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A scandal ended the careers of the Wilder Sisters, the country rock band. But Lexi Wilder is okay with that. She's been on the road since roughly forever, so she's going to enjoy the break. There's nothing quite like the beautiful sandy beaches of Monterey Bay to soothe a woman's soul. Luke Wyatt never wanted to trade fame and fortune for the only woman he's ever loved. Now that he's finished a punishing national tour, he's headed back to his hometown of Whistle Cove for the quiet, the beaches, the inspiration, and the girl. But Lexi hasn't forgiven him for choosing fame over her…

When the hot single dad next door asks me to babysit one morning in a pinch, I figure I can help him out temporarily. I'm supposed to be the resident baby expert at RockYourBaby, after all. Unfortunately, behind the computer monitor, my entire life is one big, fat lie. It's my late mother who was the baby whisperer, and I'm simply trying to keep her online baby business afloat until we can sell it to the highest bidder.

A scandal ended the careers of the Wilder Sisters, the chart topping country rock band. But Lexi Wilder is okay with that, thanks for asking. She's been on the road since roughly forever, so she's going to enjoy the break. After all, there's nothing quite like the beautiful sandy beaches of Monterey Bay to soothe a woman's soul. Luke Wyatt never wanted to trade fame and fortune for the only woman he's ever loved.

Bette Gartner, a ninety-five-year-old widow, wakes up one morning and decides to throw a dinner party that night for her small family, staff, two neighbors, and a medium—and no one knows why. The story takes place over the course of the day and is told through the multiple points of view of Bette’s guests, switching back and forth between them as we learn about their motivations, dreams, hopes, and fears.

Recovering from a dysfunctional relationship or marriage can be a painful and challenging journey, but it’s not impossible. If you want to learn how to identify and overcome negative patterns, set new boundaries, rebuild self-esteem, and heal from the past, then listen to this book.

The CEO's Guide to the Investment Galaxy by Sarah Keohane Williamson provides indispensable insights for business leaders navigating the landscape of the global investment community. Not all shareholders are created equal. Knowing who your shareholders and the other members of the investment community are―and what drives them―is key to your success.

When I discover I'm the descendent of the first licensed female pilot in California, there's only one thing to do, right? Yes! Take flying lessons, of course. It must be in my blood. Except the grumpy former Air Force pilot who's taken over his late father's flight school under duress doesn't seem thrilled to see me. Maybe that's because I spilled hot coffee all over his crotch in one of my "I love Lucy" moments.

When Marco Reyes saves a woman dangling from a first-floor balcony, the rescue leads him down a path he’d never expected. While he’s been dubbed “rebound guy,” Phoebe Carrington inspires a lot more than temporary. But she’s Silicon Valley royalty, and he’s a public servant. They come from different worlds, but a link in their pasts means they may have been fated to meet all along.

A scandal ended the careers of the Wilder Sisters, the chart-topping country-rock band. When Lexi Wilder's celebrity imploded, Luke Wyatt's took off. Lexi hasn't seen Luke once during his year-long national tour but now he's back to their coastal hometown of Whistle Cove. They once had a special connection, and he was her first love, but Lexi isn't sure she can forgive Luke for choosing fame over her…

Rosie Saladay needs to get married—fast. The young widow needs help to protect her late husband's ranch, but no decent woman can live alone with a hired hand. With the wealthy Wesley Morris making a play for her land, Rosie needs a husband or she risks losing everything. So she hangs a sign at the local saloon: "Husband wanted. Apply inside. No conjugal rights."

It's been nearly 60 years since San Diego last saw snow in the city, and of course history repeats itself my first Christmas working at the hospital. Stressed, exhausted, and hanging on by a thread, the last thing I want to do in the weeks leading up to my favorite holiday is increase my hours, but it seems like every emergency in this city has come through our doors. Doctor Lincoln Stokes is the thorn in my side and the reason my Christmas cheer is tanked, even though he makes the sugar plum fairies in my stomach dance every time he's near. He's all work, no play, and can't freaking stand me.

Mallory "Baby" Gillham needs a second chance. When Liam Turlock meets Mallory while hiding behind a rack of banana hammocks at the Tatas and More lingerie shop (don't ask) he has an idea. He and Mallory will pretend to date so that 1. Mallory can repair her good-time girl image; and 2. Liam can get his matchmaking family off his back. So for now, or at least until Liam goes back home to Colorado, he and Mallory are a thing to anyone who asks, especially anyone with the last name of Turlock. But fake has never been this real . . .

The biggest prank could be falling in love.... In this San Francisco neighborhood, a kiss at sunset means you might find your true love. Two best friends are about to find out if the legend is real. Lt. Firefighter Dylan Reyes believes the sunset kiss legend is nothing more than a tourist attraction. He's a big fan of exit plans, science, and health insurance. But since the last time his best friend Charley was in the city, he hasn't stopped thinking about her naked. One night, and a realistic dream, changed everything.

Sabrina Wilder’s scandal derailed her singing career, so when there’s interest from Nashville in staging a comeback, an image consultant is hired to repair her tarnished halo. But the handsome man she meets is stubborn, bossy, and issues orders. He wouldn’t recognize the word please if it lassoed him. When one night in Hollywood turns their relationship into a tailspin, these two opposites suddenly can’t stay away from each other. But they’re headed in two different directions for very different lives.

Each of the ten stories in Have Mercy on Us is an illuminating window into a human life. In the way of all the best fiction, these stories enlarge our understanding of what it means to be alive, with characters who leap out of the book. In this award-winning collection, the people are varied in age, race, and origin. Spare, romantic without being sentimental, these powerful stories are, above all, about love, and the impossible and remarkable ways we yearn for connection. Cupolo’s writing is rich with vision, insight and grace—cause for celebration.

Sabrina Wilder’s sex scandal derailed her singing career, and when there’s interest from Nashville in staging a comeback, an image consultant is hired to repair her tarnished halo. But the handsome man who arrives to "help" is stubborn, bossy, and issues orders. When one night in Hollywood turns their relationship into a tailspin, these two opposites suddenly can’t stay away from each other. But they’re headed in two different directions for very different lives.

From a bestselling author, a feel-good, sweet romantic comedy involving a midwife with a secret, a hot doctor, and a reunion a long time coming. No shortage of small-town shenanigans, including a matchmaking aunt, and a town far too involved in the outcome of this second-chance, first love romance.

With Out of the Ashes: A Story of Recovery and Hope, Sallie Crotty offers a profoundly moving memoir told with unflinching bravery and insight. Her compelling story explores a topic that affects us all: mental health. Detailing a mid-life descent into debilitating despair, she brings the listener on a deeply personal journey. She reveals her struggles, time spent in a psychiatric ward, and how lacking a clear diagnosis almost led to her death. She also describes how proper care and receiving the right diagnosis and treatment can provide hope, stability, and a path to happiness.

Celebrity stylist Kailey Robbins wants a second chance with the love of her life, ex-military pilot Joe Hannigan, but can she convince him that this time she'll settle down into small town life?

These firefighting brothers never stood a chance when the miracle of the sunset kiss hit them both with equal force! In this San Francisco neighborhood, a kiss at sunset means you might find your true love. Two best friends are about to find out if the legend is real.