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Love By Chance: Based on a Hallmark Channel original movie
by Kacy CrossShe thinks meeting him must&’ve been fate. It wasn&’t.Claire, a pastry chef struggling to make her restaurant succeed, is too busy to pursue romance. That doesn&’t stop her loving but meddling mother, Helen, from setting her up on dates. Even after Helen promises to stop her matchmaking efforts, she can&’t help herself. She convinces Eric, a pediatrician, to meet Claire at a gallery event. Eric and Claire feel an immediate connection, and their meeting becomes a magical first date. But the longer Eric and Claire see each other, the less comfortable Eric feels about hiding the fact that Claire&’s mom set them up. Meanwhile, Claire loves to talk about how she trusts Eric, and how they met by chance. How will she react to the truth? This witty, sweet romance includes a free Hallmark original recipe for Claire&’s Coconut Lime Tarts.
Love By Degree
by Debbie MacomberRediscover this sweet, fun classic romance by one of today’s most popular storytellers, #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber, now available for the first time in ebook!Ellen Cunningham is happy to play housemother for three younger college boys–it’s helping her keep the rent affordable while she’s back at school herself. But then the house’s owner shows up, and Reed Morgan is not impressed with the situation. Reed finds Ellen’s presence particularly problematic… Maybe because he likes her so much.Originally published in 1987
LOVE BY DEGREE: A Selection From Learning To Love (Mira Ser.)
by Debbie MacomberRediscover this sweet, classic romance by one of today’s most popular storytellers, #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber!Ellen Cunningham is happy to play housemother for three younger college boys—it’s helping her keep the rent affordable while she’s back at school herself, pursuing her dream of becoming an school teacher. Besides, she’s used to caring for her younger siblings, and some instincts never go away.But then the house’s owner returns, and Reed Morgan is not impressed with the situation, especially because he never agreed to let his younger brother rent out the rooms. Reed finds Ellen’s presence particularly problematic… perhaps because he likes her more than he’s willing to admit.Originally Published in 1987
A Love by Design (The Secret Scientists of London #3)
by Elizabeth EverettYou couldn&’t design a better hero than the very eligible and extremely charming Earl Grantham. Unless, of course, you are Margaret Gault, who wants nothing to do with the man who broke her youthful heart.Widowed and determined, Margaret Gault has returned to Athena&’s Retreat and the welcoming arms of her fellow secret scientists with an ambitious plan in mind: to establish England&’s first woman-owned engineering firm. But from the moment she sets foot in London her plans are threatened by greedy investors and—at literally every turn—the irritatingly attractive Earl Grantham, a man she can never forgive. George Willis, the Earl Grantham, is thrilled that the woman he has loved since childhood has returned to London. Not as thrilling, however, is her decision to undertake an engineering commission from his political archnemesis. When Margaret&’s future and Grantham&’s parliamentary reforms come into conflict, Grantham must use every ounce of charm he possesses—along with his stunning good looks and flawless physique, of course—to win Margaret over to his cause. Facing obstacles seemingly too large to dismantle, will Grantham and Margaret remain forever disconnected or can they find a way to bridge their differences, rekindle the passion of their youth, and construct a love built to last?
