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IN APRIL OF 1906, THE GROUND IN SAN FRANCISCO SHOOK BUILDINGS AND LIVES FROM THEIR COMFORTABLE FOUNDATIONS.From the ashes of destruction, two women and a man whose fortunes came from his gambling skills find themselves pitted against each other in a ruthless competition of daring, corruption, and unimaginable splendor. Fortune and power lie before them...but only for the one who wins. Author Ciji Ware captivates with this gripping story of clash and courage that was inspired by real events. The passion of Amelia Bradshaw will enthrall as she duels to create beauty out of untold destruction.

Robert Edenhall, the Duke of Devonbrook, had once been a dashing second son, a man without a worry or care, before a terrible tragedy took nearly everything from him. Retreating to a remote castle in the Scottish Highlands, he thinks to live out his days in broken solitude. But he never expected he would soon discover a mysterious young woman trespassing in his home. Catriona MacBryan has spent a happy childhood in the Scottish Highlands, raised on legend and lore, never knowing the true circumstances surrounding her birth. When she unexpectedly stumbles upon the new laird of Rosmorigh, what she sees is a man in torment, a torment she instinctively seeks to heal. But soon, a chance meeting threatens to reveal a long-hidden truth, and Catriona finds she must bravely face the efforts of those who threaten her. Will the truth prevail...and, perhaps, even lead to love?

From Amazon Bestselling Author Coreene Callahan comes a spellbinding novel about a woman born to stand in the breech between parallel worlds where revolution is imminent, honor means little, and the stakes are life and death.Truly Langford-Bardot has spent her life pretending to be normal. No one knows about the monsters that stalk her sleep, or that she was left inside a cardboard box on the steps of a church as a newborn. Raised in foster care on the tough streets of Philadelphia, she learned to take care of herself and trust no one.After being forced out of her dream job, she's working a dead-end one when a mysterious stranger arrives with proof she's heiress to a Victorian mansion in a ramshackle neighborhood. But upon entering her new home, Truly accidentally unlocks a door to a magical realm, releasing an ancient evil from its prison-along with a dark family secret.Hunted by those who rule the mirror kingdom, Truly comes face-to-face with Westvane, the queen's slayer, and is given an ultimatum-help him recapture the monster she set free and kill the queen, or be executed for opening a portal to another world.

Jacqueline Finch and her mystical, magical bookshop is back in this third entry of the bestselling Three Tomes Bookshop series!Spring is in full swing in lakefront Button Cove, and Jacqueline is embracing her new life-her friends, her new home, the crones down the street, and especially the detective with a hot-Viking vibe. It's not half bad, considering the fact that she has the bickering literary characters of Mrs. Hudson (Sherlock's landlady) and the dour, creepy housekeeper Mrs. Danvers from Rebecca "helping" her to run the bookshop, and her nemesis Egala Stone is opening her own store down the block.And then there's the handsome new undertaker-er, mortician-who's taken over the town funeral parlor and who has all the women ga-ga over him-including Jacqueline's friends. Things get a little weird when Detective Massermey's daughter seeks out help from Jacqueline, but surely she can handle that...right?But when legendary mandrakes mysteriously begin to start growing in her garden, and then a woman is found dead...with puncture wounds on her neck, Jacqueline finds herself caught up in a surreal mashup of the undead, animated book character,s and the rest of her messy, messy life...

A THIRTY YEAR OLD MURDER... Old Town, Edinburgh, in a squalid tenement where poverty, rats, and disease are rampant, a young woman who worked in a local tavern lies dying. Just another number and bound for a pauper's grave in Greyfriar's kirkyardA BOY FOUND STANDING IN HIS MOTHER'S BLOOD... Alone, his grandmother the only family left, young Angus Brodie hides in the shadows nearby, the bronze medallion his dying mother pressed into his hand clenched in a tight fist as the constables carry her body from the tenement. And a name overheard--the man who was there that night, seen by the woman who collected the rents.A VOW MADE, A PROMISE TO BE KEPT...As his mother lay dying, Angus Brodie vowed that he would find the one responsible for her death no matter how long it took.

