Download or read book The Lost Boys A Complete Romance Series 4 Book Box Set written by Karina Bliss and published by Karina Bliss. This book was released on 2019-08-02 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four contemporary love stories that will give you all the feels… “Bliss’s writing style is complex and enjoyable, thought-provoking and captivating.” Mr. Imperfect A second chance for love...or the last word? It's a tough choice when your sexy childhood sweetheart shows up in this award-winning rural romance. It takes a funeral to drag bad-boy millionaire Christian Kelly back to his rural New Zealand hometown. Now thanks to an ancient IOU, he's stuck there trying to save the inheritance of the only woman who ever dumped him. Can a loner find the courage to be vulnerable? Should a nurturer settle for a man who refuses to need her? Romantic Book of the Year (RuBY) winner Australia Mr. Irresistible A crusading journalist discovers appearances are deceptive when she's maneuvered into a river journey by a sexy millionaire playboy in this modern spin on Pride & Prejudice. To everybody else, millionaire Jordan King is a selfless philanthropist and most-eligible bachelor, but newspaper columnist Kate Brogan has inside information that he is a home wrecker—handsome and full of false promises. Just like her philandering father. Oh, how Jordan loves a good challenge… Mr. Unforgettable The widowed mayor of a small town struggles professionally and personally when her affair with an unsuitable man becomes so much more for both of them in this sexy romance. Reclusive millionaire Luke Carter can never forget that he’d been abandoned as a child. And that’s why he's driven to build his camp for underprivileged kids in small-town Beacon Bay. If only the coastal New Zealand community trusted his motives. His only ally is widowed mayor Elizabeth Light, a woman he wants to know better… Mr. Undeniable A businessman inherits custody of three children with his ex-wife, the woman he walked away from after a personal tragedy in this poignant story of second chances. Just when he has accepted that he’ll never be a father, Jack Galloway inherits not one, but three kids. He’s supposed to raise this family with his ex-wife, but Roz has her own ideas about parenting. She’s also got some crazy notion, that, thanks to their unexpected “family,” the two of them have been handed a second chance… Romantic Book of the Year (RuBY) finalist Australia
Download or read book The Lost Boys written by Karina Bliss and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four contemporary love stories that will give you all the feels..."Bliss's writing style is complex and enjoyable, thought-provoking and captivating."Mr. Imperfect A second chance for love...or the last word? It's a tough choice when your sexy childhood sweetheart shows up in this award-winning rural romance.It takes a funeral to drag bad-boy millionaire Christian Kelly back to his rural New Zealand hometown. Now thanks to an ancient IOU, he's stuck there trying to save the inheritance of the only woman who ever dumped him. Can a loner find the courage to be vulnerable? Should a nurturer settle for a man who refuses to need her?Romantic Book of the Year (RuBY) winner AustraliaMr. Irresistible A crusading journalist discovers appearances are deceptive when she's maneuvered into a river journey by a sexy millionaire playboy in this modern spin on Pride & Prejudice.To everybody else, millionaire Jordan King is a selfless philanthropist and most-eligible bachelor, but newspaper columnist Kate Brogan has inside information that he is a homewrecker--handsome and full of false promises. Just like her philandering father. Oh, how Jordan loves a good challenge...Mr. Unforgettable The widowed mayor of a small town struggles professionally and personally when her affair with an unsuitable man becomes so much more for both of them in this sexy romance.Reclusive millionaire Luke Carter can never forget that he'd been abandoned as a child. And that's why he's driven to build his camp for underprivileged kids in small-town Beacon Bay. If only the coastal New Zealand community trusted his motives. His only ally is widowed mayor Elizabeth Light, a woman he wants to know better...Mr. Undeniable A businessman inherits custody of three children with his ex-wife, the woman he walked away from after a personal tragedy in this poignant story of second chances.Just when he has accepted that he'll never be a father, Jack Galloway inherits not one, but three kids. He's supposed to raise this family with his ex-wife, but Roz has her own ideas about parenting. She's also got some crazy notion, that, thanks to their unexpected "family," the two of them have been handed a second chance...Romantic Book of the Year (RuBY) finalist Australia
Download or read book The Lost Boys A Complete Romance Series 4 Book Box Set written by Karina Bliss and published by Karina Bliss. This book was released on 2019-08-02 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four contemporary love stories that will give you all the feels… “Bliss’s writing style is complex and enjoyable, thought-provoking and captivating.” Mr. Imperfect A second chance for love...or the last word? It's a tough choice when your sexy childhood sweetheart shows up in this award-winning rural romance. It takes a funeral to drag bad-boy millionaire Christian Kelly back to his rural New Zealand hometown. Now thanks to an ancient IOU, he's stuck there trying to save the inheritance of the only woman who ever dumped him. Can a loner find the courage to be vulnerable? Should a nurturer settle for a man who refuses to need her? Romantic Book of the Year (RuBY) winner Australia Mr. Irresistible A crusading journalist discovers appearances are deceptive when she's maneuvered into a river journey by a sexy millionaire playboy in this modern spin on Pride & Prejudice. To everybody else, millionaire Jordan King is a selfless philanthropist and most-eligible bachelor, but newspaper columnist Kate Brogan has