Download or read book Reluctant Romance written by Leighann Dobbs and published by Leighann Dobbs Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-04 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Risa Kennedy will stop at nothing to save her company. Connor Dunn is a ruthless corporate executive who only cares about the profits. When the two are pitted against each other in a corporate buy out, sparks fly… and not just sparks of anger. Connor has everything most women find attractive. He’s wealthy, astonishingly handsome, successful, charming and he loves his dog Picasso. But the last thing Risa wants is to be attracted to Connor, especially since he’s trying to buy her pet-food company and shut down the low-cost vet clinic that she loves so dearly. As their worlds collide a spark of attraction turns into more. But both of them are hiding secrets that could jeopardize everything.

Download or read book Reluctant Love written by Rachel J. Moore and published by Sweet Love Publishing. This book was released on 2020-04-24 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of 3 standalone Clean & Wholesome Western romance short stories with guarantee HEA and no cliffhangers. Hoofbeats as Heartbeats She was a lady, and he was not a gentleman. That’s all there was to it, in the eyes of Grace. She had followed her family to America, in the hopes of success and striking it rich. And yet, things weren’t quite as easy as they seemed. Gone were the frills they were accustomed to, traded in for leather boots. Horses, too, were a part of the equation, but as adorable as they were, they were turning into quite the problem. Cookie wouldn’t cooperate, and at the risk of potentially losing her sister’s horse, Grace set out to look for a horse trainer, without much hope. But then she met Smoky, and he had stepped in and offered his help. And, in the words of her sister Jo, her mother, and father, he’d turned out better than they’d all expected. And though she had been dubious at the start, Grace couldn’t help but find herself slowly roped in to the carefree, happy-go-lucky cowboy more and more. Pieces of a Heart Martha is a young woman living on her own and also taking care of her farm. She is waiting for her husband James, a soldier fighting for the Union, to return from the war. She leads a hard, lonely life on the land, but the thought of his return gives her courage. But then, one cold evening at the start of her third winter alone, she hears someone knocking on the door. It’s James, but he is not the man she said goodbye to, three years ago. He seems distant and easily upset, he’s lost a lot of weight, and he suffers from nightmares. Can Martha cope with the sudden return of her husband after so long, especially when he seems to have changed so much? And when James reveals a secret to Martha that threatens their renewed life together, will their marriage be able to survive? When Two Hearts Meet Private Brian Campbell is ordered to relocate to a fort somewhere in the west. A Private of the union army, he's serving with the utmost pride and honor. However, after almost two years on the front lines, he's also exhausted by having to spend his whole time trying to survive. So, his relocation coincides with a time for changes. After getting to the fort, wanting to celebrate their time off, Brian and his company visit a saloon. There, Brian meets Jane. Jane is a saloon dancer, a woman who tries to seduce men with her passionate dancing. What happens when those two people meet? And what will happen between them when a great opportunity is presented to Brian, an opportunity that entangles his sense of duty with his love for Jane?

Download or read book Reluctant for Romance written by Pamela Fudge and published by Ulverscroft. This book was released on 1995 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Reluctant Fiancee A Heartwarming Sweet Romance written by Liz Durano and published by Velvet Madrid. This book was released on 2023-12-04 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After abruptly calling off her wedding to her Silicon Valley business partner, Summer Avila stumbles upon a long-forgotten reservation for a rustic cabin nestled in the snowy mountains and decides to take it, even if it means she'll be alone on Christmas Eve. But her plans take an unexpected turn when she crosses paths with rugged mountain guide and lodge manager Forrest Peters and his loyal one-eyed dog, Bodhi. His world of family values and nature is a stark contrast to the tech-driven world Summer's used to. For Forrest, a former Marine scout sniper, Summer's arrival stirs up emotions he's long buried. And as they spend time together, sparks fly, and emotions run high. Summer finds herself torn between the life she's always known and the unexpected feelings Forrest ignites within her. Forrest, too, must confront his fears of opening up his heart, even if it's to someone who may not belong in his world. Will Summer return to her planned, predictable life, or will she dare to embrace the uncertainties of new love? And can Forrest let go of his guarded past to take a chance on a future with someone so different, yet so right?

