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The Comfort Of Saturdays (Isabel Dalhousie Novels #5)
by Alexander McCall SmithIsabel Dalhousie is a new mother and a connoisseur of philosophy; she'd rather not be a sleuth. But when a chance conversation at a dinner party draws her into the case of a doctor whose career has been ruined, she cannot ignore what may be a miscarriage of justice. Because for Isabel ethics are not theoretical at all, but an everyday matter of life and death. As she attempts to unravel the truth behind Dr Thompson's disgrace, Isabel's patient intelligence is also required to deal with challenges in her own life. There is her baby son Charlie; Cat's deli to look after, not to mention her vulnerable assistant Eddie; and a mysterious and unlikeable composer who has latched on to Jamie, making Isabel fear for the future of her new family. Isabel treads a difficult path between trust and gullibility, philanthropy and interference, while keeping in her sights the small but certain comforts of family, philosophy and a fine Saturday morning.
Comfort of a Man
by Adrianne ByrdShe wants a little comfort...At thirty-eight, Brooklyn Douglas has her hands full raising a teenage son and running her own business. What she doesn't need is everybody and their mother trying to hook her up with a "good man." The last "good man" Brooklyn was with turned into a no-good husband, who left her for another woman. Can't she just have a mind-blowing love affair with no strings attached? Somebody like the handsome, broad-shouldered brother at the bar....He's looking for a lot moreAs a successful businessman, Isaiah Washington is used to going after what he wants, and what he wants is Brooklyn. Too bad the lady isn't extending any invitations. But when fate lands Isaiah in Atlanta for the summer, he's ready to do whatever it takes-from slow kisses to showing up when it counts-in order to melt her heart. Because when it comes to real love, there's no such thing as a perfect man. But there is such a thing as the right one...
Comfort Me With Apples
by Elizabeth MurphyTwo sisters search for love while dealing with an overbearing father in turn-of-the-twentieth-century Liverpool in this touching historical saga. It&’s the dawn of the twentieth century, but Anna and Dorrie Furlong, young daughters of a Liverpudlian ship captain with archaic ideals, are expected to remain at home in Everton until they are wedded. Dorrie, beautiful and popular, with multiple admirers, is content to do this, but idealistic, intelligent Anna hates her narrow life and longs for freedom and independence. As both sisters struggle against their situations, love will find them as if by accident, and after much hardship and sadness, they will both begin to realize where true happiness lies . . . Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn, Helen Forrester, and Lyn Andrews.
Comfort & Joy: A Fable
by Kristin HannahNew York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah is beloved by readers around the world for her unique blend of powerful emotion and exquisite storytelling. In Comfort & Joy, she offers a modern-day fairy tale--the story of a woman who gets a miraculous chance at happiness. Joy Candellaro once loved Christmas more than any other time of the year. Now, as the holiday approaches, she is at a crossroads in her life; recently divorced and alone, she can't summon the old enthusiasm for celebrating. So without telling anyone, she buys a ticket and boards a plane bound for the beautiful Pacific Northwest. When an unexpected detour takes her deep into the woods of the Olympic rainforest, Joy makes a bold decision to leave her ordinary life behind--to just walk away--and thus begins an adventure unlike any she could have imagined.In the small town of Rain Valley, six-year-old Bobby O'Shea is facing his first Christmas without a mother. Unable to handle the loss, Bobby has closed himself off from the world, talking only to his invisible best friend. His father Daniel is beside himself, desperate to help his son cope. Yet when the little boy meets Joy, these two unlikely souls form a deep and powerful bond. In helping Bobby and Daniel heal, Joy finds herself again. But not everything is as it seems in quiet Rain Valley, and in an instant, Joy's world is ripped apart, and her heart is broken. On a magical Christmas Eve, a night of impossible dreams and unexpected chances, Joy must find the courage to believe in a love--and a family--that can't possibly exist, and go in search of what she wants . . . and the new life only she can find.From the Hardcover edition.
Comfort and Joy
by Nicki BennettIt is a truth universally acknowledged that a widowed Earl must be in want of a wife—or so Marcus Stanthorpe&’s grandmother believes. Marcus had done what was necessary to ensure an heir, but now has no patience for his grandmother&’s matchmaking. Spending the holidays with his friends, his son, and his valet, William Haworth, brings him enough contentment. But when a family emergency calls Haworth to London, Marcus&’s contentment reveals itself to be fickle. Suddenly he realizes how much William has come to mean to him. But William has never indicated he shares Marcus&’s preferences. Can the comforts of the holiday season bring two lonely men joy?