inside information that he is a home wrecker—handsome and full of false promises. Just like her philandering father. Oh, how Jordan loves a good challenge… Mr. Unforgettable The widowed mayor of a small town struggles professionally and personally when her affair with an unsuitable man becomes so much more for both of them in this sexy romance. Reclusive millionaire Luke Carter can never forget that he’d been abandoned as a child. And that’s why he's driven to build his camp for underprivileged kids in small-town Beacon Bay. If only the coastal New Zealand community trusted his motives. His only ally is widowed mayor Elizabeth Light, a woman he wants to know better… Mr. Undeniable A businessman inherits custody of three children with his ex-wife, the woman he walked away from after a personal tragedy in this poignant story of second chances. Just when he has accepted that he’ll never be a father, Jack Galloway inherits not one, but three kids. He’s supposed to raise this family with his ex-wife, but Roz has her own ideas about parenting. She’s also got some crazy notion, that, thanks to their unexpected “family,” the two of them have been handed a second chance… Romantic Book of the Year (RuBY) finalist Australia
Download or read book Special Forces A Complete Military Romance Series written by Karina Bliss and published by Karina Bliss. This book was released on 2019-09-09 with total page 765 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One ambush. Four soldiers. Coming home to the healing power of love. The Soldier’s Wedding After returning from Afghanistan, Special Forces veteran Dan has only one mission: to persuade Jo to become his wife. Can he prove to his best friend that they can create a love story for the ages? Jo has only thought of Dan romantically once; the night before a surgery that changed her life. Friendship is all she has to offer as she struggles to care for her grandmother and save her business. Except the new way he sees her is becoming dangerously addictive... Desert Island Keeper—Allaboutromance The Rescue Mission Viv Jansen's creative solutions work well as an international costume designer, not so well as her family's black sheep. But she's going to save the day—if only her brother's military buddy Ross will move his disapproving Alpha-ness out of the way and help! Chaos theory has always been her modus operandi but falling for the enemy—a guy whose friends call him Iceman—could be the most dangerous thing she's ever done. Bring Him Home When Nate discovers Claire can't forgive her late husband for breaking a crucial promise, he sees his path to salvation. He'll be his buddy’s advocate and secure Steve's place in his wife's memory. The last thing he intends is to find himself in a love triangle with his dead best friend. A Book Club pick at SmartBitchesLovesTrashyBooks. A Prior Engagement After eighteen months as a POW presumed dead, Lee Davis is finally going home. Back to his family, friends and... fiancée? Except that the night before his last deployment, Juliet Browne rejected his proposal. Which makes the sight of her playing the grieving almost-wife beyond infuriating. Feigning amnesia, Lee puts Jules's commitment to the test. Romantic Book of the Year (RuBY) finalist Australia.
Download or read book Mr Undeniable Lost Boys 4 written by Karina Bliss and published by Karina Bliss. This book was released on 2017 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A businessman inherits custody of three children with his ex wife, the woman he walked away from after a personal tragedy in this poignant story of second chances by award-winning author Karina Bliss. Just when he has accepted that he'll never be a father, Jack Galloway inherits not one, but three kids. He's supposed to raise this family with his ex? And his ex-wife, Roz, has her own ideas about parenting. She's already doling out domestic duties, as if he had all the time in the world away from his business. She's also got some crazy notion, that, thanks to their unexpected “family,” the two of them have been handed a second chance. As if he'll let either of them get their hearts broken again. If he could just crush the hope that hearts can be mended, and love will always find a way. * Previously titled SECOND-CHANCE FAMILY. A Romantic Times Top Pick. Finalist in Australia's Romantic Book of the Year (2009). “…a touching story about grief and forgiveness...The trials and tribulations of family life are equally sprinkled with heart-warming and even humorous events; all vividly described. Readers are drawn in and encouraged to care deeply for this family by Ms. Bliss’s creative talent. Karina Bliss will definitely be added to my favourite author list” Donna Zaph, CataRomance The Lost Boy series Mr. Imperfect Mr. Irresistible Mr. Unforgettable Mr. Undeniable
Download or read book The complete Dudnik Circle series written by Esther E. Schmidt and published by Esther E. Schmidt. This book was released on 2018-09-14 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The complete Dudnik Circle series, including Peacock’s book to make this mafia world complete! Four dark, intense, standalone romance books. Not for the faint of heart, you've been warned. "Ford" The Dudnik Circle #1 Violent, dirty-talking Ford is a force to be reckoned with — and when he accidentally abducts beautiful Justice, he’s determined to claim her as his own… A scorching, kinky romance! "Peacock" (The Faults Of Our Sins) As a favor for a friend (Ford), alpha male Peacock agrees to tame a feisty woman — but little does he know that making her his submissive will lead to a sizzling connection… "Yegor" The Dudnik Circle #2 After being kidnapped, Ruby is rescued by a dark stranger — but her new captor is determined to claim her for himself… A kinky, intense page-turner! "Afon" The Dudnik Circle #3 Two dark souls struggling to come together and find their light as a couple — but multiple enemies will do anything to prevent them from having their happily ever after …a heartbreaking, sweet, violent romance!