Download or read book Reluctant Love written by Lotchie Burton and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-10-09 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The chase is on in the bedrooms and the boardrooms in this value-priced set of spicy romances. These savvy women aren’t ready to give their hearts away, until their sexy alpha heroes show them they’ll do whatever it takes to win them. Prelude to a Seduction: Successful, handsome, charming businessman David Broussard has one flaw: his reputation as a love-’em-and-leave-’em ladies’ man. His natural pheromones attract women in droves, until he sets his sights on Sarona Maxwell, who knows her own worth in this game. She’s planning to watch this hunt from the sidelines…but that’s not a move the heart allows when it comes to seduction. Nothing’s Sweeter than Candy: Brice Coleman has long enjoyed the spoils of the battle of the sexes, one female conquest at a time. That’s until he meets Candace Brown, who, after two failed relationships, no longer believes in Prince Charming. What’s a guy got to do to heal his woman’s broken heart? Sensuality Level: Spicy

Download or read book A Reluctant Attraction written by Rosanna Leo and published by Totally Entwined Group (USA+CAD). This book was released on 2021-04-20 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FROM AWARD-WINNING ROMANCE AUTHOR ROSANNA LEO Book three in the Handymen series/b> He was looking for an escape. In her, he found his home. Contractor and Handymen host Nick Zorn needs a change. He's been feeling listless, and when his ex-girlfriend embarrasses him in a viral post by sharing private details of their sex life, he's downright ready to escape. When an opportunity to reinvent his career arises, Nick takes it, even though it might mean the end of Handymen. However, the team has one more project to tackle together first—a struggling cat sanctuary in dire need of renovation. When Nick arrives at the shelter and meets its owner, a lovely widow named Claire, his life is once more thrown into disarray. Neither of them is looking for a relationship, but the attraction is fierce. As he helps Claire fix her workplace, he realizes he wants to help her in other ways too. Their flirtation sizzles, flaring into a friends-with-benefits arrangement. But the more time they spend together, the more reluctant these &‘friends' become to fight their deepening connection, even though they know their inevitable break will devastate them...

