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The first novel in a new series from bestselling author Nan Rossiter tells the moving story of a couple struggling to start a family and the young foster girl with a heart condition who changes their lives forever.“A multi-leveled, beautifully written story that will glow in readers’ hearts long after the last page is turned.”—Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling authorCan the course that they’ve set for the future handle a slight detour...?Macey and Ben Samuelson have much to be thankful for: great friends, a beautiful—if high-maintenance—Victorian house on idyllic Tybee Island, and a rock-solid marriage. The only thing missing is what they want the most. After her fifth miscarriage in six years, Macey worries that the family they’ve always dreamed of might be out of reach. Her sister suggests adoption, but Macey and Ben aren’t interested in pursuing that path...until a three-legged golden retriever named Keeper wags his way into their home and their hearts.Harper Wheaton just got kicked out of another foster home and it won’t be the last if she keeps losing her temper. She’s not sure why she gets mad; maybe because no family seems to want a nine-year-old girl with a heart condition. She loves her social worker, Cora, but knows that staying with her forever isn’t an option. Will she ever find a family to call her own?As a physician’s assistant, Macey meets lots of kids. Harper Wheaton’s a tough one, but Macey knows the little girl has already struggled more than most. It gets Macey and Ben to thinking about all the children who need homes. Then Harper goes missing, and one thing is suddenly crystal clear: life is complicated—but love doesn’t have to be.

Seattle. La diciassettenne Rowan Roth non ha un sogno, ma un obiettivo: essere la migliore per garantirsi l'accesso all'università che ha scelto. È un fuoco che le brucia dentro, indomabile. Lo stesso fuoco che le ha permesso di sopravvivere al liceo, in particolare a quell'insopportabile saputello di nome Neil McNair. Non c'è stato compito in classe o competizione in cui non si siano affrontati, soprattutto se c'erano di mezzo i libri. Per questo, quando l'ultimo giorno di scuola inizia la famosa caccia al tesoro degli studenti dell'ultimo anno, Rowan è determinata a vincere. È una gara spietata, in cui solo un vero esperto di letteratura può trionfare. Lei è pronta a tutto, persino ad allearsi con il suo acerrimo nemico. Con il passare delle ore, i due mettono da parte le divergenze e diventano una squadra imbattibile. Anzi, scoprono di avere molte cose in comune. Con stupore, Rowan deve ammettere che Neil non è così male. Che il caldo profumo della sua felpa è confortante. Forse, in tutti quegli anni, si è sempre sbagliata. O forse lui sta tramando qualcosa. Rowan non ne è certa, sa solo che non riesce a smettere di pensare a quel bacio rubato su una panchina...

In The Days After that Night, three Ijaw women collide to shape the future of renowned energy engineer, Dinipre "Dini" Brisibe. His wife, who couldn't give him a child, his mother, who believed she knew best, and the other woman he wished away.Can a man like Dini consider polygamy? A deacon without guile, married to a perfect woman, Tonbra, with a perfect family life? Yet, Dini finds himself in love with a woman, Oyinemi, he wasn't married to.The night Ebisine Francis George died a string of events that will shape the lives of his widow, Tonbra, and everyone she comes in contact with was set in motion.Mama lived all of her life for her children. After the death of her husband, she continued to hold a strong bond in the family. Now her first son, Dini, marries against her wishes, and Mama will stop at nothing to make sure he gets his due.Oyinemi just wanted to do the right thing and show gratitude for the benefits she otherwise may not have gotten, but a demand on her womanhood will drive her morals to an extreme. Can she willingly compromise her conscience?The days after that night are full of conflict, deception, betrayal, loyalty, high suspense, and emotional tension.

Sometimes being in the wrong place at the wrong time can lead to an unexpected romantic adventure.Nancy Smart is in the wrong place at the wrong time when she becomes accidentally embroiled in a plan to kidnap the heir to a fortune and her ordinary life is turned upside down.Back in the gang's tropical hideaway, the homemade rum starts to flow and friendships are formed. She even finds herself falling in love with the ruggedly attractive head honcho, Joe. Despite the palm trees, the glistening ocean and the warm sunset kisses, this is not a holiday and Nancy cannot stay much longer. However, the bungling gang's incompetent plot seems doomed to failure. Sympathising with their plight and not wanting to see them go to prison, she agrees to collaborate with her captives as they hatch a new and improved plan.Soon, Nancy finds herself leading a wild goose chase across the streets of Europe, with the police in hot pursuit. With everybody's freedom resting on her shoulders, does she have enough courage to succeed? And if she does, can she ever see Joe again without putting all their lives in danger?This pacy romantic adventure is the debut novel by author Amelia Short. Full of love, laughter and incompetent kidnappers. Think Bridget Jones meets Ruthless People!