Download or read book Mr Imperfect Lost Boys 1 written by Karina Bliss and published by Karina Bliss. This book was released on 2018 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A second chance for love...or finally getting the last word? It's a tough choice when your sexy childhood sweetheart shows up in this award-winning small town romance by Karina Bliss. She broke his heart... It takes a funeral to drag bad-boy millionaire Christian Kelly back to his rural New Zealand hometown. Now thanks to an ancient IOU, he's stuck there trying to save the inheritance of the only woman who ever dumped him. His first love, Kezia Rose. He never said goodbye.... These days she might be a respected pillar of the community, but Kezia will dance with the devil if it will keep a 100-year-old hotel in her family—except this time she’s calling the tune. What if all you ever wanted were the things you left behind? As old secrets are revealed, they're faced with the same dilemma. Can a tough guy find the courage to be vulnerable? Should a strong woman settle for a man who refuses to need her? Fourteen years on, trusting love is still the hardest choice of all. Winner of The Romantic Book of the Year (RUBY) Australia. “Loved it. Go buy it if you want a to-die-for hero as well as a wonderful and honest story.” NYT bestseller, Nalini Singh. The Lost Boy series Mr. Imperfect Mr. Irresistible Mr. Unforgettable Mr. Undeniable The Lost Boys: A Complete Romance Series: 4 Book Box Set
Download or read book Bachelors of Shotgun Ridge Boxed Set Books 4 7 written by Mindy Neff and published by Mindy Neff. This book was released on 2019-08-05 with total page 947 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BACHELORS OF SHOTGUN RIDGE—BOOKS 4-7 From a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over 30 romance novels comes a series all about cowboys, community spirit and feel-good emotions. What do readers get with a Mindy Neff book? Small town romance filled with laughter and emotion, tough-guy heroes who are gentle and kind, and secondary characters—both human and animal—who help keep everyone stirred up! Books that touch your heart. (All of the Bachelors of Shotgun Ridge books can be read as stand alone titles—so no need to worry if you read them out of order) Wanted: Women and Babies. Where: Shotgun Ridge, Montana. When: As soon as possible! Convincing this town’s perfectly happy, commitment-shy bachelor cowboys to say “I do” is going to take some doing. But the four well-meaning old matchmakers of Shotgun Ridge, Montana are up for the challenge—with some hilarious and emotional results. Book #4—CHEYENNE’S LADY He guarded his town with an eagle eye…but even Sheriff Cheyenne Bodine couldn’t save himself from the outrageous Shotgun Ridge matchmakers. Seems they’d “rented” his house to lovely surrogate mom-to-be, Emily Vincent. And while the big city beauty would tempt a saint to live in sin, Cheyenne’s lawman’s oath permitted no such indiscretions. Sending Emily home would protect and serve them both…Though the proud country lawman stole her breath, Emily knew her stay was temporary. Except…when she told Cheyenne that the babies she carried were his orphaned kin, she found herself under house arrest. The bail? Bonds of matrimony. Book #5—THE DOCTOR’S INSTANT FAMILY Kelly Anderson had heard of the notorious Shotgun Ridge matchmakers. She just never dreamed they’d pair her with her new boss, the town’s own sexy, single, cowboy M.D., Chance Hammond. The man was one potent male package with a wicked bedside manner—surely not what the doctor ordered for a widow with two scared little girls and one big secret! But the carefree playboy had his own secret side. For when they had no place to go just days before Christmas, it was Chance who opened his home, Chance whose gentle ways made her daughters smile. She’d prayed for a Christmas miracle—had she instead found a man whose tender care could heal all their broken hearts? Book #6—PREACHER’S IN-NAME-ONLY WIFE Dan Lucas thought he was safe from the matchmakers of Shotgun Ridge, Montana. As the preacher, he was supposed to perform weddings, not take part in them! But when beautiful photojournalist Amy Marshall came to him with her plight, he found her offer impossible to refuse. Amy needed to marry Dan to fulfill the terms of her grandfather’s will. However, she hadn’t bargained on becoming an instant wife and mother when Dan unexpectedly received custody of an orphan baby. Brand-new feelings for both had Amy facing a difficult decision. Was she about to let her marriage become real…body and soul? Book #7—SHOTGUN RIDGE She’s on the run for her daughter’s life…and her own. Abbe Shea witnesses the mob hit of her fiancé and the killer’s warning is clear: talk and he’ll be back for her two-year old daughter. Abbe flees Las Vegas and makes her way to Shotgun Ridge, Montana…and to the safety of Grant Callahan’s horse ranch. Grant rents Abbe the ranch guest house, but he has his suspicions. She’s sexy and intelligent—and her little girl wins his heart immediately. Still, years as an elite member of the U.S. Special Forces tells him Abbe is hiding something. Then the FBI comes looking for her, and Grant wants the truth. When Abbe admits her connection to Vegas crime boss—and to him—Grant is stunned. Her revelations could destroy his reputation as a breeder of million-dollar horses. Yet right now, all that matters to Grant is protecting Abbe and her daughter. Because if the feds have found her, the mob isn’t far behind…