Download or read book The Reluctant Duchess written by Sharon Cullen and published by Loveswept. This book was released on 2015-11-10 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Perfect for fans of Mary Balogh and Eloisa James, Sharon Cullen’s seductive new historical romance ignites as a shy country girl and a hotheaded duke surrender to dangerous temptations. Lady Sara Emerson was jolted out of her dull provincial life by her cousin’s murder. Now that the killer seems to be targeting her, Sara seeks help from the man who was once her cousin’s fiancé, Gabriel Ferguson, Duke of Rossmoyne. With his towering frame and fiery personality, Ross cuts an intimidating figure. Living under his protection, however, has its own hazards—like the sudden urge Sara feels to take their relationship in new, exquisitely inappropriate directions. Dazzled by the social graces of his betrothed, Ross never noticed her shy, blushing cousin. Looking at Sara now, though, he’s drawn to her lovely eyes and calm disposition. Funny how a year away from the hustle and bustle of the ton changes a man. But Ross has no intention of allowing a woman to interfere with his plan to return overseas. He will simply capture the murderer and set sail once again. The problem is, with her beguiling lips and heavenly touch, Sara makes him never want to leave home—or his bed—again. Look for all of Sharon Cullen’s delightful historical romances: The All the Queen’s Spies series: WED TO A SPY | BOUND TO A SPY The Secrets & Seduction series: THE NOTORIOUS LADY ANNE | LOVING THE EARL | PLEASING THE PIRATE | HIS SAVING GRACE | SEBASTIAN’S LADY SPY | THE RELUCTANT DUCHESS The Highland Pride series: SUTHERLAND’S SECRET | MACLEAN’S PASSION | CAMPBELL’S REDEMPTION Praise for The Reluctant Duchess “Riveting . . . The true depth of the characters is revealed through dialogue that eschews Austen-style witticisms for thoughtful discussion and quiet but determined clashes of will. Intense romance and intriguing mystery make this a tale to be savored.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Cullen allows the suspense to ebb and flow naturally between finding clues and hitting dead ends. She wisely uses the downtime to develop two strong main characters. Ross’s ability to see past Sara’s shy reserve and his admiration for her courage and strength will have readers rooting for the couple’s success. Highly recommended for historical romance buffs who prefer a little mayhem in the mix.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Many readers will enjoy this lively Victorian tale starring a protective hero and a quietly stubborn heroine.”—Anne Gracie, award-winning author of The Spring Bride “The Reluctant Duchess is a tale replete with sizzling tension and high stakes, as could only come from the pen of Sharon Cullen.”—Ashlyn Macnamara, author of What a Lady Requires Includes a special message from the editor, as well as an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Download or read book The Reluctant Brides Collection written by Rosey Dow and published by Barbour Publishing. This book was released on 2019-07-01 with total page 751 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six Historical Stories of Love That Takes Persuasion Take an adventurous ride along on the bumpy trail to love as six independent women of yesteryear are cautiously courted into matrimony by men they have both intrigued and hurt. Will troubles douse the sparks of love before anyone can become a bride? An Unexpected Surprise by Rosey Dow, a writer and motivational speaker from Delaware. Angie McDonald has placed an ad for a mail-order bride—for her widowed brother-in-law and his motherless daughter. But when the beautiful Saundra arrives, Angie wonders if she’s made a mistake and woven a very tangled web. When will Angie learn to leave matters in the hand of God? Ribbon of Gold by Cathy Marie Hake, a retired nurse and bestselling author from Southern California. Carter Steadman recently inherited ownership of the Steadman Mills. He is shamed when Isabel Shelly, one of his workers, boldly informs him of the inhuman working conditions at his mill. Carter is inexplicably drawn to this woman who has so little, yet gives so much. Her mere presence is forcing him to make a decision beyond his wildest imaginings. Light Beckons the Dawn by Susannah Hayden, a writer and editor from Colorado. Percy Morgan has hidden her past and stifled her future with a gruff exterior and immersed herself in work at a remote lumber camp. Faced with friendships offered by the few women in camp and the attentions of the camp doctor, Percy must decide if she can take a risk and reopen the pain of the past so that healing can begin. Reluctant Schoolmarm by Yvonne Lehman, a multi-published author and writers’ conference speaker from North Carolina. When Christa Walsh steps off a train in the backwoods of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains and reluctantly into the role of teacher, she finds the job more rewarding than she expected, winning the hearts of the children—and along the way, warming the heart of the man whose deception landed her the position. School Bells and Wedding Bells by Colleen L. Reece, an author from Washington state with over six million books in print. Freshly jilted and ready to take on the world, Meredith Rose Macrae enters an isolated Idaho hamlet with the force of a tornado. Neither she nor Last Chance will ever be the same. And Brit Farley, rugged head of the local school board, faces the challenge of exchanging the new teacher’s school bells for wedding bells. Rose Kelly by Janet Spaeth, a bestselling author from North Dakota. Rose believes a woman can do any job just as well as a man. But moving to Dakota Territory for six months to write articles on the homesteaders, she suddenly realizes that she may have taken on more then she can handle when trampling upon Eric Johansen private past.