Laurel Ewing hides her traumatic childhood behind an impenetrable emotional fortress. The successful journalist buries herself in writing about her outdoor adventures and caring for rescue animals to avoid the danger of others. But when her best friend sets Laurel up on a surprise blind date, her carefully guarded world is rocked.Charlie Blackmore may be handsome, charming, and passionate about his work, but Laurel knows his type all too well. The consummate ladies' man can't possibly offer the safety and stability her wary heart requires. Yet as they're thrown together again and again, Charlie manages to disarm Laurel's defenses and inspire unfamiliar longing.The more Laurel tries to resist, the stronger their magnetic pull grows. Her heart wavers on the precipice of trust, leading her to question her initial assumptions about Charlie. Is he truly the Casanova she'd painted him to be? Or could he be the anchor she's secretly been seeking?Laurel is no stranger to life-threatening risks in her professional exploits. The real question now is, will she dare to gamble with the most fragile thing she possesses - her heart - to uncover the truth about Charlie, and perhaps, find the love she's always denied herself?From bestselling author Cindy Stark, Breathless is the tenth book in the Aspen series full of enthralling heroes and the strong women who love them. If you enjoy heartwarming romances with a side of sexy set in a charming small town, you'll love these stories.Content Warning: This book lightly touches on the subject of child abduction.

Annie Ross lleva un poco perdida toda su vida. Está a punto de descubrir que también se encuentra perdida en el tiempo, donde tendrá que tomar su lugar como guardiana y encontrar la manera de restaurar la fe del poderoso jefe del clan. ¿Conseguirá ganar también su corazón?Esta novela fue inicialmente publicada como una parte de la antología de The Winter Stone.

Embárcate en un viaje a la Escocia medieval, con la última princesa de Moray y el último príncipe picto.El destino de un hombre. Como último heredero varón del clan dún Scoti, el futuro de Keane está decidido desde que nació. Algún día, debía de ocupar el lugar de su hermano como guardián de la verdadera Piedra del Destino. Pero los vientos de las Highlands son cambiantes. Para sofocar una incipiente rebelión, el rey David de Escocia ordena el matrimonio de una nieta de MacBeth, el traidor, con el nuevo señor de Moray, un hombre que se rumorea que es tan peligroso y conspirador como su padre.Un beso que cambiará el destino. Cuando Lianae de Moray busca la protección de Keane dún Scoti, por un beso robado y buscando la oportunidad de conseguir su propio feudo, el último príncipe picto dará la espalda a sus parientes y amigos, para cumplir un destino que solo la anciana vidente ha previsto.

¿ The hangman has stolen her heart and now she's dancing on air ¿The Lady:Lady Eleanor Blackmore was at one time betrothed to Connor Wyland, son of a baron. Then life changed horribly when Connor's father took the job of hangman, sealing his family's fate and ending her future with Connor. Not wanting anyone but Connor, Eleanor takes a job at a nunnery caring for orphans and helping to find them homes.As fate has it, Eleanor, though forbidden to ever see him again, seeks out Connor one day, ending up at the hangman's doorstep with a request that will change everything.Son of a Hangman:At one time, Connor Wyland had everything to live for. He was a noble, a son of a baron, and betrothed to his best friend, Lady Eleanor Blackmore. When his father makes a bad decision and is condemned to death, the man makes a deal to save his life. He accepts the position of hangman, securing his life but ruining Connor's in the process.Connor's family has lost their title, lands and money. Everyone treats a hangman and his family worse than lepers or those with the plague. Having lost all respect was hard, but nothing compared to Connor's intense sorrow of losing his betrothed. Now, as the law states, once Connor's father passes on, Connor will inherit the position of hangman. His life comes crashing down even harder when, right after his father dies, Eleanor appears at his doorstep begging him for something that he has no right to give.Can a man make a decision from his heart when he knows his answer could haunt him forever?Love has no bounds but marriage has rules. A noble must never wed anyone from below the salt.(This series features the next generation from Elizabeth's Legacy of the Blade Series.)

Welcome to the new world from USA Today bestselling author Alexa Aston-Sugar Springs-a small town in East Texas where love has a way of turning up when you least expect it!A chef digging her way out of debt. A doctor making a huge career move. Two dedicated professionals who think they are too busy for love . . . .Viviana Romano leaves her small East Texas town after high school graduation and lives with relatives in Tuscany for three years, learning to cook the food of her ancestors. When she comes home from her years abroad, she lands a job at a steakhouse in Dallas, falling for a moody chef who winds up sinking Vivi into massive debt. Four years later-and finally debt-free-Vivi returns to her hometown and takes over Romano's, her parents' pizza parlor, with ambitious plans for the restaurant.As a boy, emergency room physician Ford Carpenter spent summers in Sugar Springs with his aunt and uncle, who were childless and always treated Ford as if he were their son. Facing burnout from eighteen-hours days managing a busy Houston ER, he agrees to go into practice with his uncle, eager to practice a different kind of medicine.While reclaiming his life and settling into Sugar Springs and a slower pace of life, Ford begins a romance with a reluctant Vivi, who is drawn to the handsome doctor and yet hesitant to commit to a relationship after being burned in the past.Will Vivi be able to risk her heart and find a future with Ford-or will the demons of her past doom their relationship from the start?Find the answer in Recipe for Love, Book 5 in Sugar Springs.

