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The Mature Man's Guide to Surviving Change (2017 Advent Calendar - Stocking Stuffers Ser.)
by Chris ScullyIn the sunny playground of Palm Springs, growing up was something confirmed bachelor and bad-boy chef Joel avoided at all costs—until a close friend’s death made him reevaluate his priorities. Ever since, he’s been dedicated to helping his widowed friend Perry get back on his feet by teaching him to cook and providing a shoulder to cry on. But when Perry announces that he’s ready to start dating again and then begins receiving gifts from an anonymous secret Santa, Joel is forced to confront the feelings he’s suppressed for so long. As Joel struggles with jealousy and guilt amid the holiday season, he must decide if he’s ready to grow up and reach for what he’s always wanted but never thought he could have.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2017 Advent Calendar "Stocking Stuffers."
The Matzah Ball
by Jean Meltzer'A luminous celebration of all types of love, threaded with the message that everyone is worthy of it' Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex TalkOy! to the world Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she's hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach. But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah's not magical. It's not merry. It's not Christmas. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel's determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration on the last night of Hanukkah, even if it means working with her summer camp archenemy-Jacob Greenberg. Though Rachel and Jacob haven't seen each other since they were kids, their grudge still glows brighter than a menorah. But as they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah-and Jacob-in a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze. Praise for Jean Meltzer 'A funny, fresh holiday read to tickle your funny bone and warm your heart' Sheila Roberts'A warm, heartfelt ode to self-acceptance, honesty, and tight-knit Jewish communities, The Matzah Ball gently - and rightfully - insists we don't need to be perfect or "normal" to deserve and find love. The story was a true pleasure to read' Olivia Dade
The Matzah Ball: A Novel
by Jean MeltzerA MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK SELECTED BY * POPSUGAR * BUSTLE * BUZZFEED * BOOKPAGE * GOODREADS MEMBERS"The Matzah Ball had me laughing out loud...an all-around terrific read."—Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling authorOy! to the worldRachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt is a nice Jewish girl with a shameful secret: she loves Christmas. For a decade she&’s hidden her career as a Christmas romance novelist from her family. Her talent has made her a bestseller even as her chronic illness has always kept the kind of love she writes about out of reach.But when her diversity-conscious publisher insists she write a Hanukkah romance, her well of inspiration suddenly runs dry. Hanukkah&’s not magical. It&’s not merry. It&’s not Christmas. Desperate not to lose her contract, Rachel&’s determined to find her muse at the Matzah Ball, a Jewish music celebration on the last night of Hanukkah, even if it means working with her summer camp archenemy—Jacob Greenberg.Though Rachel and Jacob haven&’t seen each other since they were kids, their grudge still glows brighter than a menorah. But as they spend more time together, Rachel finds herself drawn to Hanukkah—and Jacob—in a way she never expected. Maybe this holiday of lights will be the spark she needed to set her heart ablaze. "A luminous celebration of all types of love, threaded with the message that everyone is worthy of it.&”—Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk
The Maui Effect: A Novel
by Sara AckermanA dazzling new romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Sara Ackerman. They say opposites attract, but are they meant to last? &‘Iwa Young&’s life is high in the Maui rainforest. As a field biologist, she&’s happiest in the company of trees and birds and waterfalls. When a developer arrives with plans for a so-called eco resort in the middle of a forest full of endangered species, &‘Iwa puts all her energy into the fight to protect it. But a chance encounter threatens to distract her. His name is Dane Parsons, a big-wave surfer from California. &‘Iwa has a few unbreakable rules, and at the top of her list: never date a surfer. Dane is part of an underground group of big-wave riders, and his connection to the ocean runs deep. When he meets &‘Iwa, he can&’t get her out of his mind. But &‘Iwa wants nothing to do with Dane until he offers to help protect her beloved forest and waterfall. Always on the hunt for the ultimate ride, Dane suddenly glimpses something even greater. In this thunderous love story, we travel deep into the Maui rainforest and hop across the globe from Hawai'i to California to Portugal, chasing waves the size of nine-story buildings—where the unthinkable is always just one breath away.
The Maverick
by Diana PalmerAlways in the middle of trouble, be it during roundup or at Jacobsville county dances, Harley Fowler emerges unscathed. Until he meets whirlwind, top-notch investigator Alice Jones, who is trying to solve a murder involving the one family Harley doesn't want to talk about--his own. Suddenly he's in the midst of mayhem--and all he can think about is protecting Alice. But the stubborn woman is unappreciative of his efforts. What's a confirmed maverick to do? Is seduction the solution?
