instead....
The Millionaire Bachelor
by Susan MalleryFrom New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery comes her celebrated story about the healing power of love...After spinning a tall tale about her life, answering service operator Cathy Eldridge can understand why millionaire recluse Stone Ward enjoys their nightly phone calls. She, too, treasures the moments when he bares his soul to her. They've built an intimate friendship, though they've never met in person. But then a twist of fate brings her face-to-face with her fantasy man...and into his home. Stone is many things, but mostly he's out of reach-rich, good-looking and mysteriously sexy. What on earth would he ever see in her? Cathy is determined to transform herself into the woman she pretended to be all along, but she isn't the only one with a past to overcome....
The Millionaire Bachelor
by Susan MalleryRevisit this feel-good millionaire romance from New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery.Three years ago, millionaire Stone Ward lost his wife in a car accident. Since then, he&’s turned to a life of solitude and reclusion. Cathy Eldridge has become Stone&’s only company, and although they have never met in person, their long, honest conversations have evolved into an intimate friendship. But after a twist of fate brings Cathy and Stone face-to-face, she realizes her fantasy man is out of reach for her—he is rich, good-looking and mysteriously sexy.Both Cathy and Stone have a past to overcome. But could their friendship transcend all limitations and turn into love?Previously published.
The Millionaire Boss's Baby
by Maggie CoxThe virgin--Georgia Cameron has led a sheltered life. She raised her younger brother alone, sacrificing everything for his welfare. The boss--Keir Strachan is the most handsome man she's ever seen--and as her boss, he's forbidden fruit. And their baby!But Georgia cannot resist Keir's sensual seduction. To him the affair is only temporary, until Georgia discovers she's pregnant!
The Millionaire Boss's Reluctant Mistress
by Kate HardyAristocratic playboy surgeon Charles Radley is never out of the gossip columns-he's pictured each week with a different woman in tow. Sophie can't believe such an arrogant womanizer has been employed as her new boss! Badly hurt by men of his pedigree before, she doesn't trust the handsome millionaire. Yet red-hot sparks ignite between them.... For Charlie, Sophie's vulnerability and softness offer a refreshing change from society “it” girls. Sophie's reluctant to be seduced-but Charlie's determined to make her his very willing mistress!
The Millionaire Claims His Wife
by Sandra MartonA second chance to get your hands on this tempting millionaire from bestselling author Sandra MartonReturn to the marriage bed...Millionaire Chase Cooper hasn't seen his ex-wife Annie for years, but reunited at their daughter's wedding, he unexpectedly finds her in his arms again on the dance floor. The embers of the intoxicating lust that led them down the aisle still burn brightly and Chase wants Annie in his bed again! When their daughter gets cold feet about embarking on her honeymoon, Chase decides that to show her that love can endure, he and Annie will pretend they are getting back together! As the rekindled passion sizzles between them, could this be the reconciliation of the year?Book two in The Wedding of the Year trilogyOriginally published in 1997 as The Divorcee Said Yes!