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Katie Johnson may make her living consulting with new moms on the latest, greatest baby gadgets no parent should be without, or which mommy meet-ups are the most socially desirable, or whether melon truly is the new black, but the success of her marriage to her husband, Alex, depends on controlling her own urges toward motherhood. He's adamant that they stay childless. Sure, Katie understands that he's upset over the fact that his out-of-town ex-wife rarely lets him see their 10-year-old son, Peter. But living vicariously through her anxious clients and her twin sisters' precocious children only makes Katie resent his stance more deeply.

This book was previously published as “Alpha Plumber” by Reba Bale. This plumber works on clearing more than just the pipes! Emma’s shower breaks and she is shocked when her landlord sends over the hottest plumber on the planet. There’s not a plumber’s crack to be found on this drool-worthy man – though he is rocking a six-pack. But when the plumber catches her brazenly watching him, he decides she needs to be punished for her bad behavior. Emma never imagined that the service call would end in her going over his knee and getting her first spanking. She may be a brat, but Emma ...

★★ Fall in love with cozy small-town romances, filled with delightful, unforgettable characters and brimming with hope, joy, and a touch of chocolate! ★★ SIX sweet, clean, and wholesome stories to warm your heart! For the first time, the complete Chocolate-Box Series is in one large collection. Cozy up with your favorite beverage, a handful of chocolate kisses, and lose yourself in the joyful seasons of love. This collection includes the following 6 books: A CHOCOLATE-BOX CHRISTMAS Love is sweeter with a touch of mischief. A CHOCOLATE-BOX NEW YEARS Some recipes don’t turn out ...

I meet a grumpy EMT in my new small town and fall for him big time. Things go well until my injured ex-boyfriend shows up in our ER. After moving to a small beach town for an ER position, I find an injured dog. Someone dials 911 instead of animal control for help. When Brad arrives, he’s livid to be called for a “canine emergency,” and I’m furious at his insensitivity. We’re forced to work together where I get to see his grumpiness turn to smiles and gentleness. Over beachside dinners, we eventually fall for each other. He’s humble, and I’m amazed to hear that his family owns ...

Cleo writes about love stories every day. She just isn't living one of her own. When the editor of her dating column asks her to marry herself on a remote Irish island - a sensational piece to mark Cleo's 30th birthday - Cleo agrees. She's alone but not lonely, right? She can handle a solo adventure. Cleo arrives at her luxury cabin to find a tall, dark, stubborn American who insists it's actually his. Mack refuses to leave, and Cleo won't budge either. With a storm fast approaching, they reluctantly hunker down together. It's just one night, after all.

Fresh pasta isn’t the only specialty that takes extra time...The extra time and expense of Julie Elliot’s old-school cooking methods are worth it, but that means The Pasta Junction’s bottom line is often stretched thin - much like herself. Even during the holidays, the restaurant’s busiest season. When she carves out time in her brutal schedule to meet with Bloomingfield weatherman Lorenzo Rossi, she crushes her reaction to the tall, blue-eyed charmer quicker and harder than a clove of roasted garlic.

When Holly steps into a homeless shelter looking for an MIA piano student, she notices a distinct lack of Christmas cheer because a handsome building inspector is forcing the shelter to temporarily close down. Holly knows bad guys - she was married to one. Yet, when the man asks her out, she finds herself agreeing with an absolute yes.

Attorney Desiree Contando can think of only one word to describe her very first home: disaster. The vintage Queen Anne is beautiful - or will be, in about 1,000 years. Certainly not in time to host the family Christmas gathering. “Disaster” also describes the bad breakup that left her picket-fence vision in tatters. Even the carpenter she’s hired is a reminder of lost dreams - the high school crush who never spared her a passing glance. But she’s a grown-up now, perfectly capable of keeping things professional.

From the coziness of lifelong friendship to the aching intensity of lost love, Loves of Our Lives is a poetic journey through the heartfelt relationships that make us human. In her highly anticipated second collection, social media sensation Josie Balka masterfully puts words to the...

Rachel Lockhart grew up running wild and free with nomadic gypsy children on her father’s estate. Craving adventure, her imagination conjured up an impossibly perfect, grey-eyed man to share it with. Now grown, her outspoken ways are about to send her home from London in disgrace. Until she unexpectedly clashes with an impossibly perfect, grey-eyed man. And the back of her mind echoes with God’s promise: I will not leave you comfortless. As if she’d find comfort with a man as arrogant as Nash Browning.