Download or read book The Reluctant Suitor written by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-03-17 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For as long as she can remember, Lady Adriana Sutton has adored Colton Wyndham, to whom she has been promised by an agreement of courtship and betrothal since childhood. As a young girl, she was wounded by Colton's stubborn refusal to comply with his father's wishes and by his angry departure. He was too proud and too stubborn to accept a future not of his own choosing. Rather than submit, he fled from his ancestral home for a life of adventure and danger as an officer in the British army. The years have been immensely kind to Lady Adriana. No longer the plain, thin tomboy Colton had spurned, she has blossomed into an uncommon beauty desired by nearly every eligible bachelor in the land. Yet the only man she desires is the decorated hero who has finally come home to claim his rightful title. Arrogant, unmoved, and seductive as ever, he remains averse to the idea of their betrothal in spite of his growing desire for her. To demonstrate his belief that love cannot be forced, Colton agrees to court Lady Adriana for ninety days, after which time he will be allowed to keep his precious freedom if he so wishes. But much has changed since he balked at his father's plans. Forced into a courtship with this stunning, spirited woman, who is as different today from the young chit he left behind as spring is to winter, the heroic heart that was once closed to Adriana is moved by her charm, her grace, and her sensuality ... and begins to yield. But a secret from Colton's past may doom their burgeoning love ... even as the treacherous schemes of a sinister rival threaten to steal the remarkable lady from his arms forever. A lush and spellbinding story of passion and betrayal that grandly sweeps the reader into the magnificent ballrooms and intimate boudoirs of Regency England, The Reluctant Suitor is romance as only the incomparable Kathleen Woodiwiss can deliver it -- a love story that will dwell in the reader's heart and memory forever and stand proudly as one of the author's very best.

Download or read book The Reluctant Bride written by Kathryn Kaleigh and published by KST Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-06-21 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A mysterious contract, made long ago, between their two fathers led Carolina to Milton's doorstep. Milton, at the ripe old age of twenty-five, decided he needed a wife. But a wife on his own terms. Not one dictated by his father. Carolina, tired of her father's constant badgering, relented and traveled north merely to appease him. An interminable trip that she instantly regretted. While sorting out the mystery of the contract, will what they discover link them together as their fathers planned or just push them apart? A spellbinding historical romance set in the early 1830s — before the south was devastated by a war that tore the country apart. Skye Travels. Just the beginning... Begin Again is the first of the series, but the books can be read in any order. Savannah Richards did not believe in chance. But there he stood, head bent, focused on his iPad. His hair graying a bit around the edges. Noah would not recognize her, even if he remembered her. Putting the past behind them, they strive to forge something new together. But can they overcome past wrongs for what might be? A heartwarming and intensely engaging second chance novel in Kathryn Kaleigh's Cupid's Kiss sweet wholesome romance series. Read all the novels by bestselling author Kathryn Kaleigh: Cupid's Kiss series: 1. Begin Again 2. Love Again 3. Falling Again 4. Just Happened 5. Just Maybe 6. Just Pretend 7. Just Because 8. Just Us 9. Just Once 10. Just Stay 11. Just Chance 12. Just Believe American Historical Romance Series: 1. Love Always 2. Beyond Enemy Lines 3. Hearts Under Siege 4. Hearts Under Fire 5. Wait for Me 6. Take Me Home 7. Keep Me Safe 8. Away Down South in Dixie 9. The Reluctant Bride Time Travel Romance Series: 1. Twist of Fate 2. When the Stars Align 3. Once in a Blue Moon 4. Once Upon a Christmas 5. Falling Through to Forever Romantic Suspense: 1. Serenity 2. Lost and Found 3. Courting Alley Cat 4. All I Want for Christmas Fated Mates: 1. Riley's Mate 2. Aiden's Mate 3. Brayden's Mate

Download or read book The Reluctant Groom written by Debbie Macomber and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: www.DebbieMacomber.com All Things Considered Judd Matthiessen was married, and it didn't work out. He left his wife, Lanni, and their daughter, which seemed to prove what his father had always said--he was no good. But now the old man's illness brings Judd back to the family ranch. Despite all his bitterness, all his anger, Judd asks Lanni to join him. When she does, he finds that he still has strong feelings for her, and he has to wonder: Is there such a thing as a second chance? Almost Paradise Jeff Roarke has a strict no romance in the workplace policy. So what if the workplace happens to be a summer camp deep in the woods? He's the camp director and he's against anything that will distract the kids...or the counselors. And there's nothing more distracting than love! He discovers how true that is when he falls for counselor Sherry White. He's determined to resist her--and she's just as determined not to let him!