Comfort and Joy
by Selina BrodyStill grieving after losing his lover, Randy Mallory hopes to find comfort in achieving their dream of starting a family. It's a tough proposition under the best of circumstances, but even more so since he's adopting a child from a foreign country as a single gay parent. Randy is sure that little Bahdri will bring joy to his life, but he hadn't bargained on meeting the loving and lovely Ben Ballard at the orphanage in India. Why did the first man to spark his interest in all the months since Jason's death have to live on the opposite side of the earth?
Comfort and Joy
by Amy FrazierTwo years after Hurricane Katrina destroyed everything Gabriel Brant and his twin sons had, it seems as if he's still struggling to move on. Coming home to his dad's for Christmas--to stay--is not what he had in mind for his life. This is it: no more charity. Especially not from small-town do-gooder Olivia Marshall, who wants to heal him. The last thing he needs right now is the interference of his boys' softhearted teacher. Or her pity. Love. . . ' That's a whole other story.
Comfort and Joy
by Kristin HannahJoy Candellaro once loved Christmas more than any other time of the year. Now, as the holiday approaches, she is at a crossroads in her life; recently divorced and alone, she can’t summon the old enthusiasm for celebrating. So without telling anyone, she buys a ticket and boards a plane bound for the beautiful Pacific Northwest. When an unexpected detour takes her deep into the woods of the Olympic rainforest, Joy makes a bold decision to leave her ordinary life behind - to just walk away - and thus begins an adventure unlike any she could have imagined. In the small town of Rain Valley, six-year-old Bobby O’Shea is facing his first Christmas without a mother. Unable to handle the loss, Bobby has closed himself off from the world, talking only to his invisible best friend. His father Daniel is beside himself, desperate to help his son cope. Yet when the little boy meets Joy, these two unlikely souls form a deep and powerful bond. In helping Bobby and Daniel heal, Joy finds herself again. But not everything is as it seems in quiet Rain Valley, and in an instant, Joy’s world is ripped apart, and her heart is broken. On a magical Christmas Eve, a night of impossible dreams and unexpected chances, Joy must find the courage to believe in a love - and a family - that can’t possibly exist, and go in search of what she wants… and the new life only she can find.
Comfort and Joy
by Sharon Kendrick Laura MacDonald Marion Lennox Lynne CollinsFour romance stories about the Christmas season. Rediscovering lost loves brings a special comfort, and helping to deliver a precious bundle is a remarkable joy in a quartet of holiday love stories
Comfort
by D. W. MarchwellChris Egeto fled to Canada to avoid the Vietnam War with only fifty dollars in his pocket and a desire to stay alive and whole; he left everything he knows and loves behind. But when he is injured just after making it across the border, Chris doesn't have a choice: he will have to trust the stranger who offers him help, a decision that will change both their lives forever.
Comes the Dark (A Dark Tides Romance #3)
by Celia AshleyHauntingly beautiful, Alcina Cove lures many into its lovely port. But these days, the coastal New England town's allure could be deadly.... Drawn back to Alcina Cove by an ominous dream, Maris Granger hopes to reconcile with her beloved but long-estranged Aunt Alva. Sadly, Maris discovers Alva has died under mysterious circumstances, destroying any hope for closure. Bereft and vulnerable, Maris finds shelter in the arms of the sexy, stalwart cop handling the case. But loving Detective Dan Stauffer feels like a betrayal of Aunt Alva's memory, especially when the stubborn lawman denies her sinister suspicions about her aunt's death. Falling for Maris is easy. Believing in the "clues" the dark-haired beauty swears will solve her aunt's murder is another story. Dan isn't about to let go of reason when it comes to solving the biggest case of his career. But when Maris is suddenly pegged as the prime suspect, Dan is ready to do anything to keep her safe, no matter what dark truths emerge....