Download or read book Mr Irresistible Lost Boys 2 written by Karina Bliss and published by Karina Bliss. This book was released on 2018 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A crusading journalist discovers appearances are deceptive when she's maneuvered into a river journey by a sexy millionaire playboy in this modern spin on Pride & Prejudice by award-winning author Karina Bliss. She's a crusader, he's a maverick. To everybody else, billionaire Jordan King is a selfless philanthropist and most-eligible bachelor, but newspaper columnist Kate Brogan has inside information that he is a home wrecker—handsome and full of false promises. Just like her philandering father. He denies his insecurities, she's only too aware of hers. Oh, how Jordan King loves a good challenge. Besides, he can't let Kate's scathing newspaper article go unanswered, not when destroying his reputation also jeopardizes his camp for underprivileged kids. He wants her, she wants someone else. Setting the record straight is only one of the reasons Jordan has for getting the incredibly sexy Ms. Brogan in a canoe for five days on the wild reaches of New Zealand's Whanganui River. They're perfect for each other. All Kate has to do is complete the five-day trip and Jordan will pay one hundred grand to her favorite charity. All Jordan has to do is convince her he's the right guy. The Lost Boy series Mr. Imperfect Mr. Irresistible Mr. Unforgettable Mr. Undeniable Note: All these books can be read as standalones.
Download or read book Royal Scandals San Rimini Boxed Set Books 4 6 written by Nicole Burnham and published by Nicole Burnham. This book was released on 2020-10-10 with total page 667 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An addictive series, full of heart and romance and endings that give a happy sigh." -- New York Times Bestselling Author Emily March Books 4 - 6 of Nicole Burnham’s engrossing Royal Scandals: San Rimini contemporary royal romance series, now available as a boxed set. Includes the full text of THE KNIGHT’S KISS, FALLING FOR PRINCE FEDERICO, and TO KISS A KING. THE KNIGHT’S KISS ★ RITA Award Winner He lived in Once Upon a Time. When Princess Isabella diTalora needs an expert to study the ancient artifacts hidden beneath the royal palace, she’s determined to hire the best: Nick Black, a mysterious collector who knows San Rimini’s medieval era better than anyone. Nick Black knows San Rimini’s history for good reason. He lived it. In fact, he was once known as Domenico of Bollazio, a powerful knight pledged to San Rimini’s king. But he was cursed for his ambition and will never know peace—or mortality—until he can solve the riddle of his enchantment. Nick knows modern technology will soon reveal his immortality to the world, so—despite the risk—he accepts the assignment from the princess in hopes of breaking his curse. But as he spends more time with the beautiful princess, he learns that some risks come with unexpected consequences. FALLING FOR PRINCE FEDERICO The world knows him as Prince Perfect. She’s about to discover the truth. Prince Federico diTalora is all too aware of his dreaded nickname: Prince Perfect. He’s spent his life guarding his reputation, cognizant of the duty he owes his country and its citizens. But as a widower with two rambunctious boys, the strain of being an ideal son, father, and prince has pushed him to the breaking point. Pia Renati is in San Rimini to stay with her best friend, who’s pregnant and on bed rest. Faced with hours of downtime, Pia is tempted when Prince Federico, with his Mediterranean good looks and unimpeachable reputation, invites her to spend time with him and his two boys. As Federico and Pia chase the boys around the palace gardens, they find themselves drawing closer. Pia didn’t travel to San Rimini for romance—it’s the last thing she wants—though there’s no denying her attraction to Federico. But can she trust Prince Perfect with her heart, when she sees all too clearly the pain he hides from the world? TO KISS A KING He’s heralded around the world as a romantic icon. The last thing he needs is to fall in love. King Eduardo diTalora is riding a popularity high, thanks to his political acumen, his charitable endeavors, and above all, the storybook romance he had with his late wife, Queen Aletta. He plans to use that goodwill in the best way possible, to push long-term projects that will benefit his