The Maverick
by Rhonda NelsonFormer Ranger Guy McCann has built a reputation for pulling off the impossible. There's never been anyone who's dared more, done more. . . ;. Still, he's nervous when his former commander, Colonel Garrett, calls in his favor. The last two guys who paid ended up married! But that's not about to happen to this Guy. . . ;. Special Forces training instructor Julia Beckham knows she's a little uptight. . . ;but she's trying to fix that. And who better to help her loosen up than her new partner, legendary maverick Guy McCann? She knows Guy's in a hurry to move on and leave the military behind him. But he can't do that until she decides to let him out of her bed. . . ;.
The Maverick & the Manhattanite
by Leanne BanksUSA TODAY bestselling author Leanne Banks returns to Rust Creek Falls, the setting for the popular Montana Mavericks: Rust Creek Cowboys, where a cowboy is sure to find love-when he least expects it! Rust Creek Ramblings Ever since volunteer coordinator Lissa Roarke rolled into town with her fancy luggage and metropolitan attitude, Sheriff Gage Christensen has been fit to be tied. Everything about Lissa seems to rub Gage the wrong way. She talks too fast, she's too bossy, she's just too...darned...irritating. And readers, you know what that means. It's only a matter of time before these two squawking opposites find their way-together! But there's a rough road ahead for Rust Creek's sexy sheriff and his do-gooder girl. Can Big Sky and Big Apple make it past the first frost? Just how much will a city girl sacrifice for the strong arms of the law?
The Maverick Cowboy (Morgan Ranch #2)
by Kate PearceThe heartbreak of their childhood drove the Morgan brothers far from their family’s California ranch—and one another. But as they face the wounds of the past, each feels the land calling him home . . . Blue Morgan never thought he’d crave long days on horseback, working the cattle ranch where he grew up. But after a decade of getting shouted and shot at in the Marines, fresh air and hard work are just what he needs to settle his restless energy. Except no matter how hard he tries to focus, his mind wanders to the pretty, prickly new veterinarian instead. There’s no denying the spark between Jenna McDonald and Blue. But with her job at risk and her own family’s expectations to wrangle, Jenna isn’t looking for another sparring partner. Blue needs her expertise on horses. And if she can help solve his mother’s disappearance, she’s willing to pitch in. But she’ll leave his ideas about how love should be scheduled to him. Jenna is tired of being told what she can’t have—and ready to reach for what she wants . . . “If you love cowboys—and who doesn’t—you’ll love the Morgans!” —Cora Seton, New York Times bestselling author on The Reluctant Cowboy
The Maverick Doctor and Miss Prim (Rebels with a Cause #1)
by Scarlet WilsonUnleashing the "real" Callie Turner!Dr. Matt Sawyer isn’t afraid to break rules. After losing his wife on a field mission, he thinks life is too short for red tape. When there’s a suspected outbreak in his E.R., the last person he wants brought in is someone like Callie "By the Book" Turner!Callie is truly in the firing line, but Matt is reluctantly intrigued by the latent beauty under her neat designer suits, and sparks are soon flying-in more ways than one-between the buttoned-up investigator and this sexy rebel doctor!
The Maverick Fakes a Bride!
by Christine RimmerDo You Take This (Faux) Fiancée? Rust Creek Ramblings All the single ladies in Rust Creek Falls know Travis Dalton. And they all know the sexy, rascally rancher is not the marrying kind. So how is it that our town's most notorious bachelor has wound up engaged on a Western reality TV show? We here at the Gazette are pleased The Great Roundup has chosen our hometown heartbreaker as a contestant. And we are definitely rooting for Travis's unexpected union with childhood friend Brenna O'Reilly, the one girl we believe can keep this cowboy on his toes. But is it true this betrothal is strictly a fabrication for the cameras? Pass the popcorn, dear readers. We suspect this made-for-TV romance could be headed straight for a Hollywood happy ending!
The Maverick Makes the Grade (Montana Mavericks: The Trail to Tenacity #2)
by Stella BagwellShe could teach him a thing or two about love… Widower rancher Win Jackson believes he will never love again. When he moves to Bronco with his boys to take an agribusiness position at the high school, he is hoping only for a fresh start for his kids. Fellow schoolteacher Stacy Abernathy catches him by surprise. She&’s too young, too pretty and way too optimistic for a cowboy like Win. But Stacy senses an instant connection to Win that feels suspiciously like the Real Thing, and she&’s ready to risk it all to be his woman for keeps…From Harlequin Montana Mavericks: Book 1: Redeeming the Maverick by Christine RimmerBook 2: The Maverick Makes the Grade by Stella BagwellBook 3: That Maverick of Mine by Kathy DouglassBook 4: The Maverick's Christmas Kiss by Joanna SimsBook 5: The Maverick's Christmas Countdown by Heatherly BellBook 6: The Maverick's Resolution by Brenda Harlen
The Maverick Marriage
by Cathy Gillen ThackerWILD WEST WEDDINGSWITH ONLY FORTY-EIGHT HOURS TO LASSO THEIR MATES-IT'S A STAMPEDE...TO THE ALTAR!He had power, success, his two sons-but no woman. So when Trace McKendrick found out Uncle Max had arranged for him to be reunited with his long-lost bride and longtime love, he didn't know if he should thank the old coot in the great beyond-or curse him!Susannah Hart had devastated Trace when she walked out on him. But now, after separate marriages and a couple of kids each, she nearly destroyed him. Because Trace only had to do basic math to figure out that one of Susannah's boys was also his....