Comenzar de nuevo
by Rita BlackUna hija es lo que une a los protagonistas de esta apasionante novela, en la que una madre tendrá que tomar una decisión muy importante sin margen de error. ¿Puede un hombre cambiar con el tiempo? Nataly deberá descubrirlo tras años separada de su esposo. Cuando los celos irracionales y las actitudes posesivas por parte de Max, su esposo, superan todo lo que Nataly esperaba de ese matrimonio, ella decide poner fin a esa relación insana, rehacer su vida y alejarse de él. Sin embargo, al descubrir, unas semanas después, que está embarazada, teme que él pueda aprovecharse de esa situación y que, finalmente, la controle como siempre ha deseado. Entonces Nataly desaparecerá de su vida sin dejar rastro. Durante cuatro años, logra mantenerse fuera de su alcance. Pero el destino tiene otros planes. Una empresa de médicos, de la que Max resulta ser el dueño, cierra trato con el mismo hospital donde ella trabaja. El miedo de Nataly a que él descubra que tiene una hija la obligará a ocultar a Natasha, su pequeña. No obstante, por accidente, él lo averiguará, y ella deberá luchar con este nuevo hombre que se le presenta, pues Max ahora es comprensivo, tolerante y dispuesto a conciliar. Pero, sobre todo, tendrá que enfrentarse a la atracción y al amor que siempre ha sentido por él y que estaban latentes en su corazón.
A Comedy of Erinn (A Venice Beach Romance #2)
by Celia BonaduceErinn Wolf needs to reinvent herself. A once celebrated playwright turned photographer, she's almost broke, a little lonely, and tired of her sister's constant worry. When a job on a reality TV show falls into her lap, she's thrilled to be making a paycheck--and when a hot Italian actor named Massimo rents her guesthouse, she's certain her life is getting a romantic subplot. But with the director, brash, gorgeous young Jude, dogging her every step, she can't help but look at herself through his lens--and wonder if she's been reading the wrong script all along. . .75,503 Words
The Comedienne's Guide To Pride
by Hayli ThomsonWicked funny and hella gay, it’s time for Taylor Parker to come out about a lot of things. Taylor Parker has always been a funny girl―but when she is accepted as a finalist for a diverse writers’ internship at Saturday Night Live, it turns her life upside down. If she wants a shot at winning in a little more than a month, Taylor will have to come out about both of her secrets: She wants to be a comedian . . . and she’s a lesbian. With a mom who gave up a career in comedy to raise her, and a comedian dad who left for a younger woman, working in comedy is a sore subject in Taylor’s house. To keep her secret under wraps, she sneaks out to do improv and hides her sketches under the bed, and to distract from her anxiety about the competition, Taylor frequents Salem’s Museum of Witchcraft to pine for Abigail Williams from the back row. It’s at the Museum of Witchcraft where Taylor falls deeper in love with the girl who plays Abigail Williams―Charlotte Grey, an out and proud lesbian at Nathaniel Hawthorne High. Charlotte radiates so much confidence in her acting and queerness that Taylor can’t resist her. So when Charlotte reaches out for help on a school project, Taylor readily agrees. As they spend more time together, Taylor sees what living her truth and pursuing her dreams could bring her, but Charlotte can’t understand why someone as funny as Taylor wouldn’t go all out to make the most of her opportunities. To live up to her own comedy dreams and become the person she wants to be, Taylor will have to find the confidence to tell everyone exactly who she is and what she wants.