BOOK 3 OF THE "AMERICAN SPY SISTERS" NOVELS INSPIRED BY THE BRAVE U.S. WOMEN WHO FOUGHT THE NAZIS IN WW IIBrooke Bradley is headed for stardom in Hollywood when a whirlwind romance with a famous French film actor transports her to Paris just as the Nazis are storming her adopted country. Within months, the beautiful blonde with the amber eyes who speaks no French finds herself utterly alone and faced with a choice: collaborate and live comfortably with the invading enemy or join former journalist-turned-secret agent Christopher Laurent as an "Escape Helper" spiriting downed Allied fliers to safety to fly again another day.Struggling to learn the language and French customs, Brooke is recruited by British intelligence to employ her skills as an actress to execute the Allies' risky operations, even as she hides some shameful secrets of her own. At any point, the truths about her past mistakes threaten to jeopardize the lives of the pilots under her protection and send her and her fellow résistants to face a German firing squad.With tragic losses mounting and wanted posters featuring publicity photos from her film days plastered everywhere, Brooke adopts a new identity to fight for the liberation of France in partnership with the only man she's ever truly loved. But can they both survive as hope dims each day the brutal war endures?New York Times & USA Today bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning former broadcast journalist Ciji Ware once again displays her extraordinary talent for weaving historical fact into mesmerizing fiction in this heart stopping romantic thriller.

From New York Times bestselling author Julie Kenner aka J. Kenner ..."This book, as crammed with events as any suburban mom's calendar, shows you what would happen if Buffy got married and kept her past a secret. It's a hoot."-Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling authorA Booksense pick! A Target "break-out" book!Kate Connor is your average, everyday mom with two kids, a husband, and one very big secret ... she used to be a Demon Hunter for a secret arm of the Vatican. Now retired, she's more interested in the domestic than the demonic. So when she catches sight of a demon in Wal-Mart, she tells herself it's some other Hunter's problem. But when that demon attacks her in her kitchen, retirement is no longer an option.Now Kate has to kick a little demon butt, figure out why the creatures are trying to take her out and take over her home town, and at the same time take care of her 2 year old, deal with a hormonal 14 year old, get the family to Catholic mass on time, and try to keep her past a secret from her daughter and her husband.She's a little out of practice, but hey ... if she can juggle two kids and an impromptu dinner party, ridding the town of demons should be a piece of cake. Like the saying goes, Carpe Demon ... and Kate intends to do just that.***Dive into this fun and original (sub) urban fantasy novel (that could just as easily be called paranormal mommy lit!). With humor, action, adventure, horror and a romantic triangle that builds as the series progresses, Carpe Demon is not to be missed!All titles in the Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom seriesCarpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomCalifornia Demon: The Secret Life of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDemons Are Forever: Confessions of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDeja Demon: The Days and Nights of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDemon Ex MachinaPax DemonicaPraise for Carpe Demon: "Ninety-nine percent of the wives and moms in the country will identify with this heroine. I mean, like who hasn't had to battle demons between car pools and play dates?" Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author"I welcome the novels that decide to be utterly over-the-top and imagine paranormal and superhero lives for their chick- lit heroines. Take Carpe Demon ..." -Detroit Free Press "Sprightly, fast-paced . . . readers will find spunky Kate hard not to root for in spheres both domestic and demonic."-Publishers Weekly"Smart, fast-paced, unique ... a blend of sophistication and wit that has you laughing out loud."-Christine Feehan, New York Times bestselling author"Tongue-in-cheek . . . fast pacing and in-your-face action. Give it a try. Kate's a fun character and keeps you on the edge of your seat."-SFReader"Ms. Kenner has a style and delivery all her own . . . fun and innovative . . . [Carpe Demon] shouldn't be missed."-Fallen Angel Reviews"You're gonna love this book! A terrific summer read with lots of humor and crazy situations and action."-Fresh Fiction"This book was so much fun to read. I highly recommend this exceedingly entertaining read!"-Midwest Book Review"A fun netherworld thriller that readers will treasure."-The Best Reviews"A+ ... I am very ready for the next installment in Kate Connor's life."-The Romance Reader's Connection"Kenner scores a direct hit with this offbeat and humorous adventure, which has an engaging cast of characters. Car pools and holy water make an unforgettable mix."-Romantic Times

