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Always : a novel
by Sarah Jio
Contemporary Romance. Encountering a ragged homeless man on her way to a romantic dinner with her fiance, Kailey Crane discovers that the man is the ex she never got over, Cade McAllister. When Kailey met Cade ten years ago, their attraction was immediate and intense--everything connected and felt right . But it all ended suddenly, leaving Kailey devastated. His weathered and weary face is as handsome as Kailey remembers, but his mind has suffered in the intervening years. Over the next few weeks, Kailey helps Cade begin to piece his life together. As she revisits her long-ago relationship, Kailey realizes that she must decide exactly what--and whom--she wants. Alternating between the past and the present, Always is a beautifully unfolding exploration of a woman faced with an impossible choice, a woman who discovers what she's willing to save and what she will sacrifice for true love.
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| Forged in Desire by Brenda JacksonMulticultural Romantic Suspense. Jury duty isn't usually this exciting: soon after Margo Connelly and her fellow jurors deliver a guilty verdict, people involved in the trial start dying. Once the judge, the court clerk, and the bailiff are gunned down in cold blood outside the courthouse, it becomes clear that Margo needs protection, too. Tasked with protecting Margo from a crime boss' hired killer, bodyguard Lamar "Striker" Jennings must stay by her side, day and night. Naturally, Margo and Lamar get to know each other very, very well. But Lamar has reservations about a relationship: not only is Margo his mentor's niece, but Lamar fears that his law-breaking past may change her mind about him. |
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| Seven Minutes in Heaven by Eloisa JamesRegency Historical. Eugenia Snowe's professional reputation depends on supplying the upper classes with England's finest governesses. So when one of her placements proves unsuitable, she takes a personal interest in rectifying the situation. Edward "Ward" Reeve is desperate to find someone who can handle his rambunctious younger half-siblings, whose behavior threatens his status as their guardian. |
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Accidentally on purpose : a Heartbreaker Bay novel
by Jill Shalvis
Contemporary Romance. Elle Wheaton's priorities: friends, career, and kick-ass shoes. Then there's the muscular wall of stubbornness that's security expert Archer Hunt-who comes before everything else. No point in telling Mr. "Feels-Free Zone" that, though. Elle will just see other men until she gets over Archer, which should only take a lifetime .Archer's wanted the best for Elle ever since he sacrificed his law-enforcement career to save her. Their chemistry could start the next San Francisco earthquake and he craves her 24/7, but Archer doesn't want to be responsible for the damage. Unable to stand her dating anyone else, Archer sabotages her dates before realizing that he must prove himself to her.
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| Lady Claire Is All That: Keeping Up With the Cavendishes by Maya RodaleRegency Historical. When Lady Claire Cavendish meets Maximilian Frederick DeVere, Lord Fox, she can't believe that he's truly interested in discussing mathematics. In fact, he isn't. Recently jilted, Fox has accepted a wager that he can transform bluestocking Claire into the belle of the ball. But as they get to know each other better, Fox realizes that some things are more important than winning. |
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| The Black Hawk by Joanna BourneHistorical Romance. When French spy "Owl" -- a.k.a. Justine DuMotier DeCabrillac -- is stabbed in the streets of London and left for dead, it's up to her former lover, English agent Adrian "Hawker" Hawkhurst, to find out who's responsible. Due to the complex politics of post-Revolutionary France, they've long since grown accustomed to being allies one day and adversaries the next. As Justine and Hawker work together to solve the mystery, their tumultuous romance unfolds through flashbacks that reveal exactly how much is at stake. |
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| My One and Only by Kristan HigginsContemporary Romance. Martha's Vineyard-based divorce attorney Harper James isn't exactly looking forward to a weekend in Montana, where her flighty stepsister, Willa, is getting married for the third time. She's even less thrilled when she learns that Willa's husband-to-be is the younger brother of Harper's ex-husband, Nick. Harper and Nick married young and divorced soon after, but neither has ever fully recovered from the heartbreak. When Harper's flight home is cancelled, Nick gallantly, if reluctantly, offers her a ride. The ensuing cross-country road trip forces them to examine what went wrong in their relationship as they take tentative steps towards rekindling their romance. |
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A girl's guide to moving on : a novel
by Debbie Macomber
Contemporary Romance. In this powerful and uplifting novel, a mother and her daughter-in-law bravely leave their troubled marriages and face the challenge of starting over. Leaning on each other, Nichole and Leanne discover that their inner strength and capacity for love are greater than they ever imagined. An inspiring novel of friendship, reinvention, and hope, A Girl's Guide to Moving On affirms the ability of every woman to forge a new path, believe in love, and fearlessly find happiness.
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| Not Quite a Wife by Mary Jo PutneyHistorical Romance. When a badly injured James, Lord Kirkland, shows up at the Herbert Infirmary in Bristol, Laurel Herbert is astonished to see her husband again. Yes, that's right. They're married -- or they were, until Laurel watched James kill a man with his bare hands. During their honeymoon, no less. If she'd known that he was a spy, she might not have fled screaming into the night; if James had been honest with her, he might have been able to convince her to stay. |
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| Second Chance Summer by Jill ShalvisContemporary Romance. Lily Danville is NOT happy to be back in Cedar Ridge, Colorado, which even after ten years away holds too many painful memories for her. But firefighter Aidan Kincaid is glad that Lily has returned; he's also pleased to discover that sparks still fly when they're together. While Lily insists that she's leaving as soon as the opportunity arises, Aidan is determined to convince her to stay -- and consider a future with him. Boasting likable leads and an uplifting story. |
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