The Maverick Millionaire
by Alison RobertsThe man she has been waiting for... Jake Logan may be ex-military, but recently he'd been more at home among the glitterati of Hollywood's finest. So different from where he is right now: seeking shelter from a powerful storm with the most beautiful woman he's ever met. She's a breath of fresh air! Ellie Sutton doesn't trust easily; she's discovered that the hard way. With nowhere to run, for some reason she feels safe with the handsome enigmatic stranger. But as rescue draws closer, they realize they don't want their time together to end.... The Logan Twins: One storm-two happy endings!
The Maverick Preacher
by Victoria BylinOnce upon a time, he was one of Boston's most righteous ministers. Now Joshua Blue is a guilt-stricken man scouring the West to find the sister he drove away with his pride. When the trail leads him to Denver, a beautiful boardinghouse owner might be the key to unlocking past secrets....By sheer determination, Adelaide Clark has raised her young son alone. When Joshua arrives at her door, Adie fears he'll tear her family apart. As she gets to know the charming preacher, however, she sees he's come to make amends for past wrongs. Soon his strong faith sparks Adie's long-buried hope for a future with a God-sent partner at her side....
The Maverick Prince
by Catherine MannMr. November:Antonio Medina, Stetson-clad royaltyHis Past:Living without royal constraintsHis Present:Dealing with the results of his ruseThe world knew him only as a Texas shipping magnate, lover of the finer things in life...including Shannon Crawford. But when Tony Medina's true identity was splashed across the tabloids, he could no longer hide his royal heritage. Despite his lover's furious reaction to the news, Tony had no choice but to whisk her away to his secret island retreat. He claimed he was simply guarding Shannon from the paparazzi. But Tony's true goal was to win her back...by any means necessary.
The Maverick Returns (Fatherhood)
by Roz Denny FoxShe once loved a cowboy...When Tate Walker was killed in a barroom brawl, he left his widow with a small run-down ranch in south Texas and a daughter he falsely claimed wasn't his. Willow had accepted Tate's proposal because Cooper Drummond, the love of her life, refused to put aside his rodeo plans, despite her fears for his safety.A year later, a cowboy appears out of nowhere, looking for work. He'd heard about a widow who could use some help. To Willow's shock, it's Cooper Drummond. And to Coop's shock, the widow is his onetime fiancée, now the mother of a little girl who's been diagnosed with a troubling condition.She still loves that cowboy...And that cowboy's never forgotten her. Can the two of them-the three of them-become a family? Can Coop love her daughter as his own?
The Maverick Takes a Wife
by Charlotte MooreTHE MAVERICKRancher Logan Spurwood tried to ignore the whispers of the townsfolk. He'd paid his dues for a crime he didn't commit-but his neighbors in Newellton would never let him forget. Would the town gossips scare off Marilee Haggerty-the one woman who made him dream of a bright future?MEETS HIS MATCHMarilee Haggerty was only visiting Newellton. But due to Logan Spurwood, she quickly became the center of the town's latest scandal. She believed Logan's claims of innocence, and his not-so-innocent kisses stirred her very soul. But was she willing to risk everything for the love of this handsome outlaw?
The Maverick Who Ruled Her Heart (Heart of Mississippi #2)
by Susan CarlisleWhen trouble comes knocking...Nutritionist Kelsey Davis has a plan. Leaving Golden Shores-and her past-firmly behind her, she's ready for a new job, a fresh start and a life led her way!That is, until Dr. Jordon King arrives back in town. He doesn't remember her and, worse, he's even more deliciously sexy than ever! Kelsey is falling for Jordon all over again-but once she uncovers the truth that links Jordon to their painful past, can she still allow him to rule her heart...?