Gemini "Gemma" McKendrick knows just about everything about everybody in Townsend Harbor. When she's not serving on one of the many civic positions or leaping headlong into another hobby, she's hosting the Sunday Stitch 'N Bitch at her yarn and craft shop, Bazaar Girls. But all her schmoozing isn't converting to sales, and with her quirky boutique in big trouble, she makes a snap decision to rent out the basement of her cozy craftsman to Townsend Harbor newcomer Gabe Kelly. A man with a past as colorful as his tattoo sleeves, who has become an urban legend since he blew into town. And who better than Gemma, Townsend Harbor's own gossip guru, to answer the rumor mill's most pressing questions? Like whether the silver-tongued mechanic is as good with his hands as he is with a socket wrench.Gabriel "Gabe" Kelly wasn't born into a family so much as a criminal enterprise. Taught to lift, chop, and rebuild cars since before he could tie his own shoes, he's obliged to pay his debt to society before deserting Boston for Townsend Harbor, Washington.. A place he could stay out of trouble. He immediately lands about the only job an ex-con with prison muscles and neck tattoos could easily find in a town like this-a mechanic for a high-end vintage car shop. Moonlighting as the only tow truck in a thirty-mile radius, he rescues the absent-minded hottie who runs the local yarn shop. But he quickly discovers that a toy-sized car with a dashboard lit up by Christmas isn't the only thing in Gemma McKendrick's life desperately in need of maintenance. Gabe, who is uniquely qualified to diagnose and fix complicated mechanisms, finds his sexy landlord is impossible to figure out. Looks like he'll have to take a peek at her undercarriage to find out what makes her purr before he hits the road again.Because women of her caliber don't take home guys with his make and model...

In a small town where only some play by the rules, Afton dreams of opening a legitimate whiskey distillery alongside her renegade grandpa. But lurking in the shadows is a vindictive mayor, hell-bent on crushing their ambitions.To complicate matters further, Afton recognizes that one of the city council members with the power to decide their fate is the very man she shared a reckless night of teenage passion with-the one who never called. Now, she must reconcile the boy from her past with the irresistible, accomplished man who constantly crosses her path.For Corey, it's a collision of past regrets and a burning desire for redemption. He sacrificed love for duty, adhering to his family's expectations. But when destiny reunites him with Afton, he vows to break free from the shackles of tradition. Standing against the old boys' club, he risks it all for a chance to prove his unwavering love.In a world where the lines between right and wrong blur, they both find themselves at a crossroads. If they want a chance at love, they'll need to let go of conventions and follow their hearts, even when it defies reason. Prepare to be swept away by this tender and heartwarming small town second chance romance, where love rekindles, dreams come alive, and passion reignites against all odds.From bestselling author Cindy Stark, Crazy One More Time is the eighth book in the Aspen series full of enthralling heroes and the strong women who love them. If you enjoy heartwarming romances with a side of sexy set in a charming small town, you'll love these stories.

From award-winning author Elizabeth Essex comes the adventurous final novel of the highly acclaimed Highland Brides, a quintet of bold, brilliant lasses determined to make their own happily ever afters.A thing of beauty can be a joy forever.But beauty lies...Lord Archie Carrington knows a beauty when he sees one. Barmaids and countess alike fall beneath the charm of the youngest-ever editor of Edinburgh's sharpest political and literary quarterly. So when he sets out to write an exposé on the new Lord Advocate, the clever Scotsman devises a plan to charm his opponent's shy portraitist daughter out of her smock-and her family secrets.in the eyes of the beholder.But Maisie Conway knows a rogue when she sees one and although she agrees to paint Lord Carrington's portrait, she rebuffs all of Archie's attempts at flirtation and familiarity. That is, until Archie offers to pose nude as a life drawing lesson and Maisie cannot resist the opportunity to uncover all of his manifest charms. Posing leads to passion, but soon they find themselves working at cross purposes. As Archie and Maisie follow the dictates of their desire, will they learn to trust one another, or will the dark secrets surrounding them cost them their only chance to achieve true love?