Love by Design
by Christine JohnsonRomance Takes Flight Jen Fox won't let anyone stand in her way of joining the first flight expedition to the North Pole. Even if the person trying to take her seat is the dashing world-famous stunt pilot Dan Wagner. Being on that flight crew would fulfill her father's last wish for her. And Dan should know better than to unseat the dressmaker's determined daughter. When Dan arrives in Michigan, he's intrigued by the offer to fly over the North Pole. He needs the money, even if it means taking the spot from the driven-and attractive-Miss Fox. Yet their strictly business relationship hits turbulence when they realize they both wish for something more personal... The Dressmaker's Daughters: Pursuing their dreams a stitch at a time
Love by Design: 6 Ingredients to Build a Lifetime of Love
by Dr. Sara Nasserzadeh&“Revolutionize your relationship," redefine romance, and build the loving connections you yearn for with this new paradigm for love that will help couples who feel disillusioned, disconnected, or unfulfilled (Dr. Pepper Schwartz). Many of us were raised with the idea that true love means finding our "other half" and that a spark is the best foundation for successful long-term partnerships and marriages. But what if this understanding is flawed? Grounded in two decades of original research and work with couples from around the world, Love by Design introduces a groundbreaking new foundation for love: The Emergent Love Model. As Dr. Nasserzadeh knows, successful partnerships do not thrive on love, at least as we know it. Instead of chasing our butterflies we need to cultivate six core relational ingredients that make it possible for love to emerge: Attraction: What do you like and value about each other? Respect: How do you keep each other&’s needs and priorities in mind? Trust: Do you know that you will show up for each other consistently? Compassion: Can you honor the other&’s emotional experience without making it about you? Shared vision: Where are you committed to going together? Loving behaviors: How do you show your partner they&’re special to you? Offering dozens of exercises and reflection prompts, this groundbreaking book—perfect for fans of 8 Rules of Love or The Love Prescription—will give readers a new foundation for their coupledom—one that will help your coupledom thrive for a lifetime.
Love by Design
by Lisa WatsonHe lost her once. Is this their second chance? Transforming a vision for Belle Cove Resorts into reality is a breakout move that could take Dakota Carson's image specialist company to the next level. But it means teaming up with the man who broke her heart. Soon enough, Dakota's overwhelming desire for the gorgeous entrepreneur reawakens. But giving in to passion could cost her way too much. Years ago, Logan Montague walked away from everything, including the woman he loved. Now CEO of his family's international resort chain, he won't risk losing Dakota another time. With his matchmaking aunt's blessing, he and Dakota are united in business-and pleasure. And so Logan embarks on his scheme of seduction, sweeping Dakota away to an exotic Jamaican hideaway. With both their professional and personal futures on the line, can they learn to trust and love each other...again?
Love, By George
by Debra SalonenName: George Breed: Harlequin Great Dane Identifying Traits: One blue eye, one brown eye. . . and a propensity for trouble!George was last seen escaping from the home of his recently divorced owner, restaurateur Brad Ralston. He wasn't wearing a leash and had a mischievous glint in his eye and is probably headed for Paws Spa, where single mom Kara Williams can be found grooming dogs and nursing her old crush on Brad. Canine suspect is unarmed, but has an agenda--possibly recognizing two of his favorite humans, Brad and Kara, are so busy protecting their wounds from past hurts they can't see what's plainly under George's nose. If you see this dog, please do not report him immediately. He's got matchmaking to do.
Love By its First Name
by Don HanleyIn this thought-provoking story of suppressed emotions and forbidden love, two people who, for different reasons, have kept their deepest feelings from arising even into their own awareness ultimately face the truth. Unusual circumstances bring them together and they find themselves falling deeply in love. But Jerry Haloran is a Catholic priest, and after having discovered love by its first name, he must make the ultimate decision, one that will affect the rest of his life.
Love by Proxy
by Diana PalmerChairman of the board Worth Carson had been none too pleased when beautiful Amelia Glenn walked into his office wearing only a trench coat and belly-dancer costume. While revenge had been the primary goal in Worth's mind as he sought out the mystery woman, all thoughts of getting even soon vanished.A free spirit who couldn't resist a dare, Amelia didn't know that baiting a man like Worth was rather like baiting a grizzly bear. Or guess that a tiny misunderstanding with the police and getting fired from her job were both part of an unorthodox strategy to get her into his lair...