I never imagined a fake engagement to my brother’s best friend was in my future. In high school, Nate was my crush—but now, he’s a grumpy, single dad billionaire who’s even more gorgeous than I remember. While my brother’s house is being renovated, I’m staying with Nate. Living here has me falling for him hard, especially when I watch him with his son. His love for Max is undeniable, but his heart seems otherwise locked away after a past heartbreak. Our fake engagement, meant to handle his menacing ex-wife, feels more real than I want to admit. And soon, our tender moments ...

I never imagined that small town charm and big business could be a stage for love to bloom. As CEO of a billion-dollar business, I’m used to being in control. But when my jet emergency lands in Seaside Cove, I find myself drenched in curry and face-to-face with Skye, a fiery food truck owner who doesn’t care about my power or status. We may seem like polar opposites, but as I get to know her, our differences fade. When her house floods and she moves across the hall from me at the inn, I run into her often. As I see her kindness and compassion for others, my feelings intensify. Late ...

Quand elle se sépare de son petit ami, Iris quitte Londres sur un coup de tête pour tenter sa chance à New York, ville de cœur de sa mère Vivien, décédée trois ans auparavant. Mais une fois sur place, la Grosse Pomme semble très loin de l'image idyllique des films qu'Iris regardait avec sa mère en dévorant des litres de sa légendaire gelato.

Our blind date was a disaster, so why am I posing as his fake girlfriend? Waiting there in a designer suit he looked hunky handsome. But we’re nothing alike and definitely not a match. I doubt I’ll ever see him again. Stop, I take that back. At my job interview I find that same grumpy billionaire Jake behind the CEO desk. I have zero desire to work for this man. I begin to flee, but he offers me a deal: pretend to be his date for his sister’s wedding for a lucrative job at his firm. Insulted, I storm out, but later, inexplicably, I agree. Soon, his attention no longer feels fake. ...

She’s inexperienced in the ways of the world, but not for long! Marci has heard the rumors – senior staffers at her work are punishing their subordinates with good hard spankings. But it can’t really be true, can it? When the shy computer coder gets assigned to her secret crush for a high priority project, her anxiety gets in the way of her work performance, and she starts making big mistakes. Her boss Colleen offers her a choice: lose her job or allow the sexy older woman free reign to break her of her anxious thoughts. Desperate to keep her position in the company, Marci finds ...

When Keira first receives her breast cancer diagnosis, she never expects to end up joining a running group with three women she’s only just met. Totally blind-sided, all she can think about is how she doesn’t want to tell her family or step back from work. Nor does she want to be part of a group of fellow cancer patients. Cancer is not her club. And yet it’s running - hot, sweaty, lycra-clad running in the company of brilliant, funny women all going through treatment - that unexpectedly gives Keira the hope she so urgently needs.

To trust is to risk, become vulnerable, to place the center of our universe somewhere other than ourselves. A loss of trust, particularly in public figures and institutions, is increasingly a feature of modern life. Together these essays provide deep reflections on the nature of trust in the context of public life, agreeing that it is engendered through real encounters, not in the abstract or by force. They offer guidance on how to make those encounters real, whether they be between people or between institutions and the people they serve.

Ein Neustart als Eishockeyspieler - das Angebot der Tofino Bears klang so verlockend, dass ich gleich zugesagt habe. Wer hätte ahnen können, dass meine zweite Chance als Spieler auch meine zweite Chance in der Liebe bedeutet? In meiner ersten Saison in Kanada bin ich fest entschlossen, all meine Kraft ins Team zu stecken. Dann begegne ich Celina, einer Frau, die mich komplett umhaut. Wie ich liebt sie das Eis, ist schlagfertig, heiß wie Feuer - und aus mehreren Gründen tabu. Der bedeutendste davon ist meine Vergangenheit.

Nach einer überstürzten Flucht aus ihrem alten Leben ist Lynn froh, als sie eine Praktikantenstelle beim Seattle Herald ergattert. Doch es gibt einen Haken: Im Kampf um eine Festanstellung hat sie drei Konkurrenten und den Job kriegt nur, wer das beste Porträt über einen der Eishockey-Stars von Seattle Frost schreibt. Lynn wird ausgerechnet Phoenix Moore zugeteilt. Der Stürmer ist zwar ein absolutes Talent auf dem Eis, hat privat aber ein mieses Image. Er gilt als arrogant, zurückgezogen und verdammt geheimnisvoll.

This book was previously published as “Alpha Yogi” by Reba Bale. Her yoga teacher is going to teach her to relax – even if she needs a spanking to make it happen! Mariah is trying to be healthier by taking yoga, but she’s having a hard time turning off her mind during class. Instead of focusing on the movements and obeying the teacher, she’s rushing in late, reading texts on her watch, and judging her own curvy body. Arjun doesn’t tolerate bad behavior in his yoga classes. The stern teacher suggests that Mariah take a private class with him to improve her practice. However, ...