country. When Claire Peyton, the new American ambassador, pitches a project of her own, Eduardo wonders if it’s possible to find love a second time. But as Claire and Eduardo face the political and personal repercussions of time spent together, each of them must choose between their duty to country and their love for each other. But when the world sits in judgment, does love stand a chance? Don’t miss a single volume of the Royal Scandals: San Rimini Series: - Fit for a Queen - Going to the Castle - The Prince’s Tutor - The Knight’s Kiss - Falling for Prince Federico - To Kiss a King ALSO AVAILABLE: - The Hire, for newsletter subscribers KEYWORDS: RITA Award winner, modern royal family saga, contemporary royalty, widower romance, single father romance, nanny, single dad, immortal hero, romance novel collection, contemporary boxset, romance bundle, international romance, royalty series, second chances, love after divorce, political romance, happily ever after, complete story, standalone, HEA, Europe, Southern Europe
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Download or read book Steele Ridge Christmas Caper Box Set 4 written by Tracey Devlyn and published by Steele Ridge Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-26 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you love visiting beloved characters during the holidays? Steele Ridge Christmas Capers transport readers back to their favorite small town to experience 12 new fun, heartwarming, lightly suspenseful stories. In this box set, you’ll be reunited with Shep, Way, Ross, and Sandy Kingston. The Puppy Present by Kelsey Browning After rock star Joss performs a sell-out holiday concert, she and her boyfriend, Shep, discover someone has puppy-napped service dog Charley. For the Love of Santa by Adrienne Giordano When Roni’s beloved Santa statue is stolen, she and Way search for a thief, but will Santa come home before Roni’s dream life is shattered? Beneath the Mistletoe by Tracey Devlyn While the Kingstons prepare for the family’s holiday festival, their world is tipped upside down, between discovering big footprints in the snow and navigating a rare visit by their black sheep cousins—the Blackwells.
Download or read book Walter Isaacson Great Innovators e book boxed set written by Walter Isaacson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 1707 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This includes the exclusive biography of Steve Jobs and bestselling biographies Benjamin Franklin and Einstein.
Download or read book J M Barrie and the Lost Boys written by Andrew Birkin and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2002-12-01 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of the Scottish novelist and dramatist's life focuses on his discovery, befriending, and guardianship of five boys who served as models for "Peter Pan" and "The Lost Boys."
Download or read book The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia written by Juliet Grames and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One unidentified skeleton. Three missing men. A village full of secrets. The best-selling author of The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna brings us a sparkling—by turns funny and moving—novel about a young American woman turned amateur detective in a small village in Southern Italy. “A reflective novel about dark times that tells us life goes on, love stories develop, humanity remains in the most inhumane of times.” —Irish Independent Calabria, 1960. Francesca Loftfield, a twenty-seven-year-old, starry-eyed American, arrives in the isolated mountain village of Santa Chionia tasked with opening a nursery school. There is no road, no doctor, no running water or electricity. And thanks to a recent flood that swept away the post office, there’s no mail, either. Most troubling, though, is the human skeleton that surfaced after the flood waters receded. Who is it? And why don’t the police come and investigate? When the local priest's housekeeper begs Francesca to help determine if the remains are those of her long-missing son, Francesca begins to ask a lot of inconvenient questions. As an outsider, she might be the only person who can uncover the truth. Or she might be getting in over her head. As she attempts to juggle a nosy landlady, a suspiciously dashing shepherd, and a network of local families bound together by a code of silence, Francesca finds herself forced to choose between the charitable mission that brought her to Santa Chionia, and her future happiness, between truth and survival. Set in the wild heart of Calabria, a land of sheer cliff faces, ancient tradition, dazzling sunlight—and one of the world’s most ruthless criminal syndicates—The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia is a suspenseful puzzle mystery, a captivating romance, and an affecting portrait of a young woman in search of a meaningful life.
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