Download or read book A Wedding on Bluebird Way written by Lori Wilde and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2018-05-29 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A runaway bride sets the stage for four linked tales of romance by four beloved authors. The sun is shining, the garden’s in bloom and every detail is perfect as the wedding of the year gets underway at the charming Bluebird Inn. But when the Big Day becomes an even bigger fiasco, the surprises unfold in four entwined tales featuring the unforgettable Loving family . . . The moment for “I do” has arrived, and all eyes are on the bride . . . until she turns heel, hijacks a Ducati, and speeds out of town! Now everyone entangled in the wedding that wasn’t takes off on an unexpected adventure of the heart: A down-on-her-luck B&B owner who needs a little help finding her own bluebird of happiness. . . . A big city cop with small-town roots who pulls over the girl he could never have. . . . A jilted groom and a Type A wedding planner with mischievous twins who discover a little chaos can make life—and love—wonderfully exciting. And of course, the caterer, a hometown girl who risks getting burned when she reconnects with an old flame. That loving feeling is sweeping through tiny Serendipity, Texas, and second chances are turning into happy endings as sweet as the bluebirds coming home to nest . . . A Publishers Weekly Best Books of Summer Selection “These easily resolved love stories are perfect for a lazy Sunday read on a sun-drenched porch with a glass of sweet tea.” —Publishers Weekly

Download or read book The Wedding that Wasn t written by Lori Wilde and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A runaway bride sets true love in motion—from the New York Times bestselling author whose “novels are always a delight!” (Jill Shalvis, author of Almost Just Friends) On the morning Felicity Patterson was born, a bluebird crashed into the bedroom window pane and died. The superstitious midwife announced that the baby would never know true happiness. Silly stuff, of course, and Felicity doesn’t want to believe the prophesy has anything to do with the string of heartaches she’s experienced. Or the fact that bluebirds haven’t been seen in Serendipity, Texas, for decades. In any case, things are looking up. Since the town’s leading family chose her B&B to host their daughter’s society wedding, The Bluebird Inn has become the hottest venue around. Until the bride says, “I don’t!” and blows out of town on a hijacked Ducati. Rumors of a jinx have guests canceling their reservations in droves—all except Tom Loving. The retired Army officer and amateur ornithologist hopes to lure the bluebirds back to Serendipity. What does Felicity have to lose? Only her heart, it seems. But maybe it’s time for her luck to change—and love to take wing . . . Originally published in A Wedding on Bluebird Way Praise for Lori Wilde “Lori Wilde writes characters who always speak to my heart.”—RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author “Every now and then a book comes along that touches every emotion, from heart rending tears to belly laughs. The Moonglow Sisters is a one of those rare books. From the first line to the last sigh, it was amazing.”—Carolyn Brown, New York Times bestselling author

Download or read book Forever Wild written by Allyson Charles and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wild life is about to take on a whole new meaning . . . Dax Cannon never says no to a challenge. But when he discovers a sexy stowaway in the back of his truck, he realizes Annelise Ansel might be more than he bargained for. An artist, Lissa claims she’s leaving New Orleans for a fresh start in Michigan--which just happens to be where he’s headed with the pack of rescue dogs he’s delivering to the sanctuary he works for. But when three thugs threaten to take lovely Lissa off his hands, he realizes she’s in need of a sanctuary, too. Once Lissa is riding shotgun with her long, lean protector, she’s wondering if fate might have something better in store for her than a life in hiding. But when her hijinks threaten to take down the best man she’s ever had the pleasure to run away with, Lissa realizes it’s time to face her demons. Now it’s up to the two of them to fight through the danger to discover the life—and love—waiting on the other side . . .