The Maverick and the Lady
by Heather GrahamMartine would do anything to save her ranch, even if it means putting everything—including her heart—in the hands of a handsome stranger When Kane Montgomery came riding into Martine Galway&’s life like a savior, he seemed too good to be true. A ranch owner, Martine is on the verge of losing everything—and Kane is her last hope. She knows she shouldn&’t trust this stranger, but Kane claims that his interest in Martine&’s fate is genuine, and though she&’s never been a naive woman, she&’s worried that she might be acting like one now. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Heather Graham including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
The Maverick of Copper Creek (Copper Creek Cowboys #1)
by R. C. Ryan"Found love, lost treasure and ever-present danger. R.C. Ryan delivers it all with page-turning romance." ---NORA ROBERTS, New York Times bestselling author. "Engaging...Ryan paints a picturesque image of the rugged landscape and the boisterous, loving, close-knit Conway family."--Publishers Weekly on Quinn"Ryan takes readers to Big Sky country in a big way with her vivid visual dialogue as she gives us a touching love story with a mystery subplot. The characters, some good and one evil, will stay with you long after the book is closed."--RT Book Reviews on Quinn THE MAVERICK OF COPPER CREEK In the New York Times bestselling tradition of Linda Lael Miller and Diana Palmer, comes R.C. Ryan's stunning new western trilogy about the MacKenzie brothers of Copper Creek, Montana.
The Maverick's Accidental Bride
by Christine RimmerMarried by Mistake? Rust Creek Ramblings Welcome back, faithful readers! The Rust Creek Rambler has an exclusive for you: Jordyn Leigh Cates has gotten married! That's right, our innocent Jordyn, who came to town a few years back with the Rust Creek Falls "Gal Rush," tied the knot on July Fourth in what appeared to be a very impulsive ceremony. No one could blame the blushing bridesmaid for saying "I do" to Will Clifton. The sexy, blue-eyed rancher is six feet of pure muscle and charm. But are these two merely love-struck friends who got swept away at someone else's wedding? Our sources suggest otherwise. Stay tuned to find out the true story behind these surprise spouses-and see if they can make it past their honeymoon!
The Maverick's Baby Arrangement (Montana Mavericks: What Happened to Beatrix? #3)
by Kathy DouglassHe’ll do anything for his child’s sake…THE COWBOY TAKES A (FAKE) WIFE Wealthy workaholic rancher Daniel Dubois has everything money can buy, but it’s not enough. If he can’t convince authorities he’s worthy, he will soon lose custody of his orphaned baby niece. Event planner Brittany Brandt rejects Daniel’s marriage of convenience until little Hailey wins her over. Soon they are a cozy family of three—and Daniel’s biggest problem is guarding his heart against his make-believe bride…
The Maverick's Baby-in-Waiting: Carrying The Billionaire's Baby (manhattan Babies) / The Maverick's Baby-in-waiting (montana Mavericks: The Lonelyhearts Ranch) (Montana Mavericks: The Lonelyhearts Ranch #2)
by Melissa SenateA millionaire…and baby booties? Rust Creek RamblingsPretty-and-pregnant Mikayla Brown is Rust Creek Falls’ newest resident. Poor as a church mouse, she is determined to make it on her own, so what is she doing with Tulsa billionaire Jensen Jones? Everyone knows that the cowboy-booted businessman doesn’t “do” commitment—and Mikayla is in no position (literally!) to do casual. Yet our sources suggest Jensen may be Mikayla’s Prince Charming in disguise. Could our expectant, independent Cinderella have finally found her perfect match?
The Maverick's Bridal Bargain: Road Trip With The Best Man / The Maverick's Bridal Bargain (montana Mavericks) (Montana Mavericks #61)
by Christy JeffriesA pretend engagement leads to true love and a very real marriage between a wedding planner and a Montana rancher in this contemporary romance.Cole Dalton doesn’t believe in love and marriage—not anymore. The ex-marine and rancher knows that life holds no guarantees, especially after losing his mother to a tragic fire at his family ranch. But Cole can’t resist helping a woman in distress and wedding planner Vivienne Shuster is about to get fired by her boss from hell for not booking any new business. So Cole starts planning his own wedding, happy to play an eager groom, especially since coordinating his nuptials means more time up close and personal with Vivienne. Until suddenly the cowboy is wishing for a very real wedding with his pretty planner. . . .
The Maverick's Bride
by Catherine PalmerHer faith takes her across the world and into the path of a most extraordinary man. Freshly arrived in East Africa, Emma Pickering is instantly drawn to Adam King. The rugged cowboy is as compelling as he is mysterious. And if he'll agree to a marriage of convenience, it would solve both their problems. Emma could secure her inheritance—and with it, her chance to find her sister. Adam could gain the funds needed to carve his ranch out of the savanna. Yet their match is anything but "convenient" when Emma's fears gain hold, and malicious whispers threaten to tear the couple apart. Only their love and shared faith can save their life together.