He had been unable to take his eyes off the maid of honour, who also happened to be the twin of the bride. And she noticed.Emmanuelle and Pamelle Ukpabi are twin sisters who are as different temperamentally as they are alike physically.Pamelle got herself nicknamed pepper just because she is hot like the small Italian pepper. But when she meets the gentle parish pastor of Unchanging Faith International Church, Obasse Edim, both are faced with the greatest character challenge they had ever encountered.Obasse, who was the groom's local pastor, had been asked to preach the sermon at Akim Duke's wedding to Emmanuelle Ukpabi, in Emmanuelle and Pamelle's local church. Fighting his attraction to her was not the only battle he had on his hands. Pamelle's character and faith opposed Obasse's.Could love get a chance?

The weapons of the mind-war Destan and Callimay are in the middle of are showing major signs of wear and tear. Between the devestating blow Callimay was just dealt by Canary's bombshell revelation and the monster Destan fights on a daily basis, will these two be able to withstand this storm and fight through without shattering? Can they win this battle against Elder?<BR>***<BR>Mental Tempest - the fourth instalment of the Behind Even The Shadows series - Tdives into the depths of what the Shadows is doing to bring about Eternal Eclipse; Callimay helping bring it to fruition without truly knowing. During this dive there are moments of total bewilderment that both character and reader will encounter; the mind being tested to the point that it is possible to doubt every, single thing that happens as being real. It's even possible that your trust in characters will begin to wane due to their actions.<BR>***<BR>Dive in today and immerse yourself in this Dystopian world of NA (New Adult) characters, their friends, families, and even enemies. Featuring: <BR>- World map (printed editions only)- Pronunciation key- Dialogue intense sections- Wholesome action, drama, and suspense<BR>This 24-chapter, fourth installment of a six-novel series is bound to keep you entertained and wondering what will happen next!<BR>Would you survive in such a hostile world? Would you be one who is hunted (left-handed)? How would you handle such a situation either way?

Sometimes the star you wish on is the one that leads you home.When Delanie Fletcher's acting career implodes overnight, the last place she wants to run is home-and the last person she wants to see is the high school sweetheart she never got over. But her grandmother's final gift is a kids' play that needs a director, and Delanie can't say no to the woman who first put her on a stage.Caleb Toews has spent a decade being responsible-raising his daughter, helping out on the family farm, burying his screenwriting dreams. He's made peace with his choices. Mostly. But when Delanie breezes back into town and needs an assistant director, working beside her again feels less like closure and more like a second chance he doesn't deserve.Between chaotic rehearsals, a cast of scene-stealing kids, and a small town that never forgot they were meant to be together, Delanie and Caleb discover that the spark between them never really died. But can two people with such different lives find a future on the same stage?Every Star that Shines is the first standalone book in the clean and sweet Peace Country Romance series. If you like second-chance sweethearts, single dads, meddling small towns, and a little theatrical chaos, grab your ticket to Peace Crossing.Get your copy today!

Tired of being a pawn for her father and an emotional punching bag for her ex-boyfriend, Sadie Stewart runs away. She leaves behind a lucrative job, at her father's financial company, and narcissistic, abusive ex-boyfriend, Bryce Shaw. Her heart longs for a peaceful, simple life on beloved Abbott Island in Lake Erie, Ohio where she spent magical summers with grandparents she adored. On the island, Sadie takes over her grandparents' small island home and her gram's rental cottages. With a fresh start on the island, she tries to push the past behind and dig in to make the rental business thrive. As Sadie and her dog, settle into her new home, her thoughts wander to Joel Grayson, her teen crush. As soon as he crosses her mind, she dashes the thought away. Not ready to share her heart with anyone, she pushes herself to finish her tasks. Joel Grayson left the island long enough to train at the Police Academy. The folks in the community trust him, even with his failures. Before Sadie's grandpa died, Joel had promised him he'd look after their cottages, with a secret hope Sadie might return. When he's on patrol and finds a woman on his friend's property, he bristles until he realizes his dream girl has come home. Sadie recognizes Joel and immediately guards her heart. Her experience with Bryce left her untrusting and hesitant. Even handsome and kind Joel won't tempt her to open her heart. When someone is set on sabotaging Sadie's future, she seeks Joel's help. As they are drawn together, Joel wants to protect Sadie as a police officer and a friend. Sadie begins to trust Joel and allows the wall around her heart to crumble, just a little. As Joel tries to find the person behind the menacing, Sadie fights to build her rental business and latch on to the peace she longs for. Even as Joel and Sadie grow closer, a dark cloud hangs over them. Ugly graffiti, a fire, and threats cause Sadie grief. She wants to believe in God, the way her grandparents did and longs for the peace that passes understanding, but her heart hesitates to trust anyone. Joel needs to place his past behind him and allow God to work in his heart. In his attempts to protect Sadie, he falls for her all over again, even though she keeps her distance. Will Joel and Sadie overcome their fear and lack of trust? When they discover who is sabotaging Sadie's future, can they stop them? Will two broken people find their path to love? Home Where She Belongs is a romance with a dash of mystery and the promise of hope, as Joel and Sadie discover what it means to trust in the God who loves them.