Download or read book Reluctant Romance written by Annette Price and published by Publishamerica Incorporated. This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Love Hacked written by Penny Reid and published by Cipher-Naught. This book was released on 2014-03-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are three things you need to know about Sandra Fielding: 1) She makes all her first dates cry, 2) She hasn't been kissed in over two years, and 3) She knows how to knit. Sandra has difficulty removing her psychotherapist hat. Of her last 30 dates, 29 have ended the same way: the man sobbing uncontrollably. After one such disaster, Sandra gives in to a seemingly harmless encounter with her hot waiter, Alex. Argumentative, secretive, and hostile Alex may be the opposite of everything Sandra knows is right for her. But now, the girl who has spent all her life helping others change for the better, must find a way to cope with falling for someone who refuses to change at all. Love Hacked is book #3 in the Knitting in the City series. Each book is a standalone, full length (110k words), contemporary romantic comedy novel, and follows the misadventures and exploits of seven friends in Chicago, all members of the same knitting group.

Download or read book The Reluctant Bachelor written by Syndi Powell and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2013-08-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A SECOND CHANCE AT TRUE LOVE Five years ago, Rick Allyn was publicly humiliated when he had his heart broken on the reality dating show True Love. Convincing him to sign up for another round of punishment isn't going to be easy. But with the show's ratings plummeting, producer Elizabeth Maier will have to persuade him to agree…or she'll be putting in a job application at Rick's small-town diner. Elizabeth is confident this season will be different. With his prominent family, boyish charm and good looks, Rick is the complete package. Finding his soul mate shouldn't be hard. However, as filming continues, she's beginning to suspect that the perfect woman for Rick is her. That leaves Elizabeth with a tough choice: her job at True Love or a shot at the real thing.

Download or read book A Reluctant Wife written by Cathy Williams and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-05-23 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sophie had been a trophy wife—once—and was never going to make that mistake again! She had her beautiful daughter, Jade, and she was a happy, fulfilled single mother. She simply didn't need a man! And she wasn't interested in a date with Gregory Wallace, that was for sure! Rich, arrogant—he seemed exactly like her ex-husband! Except he wasn't. He was charming, funny.... She had a new baby, a gorgeous man who made her head spin—how long could Sophie hold out against marriage?

Download or read book The Reluctant Guardian written by Susanne Dietze and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2017-02-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Under the Spy's Protection When Gemma Lyfeld inadvertently interrupts a dangerous smuggling operation in her English village, she's rescued by a mysterious Scottish spy. Now with criminals after her and her hopes for an expected marriage proposal recently dashed, she will make her society debut in London. But not without the man tasked with protecting her… Covert government agent Tavin Knox must keep Gemma safe from the criminals who think she can identify them—a mission he never wanted. But as he escorts her and her rascally nephews around London, the lovely English lass proves braver than he ever imagined. Suddenly, the spy who works alone has one Season to become the family man he never dreamed he'd be.

Download or read book RELUCTANT WIFE written by Carla Cassidy and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sisters FROM BOARDROOM…TO BEDROOM? Tyler Sinclair knew he hadn't seen the last of Samantha Dark. But what irritated him more than having to work together was that his new partner wasn't off-limits anymore—and suddenly, he was reconsidering his bachelor ways…. Samantha's forbidden lust for her father's former protégé was history. After all, Tyler was still a by-the-book kind of guy, though Samantha would give anything to see Mr. Uptight shed his oh-so-proper image and follow his heart—if he actually had one…. Sisters by birth, friends by choice…and they're about to find true love in the most unexpected places!