Love by the Book: A Smitten Novella (Smitten)
by Colleen CobleThe century-old Gentlewoman's Guide to Love and Courtship is no ordinary book club choice. But for the little book club in Smitten, Vermont, it might be their best book yet!This book club selection reads like a mystery to Heather. But when Paul comes back into her life, their mystery leads to romance.Heather is the Smitten Book Club's most devoted mystery-genre reader, a single mom, and the resident organic gardener. When she discovers a decades-old tome at a library sale, she thinks it might hold clues leading to buried gold--exactly what one of the members needs to keep her home. She can't resist a mystery that could lead to treasure.Paul and Heather have history--history she would rather forget. But when he comes back to his hometown of Smitten, he's determined to put down roots. He soon becomes the architect behind a town community garden and enlists Heather's help there in exchange for his own help looking for hidden gold. As they dig into the earth and the clues, they discover something amazing: lasting love."Coble is a great writer, she knows what readers want and she does not disappoint." --Romantic Times
Love by the Book (Ladies of Summerhill #3)
by Cara Lynn JamesMelinda Hollister is a society lady, intent on finding a rich husband before her peers discover her quickly diminishing wealth. Nick Bryson is all business, focused on making a name for himself in his father's teamship line. Despite the marriage of their siblings, they rarely gave each other a second glance--until a tragic accident results in Melinda and Nick being appointed as co-guardians of their three-year-old niece Nell. In order to get better acquainted with Nell and one another, Melinda and Nick agree to spend the summer in their own private quarters of the Bryson family vacation home, Summerhill. As their love for Nell grows, so does their attraction to each other. And for the first time in their lives, they sense that God has a bigger plan in motion.Yet old habits die hard and Melinda and Nick each find it difficult to resist the pull of their former worlds.When the unthinkable happens, they find themselves faced with seemingly impossible choices and a new understanding of God's true love.
Love by the Book
by Melissa PimentelA laugh-out-loud debut novel that will delight fans of Bridget Jones's Diary and HBO's GirlsLove by the Book charts a year in the life of Lauren Cunningham, a beautiful, intelligent, and unlucky-in-love twenty-eight-year-old American. Feeling old before her time, Lauren moves to London in search of the fab single life replete with sexy Englishmen. But why can't she convince the men she's seeing that she really isn't after anything more serious than seriously good sex? Determined to break the curse, Lauren turns her love life into an experiment: each month she will follow a different dating guide until she discovers the science behind being a siren. Lauren will follow The Rules, she'll play The Game, and along the way she'll journal her (mis)adventures and maybe even find someone worth holding on to. Witty, gritty, and very true to life, Love by the Book will have you in stitches.
Love by the Morning Star
by Ms Laura L. SullivanUpstairs, downstairs, and in which lady's chamber? On the brink of World War II, two girls are sent to the grand English country estate of Starkers. Hannah, the half-Jewish daughter of a disgraced distant relative, has been living an artistic bohemian life in a cabaret in pre-war Germany and now is supposed to be welcomed into the family. Anna, the social-climbing daughter of working-class British fascists, is supposed to be hired as a maid so that she can spy for the Nazis. But there's a mix-up, and nice Hannah is sent to the kitchen as a maid while arrogant Anna is welcomed as a relative. And then both girls fall for the same man, the handsome heir of the estate . . . or do they? In this sparkling, saucy romance, nearly everything goes wrong for two girls who are sent to a grand English estate on the brink of World War II--until it goes so very, very right!
Love by the Morning Star
by Ms Laura L. SullivanUpstairs, downstairs, and in which lady's chamber? On the brink of World War II, two girls are sent to the grand English country estate of Starkers. Hannah, the half-Jewish daughter of a disgraced distant relative, has been living an artistic bohemian life in a cabaret in pre-war Germany and now is supposed to be welcomed into the family. Anna, the social-climbing daughter of working-class British fascists, is supposed to be hired as a maid so that she can spy for the Nazis. But there's a mix-up, and nice Hannah is sent to the kitchen as a maid while arrogant Anna is welcomed as a relative. And then both girls fall for the same man, the handsome heir of the estate . . . or do they? In this sparkling, saucy romance, nearly everything goes wrong for two girls who are sent to a grand English estate on the brink of World War II--until it goes so very, very right!