Começos Sem Fim
by Tatá Louback Amber DaultonExcerto do Começos Sem Fim Cada pedaço do corpo dele exigia que ele a beijasse até que ela se derretesse em seus braços, mas ele não iria ceder. O estresse enrijecia seus músculos, agitava seu estômago, ele precisava socar algo para aliviá-lo. Ela precisa trocar de roupa. Pronto Rodger pegou a última de suas novas malas e olhou para os itens. Alguém largou Leonora no meio das salinas. Alguém a abandonou. Essa é a única explicação razoável, mesmo que ela não admita ou não perceba. Ele forçou os dedos pelos cabelos bagunçados. Eu tenho que acreditar nisso e nada mais. Eu não posso deixar que ela se apegue a mim, e eu a ela. A última coisa que uma mulher perdida e confusa precisa é do carinho de um homem que logo a deixará. Direitos autorais Começos Sem Fim Books to Go Now publicação Copyright © Amber Daulton 2018 Books to Go Now Design da capa por Romance Novel Covers Now http://www.romancenovelcoversnow.com/ Para obter informações sobre a ilustração e o design da capa, entre em contato com bookstogonow@gmail.com Segunda edição eBook Edition maio de 2018 Aviso: a reprodução ou distribuição não autorizada deste trabalho protegido por direitos autorais é ilegal. A violação de direitos autorais, incluindo a violação sem ganho monetário, é investigada pelo FBI e é punível com até 5 anos de prisão e multa de 250.000 dólares. Todos os direitos reservados. Nenhuma parte deste livro pode ser reproduzida ou transmitida de qualquer forma sem a permissão por escrito do editor, exceto por um revisor que possa citar breves passagens para fins de revisão. Este livro é uma obra de ficção e qualquer semelhança com qualquer pessoa, viva ou morta, qualquer lugar, eventos ou ocorrências é mera coincidência. Os personagens e as linhas da história são criados a partir da imaginação do autor e são usados ficticiamente
The Comeback Summer
by Ali BradyTwo sisters have one summer to crush their comfort zones and save their grandmother&’s legacy in this sweet, sexy, and heartfelt novel by Ali Brady, author of The Beach Trap. Hannah and Libby need a miracle. The PR agency they inherited from their grandmother is losing clients left and right, and the sisters are devastated at the thought of closing. The situation seems hopeless—until in walks Lou, an eccentric self-help guru who is looking for a new PR agency. Her business could solve all their problems—but there&’s a catch. Whoever works with Lou must complete a twelve-week challenge as part of her &“Crush Your Comfort Zone&” program. Hannah, whose worst nightmare is making small talk with strangers, is challenged to go on twelve first dates. Libby, who once claimed to have period cramps for four weeks straight to get out of gym class, is challenged to compete in an obstacle course race. The challenges begin with Hannah helping Libby train and Libby managing the dating app on her sister&’s behalf. They&’re both making good progress—until Hannah&’s first love rolls into town, and Libby accidentally falls for a guy she&’s supposed to be setting up with her sister. Things get even more complicated when secrets come to light, making the sisters question the one relationship they&’ve always counted on: each other. With their company&’s future on the line, they can&’t afford to fail. But in trying to make a comeback to honor their grandmother, are they pushing themselves down the wrong path?
The Comeback Season
by Jennifer E. SmithBaseball brings them together—but will his secret keep them apart? Find out in this heartbreakingly beautiful novel from Jennifer E. Smith, author of The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight.The last place Ryan Walsh should be this afternoon is on a train heading to Wrigley Field. She should be in class, enduring yet another miserable day of her first year of high school. But for once, Ryan isn’t thinking about what she should be doing. She’s not worried about her lack of friends, or her suffering math grade, or how it’s been five whole years since the last time she was really and truly happy. Because she’s finally returning to the place that her father loved, where the two of them spent so many afternoons cheering on their team. And on this—the fifth anniversary of his death—it feels like there’s nowhere else in the world she should be.Ryan is once again filled with hope as she makes her way to the game. Good luck is often hard to come by at a place like Wrigley Field, but it’s on this day that she meets Nick, the new kid from her school, who seems to love the Cubs nearly as much as she does. But Nick carries with him a secret that makes Ryan wonder if anyone can ever really escape their past, or believe in the promise of those reassuring words: “Wait till next year.” Is it too much for Ryan to hope that this year, this season, might be her comeback season?
The Comeback of Roy Walker
by Stephanie DoyleShe's the key to his career-and his heart Roy Walker never did like the taste of humble pie. Too bad he's getting his share of it now that he needs to pitch one more season of pro baseball. Worse, he can't achieve it without the help of physiotherapist Lane Baker-the one woman who won't have anything to do with him. Somehow he has to make amends for the past. But his intentions to be a better man get sidelined by the combustible connection between him and Lane. Ego aside, it's time to admit he never stopped wanting her...and his greatest comeback will be winning her!
The Comeback Mom
by Muriel JensenDiana Palmer, Rawhide and Lace-She left him vowing never to return. Her heart is finally mending. . . and now he wants her back.