Download or read book Forever Home written by Allyson Charles and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2018-04-10 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LOVE UNLEASHED Isabelle Lopez has never been a dog person. Raising her daughter alone and building a real estate career leaves no time for four-legged furballs. When she finds an abandoned mutt and litter of pups in a foreclosed apartment, Izzy intends to drop them off at a shelter and walk briskly away. Instead, her “heroic” deed makes her a local celebrity. Her boss is thrilled. Commissions are up. And thanks to gorgeous shelter owner Bradley Cohen, Izzy’s disciplined life is suddenly much, much more complicated. He’s got a sexy smile, a wicked sense of humor, and a big, noble heart. Even as Izzy tries to get her libido to heel, boy, Bradley sets out to convince her there’s more to life than padding her bank account. But Izzy knows a trade secret that puts Brad’s beloved shelter at risk, and she can’t warn him. Their relationship was barely getting started; suddenly it’s in the dog house. Now Izzy and Brad need to figure out what matters most, and whether this could be much more than animal attraction...

Download or read book The Wishing Quilt written by Jodi Thomas and published by Zebra. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Texas is about to be wrapped up in love and homespun perfection with this new contemporary romance anthology featuring novellas from legendary, bestselling authors Jodi Thomas, Lori Wilde, and Patience Griffin! Three novellas weave tales of women whose quilting craft ultimately leads them down the path to love. THE SECRET WISH * Jodi Thomas The little town of While-a-Way, Texas, may as well be named Last Chance as far as Avery Cleveland is concerned. Running her late great-grandmother’s quilt shop is the only way to build back her life after losing her dancing career. But local sheriff Daniel Solis is stunned by Avery’s beauty and spirit—and hopes to show her how to stitch brand-new dreams together . . . WISH UPON A WEDDING * Lori Wilde Ellie Winter’s sister is holding a quilting bee as her bachelorette party, creating a memory quilt for their grandmother. If only the event weren’t happening at the ranch where Ellie spent childhood summers, now owned by the man she can’t forget. Four days surely isn’t enough time to fall in love again . . . but what about four long, hot, summer nights? WHEN YOU WISH UPON A QUILT * Patience Griffin Paige Holiday’s last visit to the International Quilt Festival in Houston ended in heartbreak. It seems like all the women in her family are unlucky in love. So at this year’s festival, Paige is focused solely on business, until a gorgeous cowboy crosses her path, ready to turn her life—and her luck—around . . .

Download or read book Summer in the City written by Lori Wilde and published by Pocket Guide Series. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each connected novella in this fun, fresh Rom-Com anthology follows a different woman from a group of NYC friends whose plans to escape the summer heat with a fabulous girls-only weekend suddenly lose steam when an unexpected blackout cuts off power to all of Manhattan. But while the lights are out, enemies become lovers, acquaintances find they have more in common than a pack of matches, and the city really heats up! There's nothing like summer in Manhattan. The days are long and the nights are even longer. But when the lights go out in the city, fireworks explode... Night at the Museum by Lori Wilde Art restorer Ria Preston knows a thing or two about beauty. And when she discovers her neighborhood crush, gregarious Wall Street advisor Vic Albright, is stuck overnight in the Metropolitan Museum of Art with her, she can't resist taking him on a very private tour... Lights Out by Priscilla Oliveras Back in high school, Vanessa Ríos and Mateo Garza were theater troupe rivals. Now Mateo’s a rising Broadway star and Vanessa’s his most scathing critic. Cue a plot twist straight out of central casting: the two end up alone in his New York City apartment during the blackout, setting the stage for what could be their second act romance . . . ​Mind Games by Sarah Skilton What happens in college stays in college--unless you never get over it. In fact, Alison has been waiting to take her revenge on Nick, once the hottest guy on campus, now the hottest guy on the rising magician's circuit. But her plans to sabotage his first show are upended by the power outage. That's when the real magic happens...