Love by the Numbers
by Karin KallmakerAs a behavioral scientist, Professor Nicole Hathaway's work strips away the foolish mystique that surrounds the human mating dance. When her academic tome is treated as a viral love manual" her ecstatic publisher books her to appear all over the U. S. and Europe. Worse yet, her quiet, managed life has been shattered by a series of incompetent assistants. And she's certain this Lily Smith creature isn't going to be any less a burden than the last assistant they sent her. Or the one before that. Or before that. . . Lillian Linden-Smith needs this job. With a relentless TV lawyer and public mob still out for her blood for crimes committed by her American royalty" parents, getting out of the country is her only hope for anonymity. If that means cleaning up and presenting an antisocial know-it-all Ph. D. for bookstores, clubs and lectures, fine. Dr. Hathaway may have succeeded in driving away all the others, but not this time. From their first meeting the sparks fly, and each is thinking: She has no idea who she's dealing with. It's hate at first sight in this love adventure from the author of Above Temptation, Roller Coaster and dozens of other best-selling, award-winning novels.
Love by the Numbers
by Glynis MccantsInternational bestselling author and media sensation Glynis McCants created this exciting guide to love through the power of Numerology because she believes that the greatest gift one can receive is that of true and lasting love. The secret is in understanding you and your partner by the Numbers, and gaining the insights you need to keep your love thriving! Glynis' celebrated system is a contemporary spin on the ancient Science of Numerology that is easy to use and amazingly accurate. She'll teach you the simple way to create a Numerology Blueprint that reveals what kind of mate would fulfill your—or a potential mate's—innermost needs and desires.
Love, Cajun Style
by Diane Les BecquetsFor Lucy Beauregard, each day in her sleepy southern town looks a lot like the next--days of riding her bicycle and skinny dipping with her friends, delivering flowers to the wonderfully odd folks in her town, and listening to her mama dish out her Loo-zee-anna gospel of wisdom. Falling in love isn't something she has planned. In fact, there are a whole lot of things she hasn't planned, like her two best friends getting their first tastes of love, or the attraction her very-married mama seems to have for another man, or the confusing flurry in her own heart stirred by a handsome--and much older--stranger. And then there's the arrival of Dewey, a boy unlike anyone she's ever known. In one sweltering summer, Lucy not only discovers herself but soars into love, Cajun style. In this novel brimming with uproarious characters and deeply immersed in the romantic allure of the South, Diane Les Becquets serves up a humorous helping of love, growing up, the resilience of friendship, and--oh, yes--uses for hot sauce are sure to make your mama blush!
Love, California Style
by Ellen ButlerMaking their mark on Tinseltown's movers and shakers is the plan for these savvy businesswomen, but mansions, movie stars, and temptation wait around every corner. You'll love this trilogy of sun-kissed romances featuring three spirited friends and the men lucky enough to win their hearts:Heart of Design: The tabloids portray flirtatious Ian O'Connor as Hollywood's latest playboy, but Sophie Hartland is just there to renovate his bedroom, not become another notch on his bedpost. But Ian finds her a refreshing change from the actress wannabes trying to hop aboard his new gravy train of success. Can Sophie ignore her traitorous libido - and, more important, can she protect her heart in this game of wills?Planning for Love: It's time event planner Poppy Reagan took her dating life as seriously as she does her business. She swears off the bad boys and strategically maps out a plan to find an honest, attractive man to become her life partner. Too bad the sexy Ohio dermatologist wooing her doesn't meet her criteria . . . until her heart overrules her head.Art of Affection: Holly Hartland has spent the last year in Los Angeles finalizing her divorce and getting her career as an art gallery curator back on track. The platonic co-parenting role she shares with LAPD detective Gary Sumner is perfect for two people who've sworn off romance, but the burgeoning sexual chemistry they share proves hard to ignore.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Love, California Style: 3 Contemporary Romances