Comeback Love: A Novel
by Peter GoldenWhat would you do if you had a second chance with the one that got away? More than thirty-five years ago, Gordon Meyers, an aspiring writer with a low number in the draft lottery, packed his belongings and reluctantly drove away, leaving behind Glenna Rising, the sexy, sharp-witted med student he couldn't imagine living without. Now, decades later, Gordon is a former globe-trotting consultant with a grown son, an ex-wife, and an overwhelming desire to see Glenna again. Though she's stunned when Gordon walks into her Manhattan office, Glenna agrees to accompany him for a drink. As the two head out into the snow-swept city, they rediscover the passion that once drew them together--before it tore them apart. And as the evening unfolds, Gordon will finally reveal the true reason for his return. . . . Comeback Love is an evocative journey into the hearts of two lovers who came of age in the 1960s, and who never truly let each other go. Plumbing the depths of youth, regret, and desire, Peter Golden deftly illuminates the bonds that mysteriously endure in the face of momentous change.
The Comeback Kiss
by Lani Diane RichTessa Scuderi's life changed on one night 10 years ago when her best friend, Finn, took off with her beloved VW bug and her heart. It was also the night her mother died while fleeing a fire in her craft shop. Now Finn is back. While he was gone, Tessa has been raising her little sister, Izzy, and worrying that any false move will put her sister into the state's hands. So she's not ready to welcome back Finn and his connection to her troublemaking teenage days. Sparks fly though-literally and figuratively. On Finn's first day in town, he saves a burning pet shop and shares a passionate kiss with Tessa, and that's only the beginning.
The Comeback Heir: A Single Dad Second Chance Romance
by Janice MaynardWill a blue-collar billionaire reconnect with his ex for the sake of a baby? Find out in this steamy romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Janice Maynard.It was an outrageous favor to ask an ex-lover,To be the live-in nanny for the baby on his doorstep…Blue-collar billionaire Wynn Oliver has just inherited a baby and he needs his ex, Felicity Vance, to move in and help him. She knows what it&’s like to be without a mother and she knows him—no other nanny will do. It should be as simple as a favor for an old friend, but their sizzling attraction makes it…complicated. Will the secrets that tore them apart years ago come between them again?From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.
The Comeback Girl (Those Sullivan Sisters #3)
by Debra SalonenKristin Sullivan has come home to set things right. She needs to reconnect with her family and she needs to introduce her son to his father. But coming back to Gold Creek means facing another man. Deputy Donnie Grimaldo. Their history is not a happy one.The last thing she expects is a marriage proposal from Donnie, the high-school sweetheart she betrayed...but never stopped loving.
The Comeback Cowboy, The Accidental Sheriff
by Cathy McdavidTHE COMEBACK COWBOY As owner of Cowboy College, Adele Donnelly makes it a rule never to get involved with her guests, especially not famous and footloose cowboy Ty Boudeau, whose life is all about traveling the rodeo circuit. But Ty is more than just another handsome face. . . and when Adele finds out shes pregnant with his baby, Tyll have to prove he can be a championship daddy. THE ACCIDENTAL SHERIFF Sheriff Neil Lovitts job has already made him a widower and robbed his five-year-old girl of her mother. Now Neils just looking to keep his daughter, and his heart, safe. But Carolina Sweetwater isnt interested in safe. Can Carolina convince the sexy sheriff that he stands to lose more by risking nothing at all?
The Comeback Cowboy
by Jackie Ashenden Caitlin Crews Nicole Helm Maisey YatesThey may not have been friends when they were younger but now, they&’ll work together to save the camp that saved them and, maybe, even find love in the process…The alumni of Camp Phoenix, a summer program for at-risk youth, went their separate ways, but now they&’ve been called back to help the camp reopen for a new crop of kids. Now successful adults, the four women pledge to restore the grounds to their former glory, if long-standing rivalries and old flames don&’t get in the way first…Bree White fought hard to get away from her criminal family and all of the reminders of her past until Sheriff Flint Decker brings all those feelings back and more. Attorney Violet Cook owes her life to Camp Phoenix and is determined to save the camp…but who&’s going to save her from the temptation of long-time crush US Marshal Lincoln Traeger? Kinley Parker never left Camp Phoenix, dedicating her life to it, and has no time for pushy cowboys like Jackson Hart until butting heads leads to sparks. The daughter of the camp&’s founder. Clementine McClain has always wanted to follow in her law-abiding father&’s footsteps, but her father&’s protégé and former bad boy Duke Cody has her breaking all the rules.