An ice princess with a broken heart. A pro hockey player with a secret.For Sarah Maguire, spending the summer at Lake Muskoka was supposed to be about finding the courage to put back the pieces of her shattered life-not falling in love with the charming yet unsophisticated hockey player from next door.Daniel Walton may have been praying for Miss Right to appear, but Sarah's ice princess act just cries Miss Wrong. Dan's summer plans hadn't included befriending a redhead with a sassy tongue and cute accent, but as Muskoka works its magic he soon discovers that underneath the frost and prickles is the funny, feisty, loving woman he's waited all his life to meet.As their friendship deepens, Sarah comes to appreciate Dan's patience and kindness yet struggles to let go of the past and embrace the future, while Dan, only too conscious of the personal history he wants to forget, questions the wisdom of pursuing a girl whose heart may never be wholly his - who may soon return to live on the opposite side of the world.Will past regrets lead to further heartbreak? Or can Sarah and Dan learn to leave the past in the past and embrace God's promises for the future?Muskoka Blue is the sixth book in the Original Six, a sweet and swoony, slightly sporty, Christian hockey romance series from bestselling author Carolyn Miller.

Sometimes the star you wish on is the one that leads you home.When Delanie Fletcher's acting career implodes overnight, the last place she wants to run is home-and the last person she wants to see is the high school sweetheart she never got over. But her grandmother's final gift is a kids' play that needs a director, and Delanie can't say no to the woman who first put her on a stage.Caleb Toews has spent a decade being responsible-raising his daughter, helping out on the family farm, burying his screenwriting dreams. He's made peace with his choices. Mostly. But when Delanie breezes back into town and needs an assistant director, working beside her again feels less like closure and more like a second chance he doesn't deserve.Between chaotic rehearsals, a cast of scene-stealing kids, and a small town that never forgot they were meant to be together, Delanie and Caleb discover that the spark between them never really died. But can two people with such different lives find a future on the same stage?Every Star that Shines is the first standalone book in the clean and sweet Peace Country Romance series. If you like second-chance sweethearts, single dads, meddling small towns, and a little theatrical chaos, grab your ticket to Peace Crossing.Get your copy today!

With a ne'er do well ex-husband wanting to reconcile and a handsome coworker offering a new beginning, Poppy finds herself in a modern tale of courtly love more riveting than the novels on her nightstand.Poppy Berman gave her heart to Jared Levine at sixteen years-old, but twenty years later, Jared crushes her dreams and their marriage with the mention of just one name. Two years after their separation, Jared swoops back in spouting new religious beliefs and says he wants his family back. At the same time, the pale green eyes of Joe Trautweig urge Poppy toward a future free from Jared. Poppy has always used medieval fiction and its tales of courtly love as an escape from real life, but she suddenly finds herself as the heroine in her own story of romance, intrigue, betrayal, and redemption. Either man Poppy chooses brings her toward a holy book she's never understood, and it challenges her own beliefs about God. Ultimately, Poppy must decide if repairing what's been broken (tikkun olam) means restoration of the past or the creation of something completely new.Tropes: Love Triangle Workplace Romance Second Chance Romance Enemies to Lovers Later in Life Romance

A Snow White Sweet and Clean Romance Fairytale Retelling...Billionaire Zach Stevenson, is handsome, confident and in great demand for his skills as a well known yacht designer and builder of boats all along the west coast.He's got almost everything he's dreamed of, except the one thing he wants most: Walker's Cove Marina.There's only one obstacle standing in his way: Great Grandfather's will stipulates he must marry by his 27th birthday to receive his inheritance. He only has 3 weeks until the deadline.Cassie White escaped life with her self-absorbed stepmother in Seattle, Washington to live with her dad's brother, Doc White. It doesn't take long for her to settle in, living and working with her uncle and his six friends at the edge of the small town of Paradise Lake.Cassie feels safe in the large old Victorian cottage until suddenly one day, someone goes to great lengths to try to hurt her.Now, she is afraid and desperate for help.Will being forced together tear Zach and Cassie apart, or throw them towards true love?If you like strong but wounded heroes and feisty but scarred heroines, you'll adore this love story. This is a marriage-of-convenience, second chance sweet romance with a happily ever after that's sure to make you fall in love all over again!

After his wife's death, Marco Ricci feels all alone. Although he has his sister and her family, Marco wants someone with whom he can share his life. When he meets Katie, he is sure that God has sent him the answer to his prayers. But Katie is married to an abusive man, who has been paralyzed in a tragic accident. Committed to staying true to her vows and her God, she settles into a life of caring for an ungrateful husband, hoping that God might have more for her someday. With a broken heart, Marco decides to leave Katie behind and head back home to find a new life. Throwing himself into his work with his brother-in-law and nephews, he still finds himself lonely and seeking for something more. As he loses sight of what really matters, he carelessly makes a decision that alters the course of his life. In despair he wonders if God will forgive and repair what has been broken. Can God bring beauty from ashes and make all things new again? In The Wonted Voice of Forgiveness, Mary Cates tackles some of the hard questions of love, lust, and forgiveness and points the reader to a God Who loves us, even when we neglect to follow His plan.