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| Ride the High Lonesome by Rosanne BittnerWyoming Territory, 1869: Stranded in outlaw country, Kate Winters, the sole survivor of an Oregon-bound wagon train, saves the life of Luke Bowden, who was attacked and left for dead by the same bandits who killed her traveling companions.
What happens next: Love blossoms as Kate and Luke undertake a treacherous journey across unforgiving terrain, but Luke's desire for vengeance threatens to tear the couple apart.
Series alert: Ride the High Lonesome is the 1st book in the Outlaw Trail series. |
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| Love Lettering by Kate ClaybornWhat happens: A year after calligrapher Meg Mackworth inserts a hidden message ("M-I-S-T-A-K-E") into a wedding program, the former groom -- quantitative analyst Reid Sutherland -- shows up demanding to know how Meg knew his relationship was doomed.
Why you might like it: In addition to a sweet, slow-burning romance, this engaging novel serves as a love letter to New York City, while offering a fun glimpse into the world of fonts and lettering. |
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| Sweet Talkin' Lover by Tracey LivesayHer story: Caila Harris has her eye on the C-suite of the cosmetics company where she works, which means heading to Bradleton, Virginia, to shut down an unprofitable factory. No hot mayor is going to stand in the way of a well-deserved promotion!
His story: Wyatt Bradley, a.k.a. "Mayor McHottie," knows that the factory is crucial to the town's economic survival. Surely he can convince the beautiful Chicago businesswoman to keep it open.
Why you might like it: Sympathetic protagonists from very different backgrounds find common ground and a happily-ever-after in this 1st Girls' Trip novel, which introduces four African American college friends. |
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| Blitzed by Alexa MartinThe situation: NFL player Maxwell Lewis has a huge crush on Brynn Larson, owner of popular Denver bar HERS. But while Brynn likes shy, polite Maxwell, she doesn't want the drama that comes with dating a professional athlete.
Reviewers say: "so good, you could name a drink after it" (Booklist).
Media buzz: Denver Mustangs fans, rejoice! A television adaptation of the Playbook series is currently in development. |
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The Bake Shop : An Amish Marketplace Novel
by Amy Clipston
Starring: Christiana Kurtz, who loves to bake, and is forbidden by her father to date the "too modern" proprieter of the market stall next door. Jeffery Stoltzfus, who runs the leather and woodcraft stall next to hers in the market, using electricity.
What it's about: When Christiana's bake stand becomes so inundated with customers that the line blocks Jeffrey's leather and woodcraft shop, their relationship starts off on a bad footing. It gets worse when Jeffrey's business starts an electrical fire in the market. Will they find a way to forge a relationship, and save their businesses?
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| Savor You by Kristen ProbyStarring: Mia Palazzo, the culinary genius behind Seduction, Portland's hottest restaurant, and her old flame, celebrity chef Camden Sawyer.
What happens: Reunited on the set of a TV cooking show, Mia and Camden face off in the kitchen as they rekindle their relationship -- and finally address the issues that drove them apart.
Series alert: Savor You is the 5th book in the Fusion series, about five friends who open run a high-end restaurant. Start with Listen to Me. |
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| The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. ReichertWhat happens: Shortly after chef Lou Johnson discovers that her fiancé is cheating on her, notorious restaurant critic A.W. Wodyski publishes a scathing review of Lou's struggling Milwaukee restaurant.
But wait, there's more: Lou finds a friend in British transplant Al Waters. However, between exploring the city together and falling in love, Al has trouble finding the right moment to reveal that he's Wodyski.
For fans of: You've Got Mail; upbeat romances with a strong sense of place; delicious cakes. |
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