"You must take this stone, and you must return it..."Isabella Drayton is at once fascinated and intrigued when a mysterious stranger insists she is the fated one to take guardianship of the ancient crystal. Her deep-seated belief in the mystical and enchanting, nurtured by a childhood filled with fables of ancient knights and wizardry, sets her on a course for adventure that will change her destiny. In the aftermath of the failed Jacobite Rebellion, the Crown intends to do whatever is required to prevent any further effort to dispel the newly united kingdoms of England and Scotland, even if that means the arrest and seizure of every last Highlander. Calum Mackay sails the North Sea under cover of mist and darkness, seeking to free those countrymen taken prisoner by the brutal English forces. But raiding one particular ship brings him more than he bargained for in the form of a spirited, dark-haired lass with eyes of bonny blue...and who wears a stone he had only ever heard of in clan legend.

Watch out Shadowhurst, your time is running out.I really thought we might catch a break for once, but it seems life has other plans.As though it wasn't bad enough that my father, the evil fae king, destroyed the portal to Faerie, trapping my half-brother and our friends in the hellish realm. To make matters worse, he had other plans for the witches on earth. . .the deadly kind of plans.With the clock ticking, I'm off on an adventure of a lifetime to end Cathan once and for all.Unfortunately, nothing is ever simple with the fae.Between the strange puzzles dear old dad left behind and the trouble in Faerie, I have my hands full.If I don't step my game up, this might be the end for Shadowhurst and its magical inhabitants.Buckle up, kids. It's going to be a wild ride to the finish line!

Welcome to the new world from USA Today bestselling author Alexa Aston-Sugar Springs-a small town in East Texas where love has a way of turning up when you least expect it!A woman ready to make a fresh start in life after a double tragedy. A man returning to his hometown, eager to serve his community. Two people not looking for a relationship-much less love-and finding life is better when it's shared . . .Deb Busby's life implodes when a stalker causes her to be fired from her job-and when she lets him know she has no interest in him-he murders her parents. Seeking to escape her past and her enormous grief and guilt, Deb changes her name to Hope Keller and moves to the small town of Sugar Springs, purchasing the practice of the local veterinarian.Gideon Ross had hopes for playing in the NFL until a knee injury changed his career trajectory. Becoming a detective in Dallas, Gideon is eventually given the opportunity to return to his hometown and take over as its chief of police. Divorced for a decade, he has no plans for dating, much less marriage-until he meets Dr. Hope Keller.But Gideon's police instincts cause him to look into Hope's background. As his relationship with Hope heats up, he hesitates to tell her he knows about her past because he worries that it might impact their future.Can Hope find peace in a new place and heal emotionally-and is Gideon Ross the man for her?Find the answer in A Fresh Start, Book 4 in Sugar Springs.

Louisa Shelby's carefree life of elegant balls and beautiful gowns ended when her father died, leaving her penniless. With no hope of securing a proper marriage, she accepts a position as a companion to an elderly viscountess. But temptation in a most unexpected guise awaits Louisa in the dowager's home...Once, Simon Wade was London's most eligible bachelor, but a tragic accident forced him into seclusion, away from prying eyes and questions. While he yearns to hold and kiss the enchanting Louisa, he will accept no woman's pity.Louisa's only chance at happiness may rest in her ability to convince the stubborn viscount that her passion is real...and her love is true.

She's temptation incarnate...Worst idea ever. No matter how stunning she was.After my brother Shane was abducted last year, I'm concentrating on keeping what's left of my family alive. I will find the bastards who took Shane, and I will gut them.No extra time and energy to get blindsided at a business meeting by Kat Banner, the seductive secretary. Besides, getting anywhere near me puts her in danger, and I won't do that to a helpless, innocent woman.Thing is, Kat is anything but innocent, or helpless...That arrogant bastard...So, maybe flirting with hot tycoon Ethan Masters wasn't the smartest move on the first day of my temp job. So irresponsible. I shouldn't let any guy near the toxic shit-show that was my life just because he's tall, dark, and mysterious.Then, before I know what's going on, I'm being yelled at, insulted, and fired, which is bad enough-but the death squad that jumps me and the tycoon in the elevator? That's over the top, even for me.But Masters fights like a demon. We kick ass together, which is great, until he goes all alpha on me, drags me into his helicopter, and sweeps me off to his luxury lair.I won't be bought, or shoved around. But soon we're facing off against brutal enemies and uncontrollable desire...and other feelings we can't even put into words, not while Death is stalking us. Hell, even if it wasn't.But the stakes are rising by the minute...and Death is gaining ground...