by Ellen ButlerMaking their mark on Tinseltown's movers and shakers is the plan for these savvy businesswomen, but mansions, movie stars, and temptation wait around every corner. You'll love this trilogy of sun-kissed romances featuring three spirited friends and the men lucky enough to win their hearts:Heart of Design: The tabloids portray flirtatious Ian O'Connor as Hollywood's latest playboy, but Sophie Hartland is just there to renovate his bedroom, not become another notch on his bedpost. But Ian finds her a refreshing change from the actress wannabes trying to hop aboard his new gravy train of success. Can Sophie ignore her traitorous libido - and, more important, can she protect her heart in this game of wills?Planning for Love: It's time event planner Poppy Reagan took her dating life as seriously as she does her business. She swears off the bad boys and strategically maps out a plan to find an honest, attractive man to become her life partner. Too bad the sexy Ohio dermatologist wooing her doesn't meet her criteria . . . until her heart overrules her head.Art of Affection: Holly Hartland has spent the last year in Los Angeles finalizing her divorce and getting her career as an art gallery curator back on track. The platonic co-parenting role she shares with LAPD detective Gary Sumner is perfect for two people who've sworn off romance, but the burgeoning sexual chemistry they share proves hard to ignore.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Love, California Style: 3 Contemporary Romances
by Ellen ButlerMaking their mark on Tinseltown's movers and shakers is the plan for these savvy businesswomen, but mansions, movie stars, and temptation wait around every corner. You'll love this trilogy of sun-kissed romances featuring three spirited friends and the men lucky enough to win their hearts:Heart of Design: The tabloids portray flirtatious Ian O'Connor as Hollywood's latest playboy, but Sophie Hartland is just there to renovate his bedroom, not become another notch on his bedpost. But Ian finds her a refreshing change from the actress wannabes trying to hop aboard his new gravy train of success. Can Sophie ignore her traitorous libido - and, more important, can she protect her heart in this game of wills?Planning for Love: It's time event planner Poppy Reagan took her dating life as seriously as she does her business. She swears off the bad boys and strategically maps out a plan to find an honest, attractive man to become her life partner. Too bad the sexy Ohio dermatologist wooing her doesn't meet her criteria . . . until her heart overrules her head.Art of Affection: Holly Hartland has spent the last year in Los Angeles finalizing her divorce and getting her career as an art gallery curator back on track. The platonic co-parenting role she shares with LAPD detective Gary Sumner is perfect for two people who've sworn off romance, but the burgeoning sexual chemistry they share proves hard to ignore.Sensuality Level: Sensual
Love Came Just in Time
by Lynn KurlandFour classic novellas from the USA Today bestselling author, including "The Gift of Christmas Past," "The Three Wise Ghosts," "And the Groom Wore Tulle," and "The Icing on the Cake."
Love Can Wait
by Betty NeelsA CAREER HAD TO COME FIRST...DIDN'T IT?When Kate and her mother were left in financial difficulty, she had little choice but to become Lady Cowder's housekeeper. Kate's only salvation was her dream of starting her own catering business. Ideas of love and marriage would have to wait-until Lady Cowder's nephew came to visit. James instantly knew that Kate did not belong "downstairs." And he also knew he wouldn't be able to stop thinking about her....
Love Can Wait
by Betty NeelsMills & Boon presents the complete Betty Neels collection. Timeless tales of heart-warming romance by one of the world's best-loved romance authors. Marriage on his mind? Kate Crosby was determined to be independent. Her dreams were of owning her own catering business, not of marriage and babies! For now, she was happy enough putting her skills into practice as a housekeeper. She certainly wasn't looking for a husband. . . Until Mr James Tait-Bouverie came to visit. He was irresistibly charming and firmly believed that love couldn't wait! James challenged all Kate's plans for the future. He challenged her to love him, to marry him. What if Kate said yes?
Love Can't Conquer (Love Can't)
by Kim FieldingBullied as a child in small-town Kansas, Jeremy Cox ultimately escaped to Portland, Oregon. Now in his forties, he's an urban park ranger who does his best to rescue runaways and other street people. His ex-boyfriend, Donny--lost to drinking and drugs six years earlier--appears on his doorstep and inadvertently drags Jeremy into danger. As if dealing with Donny's issues doesn't cause enough turmoil, Jeremy meets a fascinating but enigmatic man who carries more than his fair share of problems. Qayin Hill has almost nothing but skeletons in his closet and demons in his head. A former addict who struggles with anxiety and depression, Qay doesn't know which of his secrets to reveal to Jeremy--or how to react when Jeremy wants to save him from himself. Despite the pasts that continue to haunt them, Jeremy and Qay find passion, friendship, and a tentative hope for the future. Now they need to decide whether love is truly a powerful thing or if, despite the old adage, love can't conquer all.