Download or read book Ghosted written by Allyson Charles and published by Alice Weiss. This book was released on 2024-01-18 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A special forces operator who knows what he wants. A woman who will blow all his expectations apart. Marine Raider Tony Garcia holds himself to the highest standards. He expects no less from the women he dates. Polished, sophisticated, organized. He has a type and he’s happy to stick to it. But fate has a wicked sense of humor when it sends Bridget Sullivan veering into his path. Bridget is the epitome of unconventional. She’s a nerdy, foul-mouthed force of nature, and after her last experience in dating became a police investigation, she’s sworn off men. Especially ones who have the nerve to toss her over his shoulder to keep her from trouble. One who wouldn’t know fun if it came up and bit him on the butt. If Tony would stop being so dang sweet, if he didn’t fill out his shirt quite so well, then maybe she wouldn’t have such a hard time keeping her hands to herself. But when strange events start to swirl around Bridget, Tony will do everything in his power to keep the infuriating woman safe. Mysterious fires. Unexplained noises. Eerie lights in the night. It’s as though an unseen force is determined to tear her world apart. And that’s only the beginning of their trouble. Because something even more dangerous lurks in the shadows, and it’s set its sights on Bridget… Meet the men of Alpha Squad. Protective, strong-willed, and tough, they go hard after what they want. And when they set their sights on a woman, they’ll use every weapon in their arsenal to make her theirs. Each book in this series is a fast, steamy read, full of pulse-pounding action and sexy times.

Download or read book Under the Christmas Tree written by Allyson Charles and published by Alice Weiss. This book was released on 2022-07-06 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sadie was only supposed to be in Pineville, Michigan for the day, to take care of her grandmother’s estate. Being sentenced to one week of community service decorating the town’s jinxed Christmas tree isn’t on her schedule. Especially not when she’s been sentenced to work alongside the man who suffered hate-at-first-sight with her. Colt doesn’t have time for some BS forced volunteer work, especially not with the nit-picking perfectionist who demolished his truck. Nothing he does is right according to her, from the way he strings the lights to how he hangs an ornament. The chick is driving him crazy with her totalitarian tree decorating rules. Except…she’s actually sort of sweet. She’s got grit he can’t help but admire. And her love for Christmas might have him humming a carol or two in the shower. Their week of community service is starting to look a whole lot more like a present than a punishment. But Sadie never intended to stay in Pineville. And if she goes, so does any chance for a merry Christmas. Formerly published as The Christmas Tree/Tangling Under the Christmas Tree.

Download or read book Dream Lover written by Stacey Keith and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In one little town in Texas, even toeing the straight and narrow might lead you to a joyride . . . April Roby believes in avoiding entanglements—and her beloved sisters have given her a master class in what heartbreak looks like. So, no matter who tries to fix her up, April is sticking to her thick manila folders and her frumpy beige skirts, and putting her time and energy toward helping the kids of Cuervo, Texas as a social worker. Her latest client, foul-mouthed fourteen-year-old Matthew McBride, would be enough on his own to keep two of her busy. And his big brother Brandon is a whole different type of problem. Brandon is the kind of muscle-bound, motorcycle-riding bad boy that no well-meaning relative would ever try to shove in April’s path. He’s prickly, he’s rude, and he’s downright obstructive. But there’s something about him that makes her want to take the smirk off his face the fun way. Neither one of them is looking for a fairy-tale ending. But in Cuervo, Texas, they just might get one anyway . . .

Download or read book Courting Disaster written by Allyson Charles and published by Alice Weiss. This book was released on 2021-04-02 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connie has finally gotten her life back on track. As a newbie attorney, her first case is against the town’s public enemy number one, building contractor David Carelli. She’s had his number since high school, and wiping that smirk off of his face when she wins her lawsuit won’t just launch her career, but will make her happier than a half-off shoe sale. David knows he has a reputation in his hometown of Pineville. When he wants something, he goes after it. When an obstacle gets in his way, he knocks it down. He’s had to fight for everything he has in life, and he doesn’t much care if someone gets butthurt over his tactics. But there’s one woman he’s always hoped would have a different opinion of him. The one woman who seems immune to his charm. Connie is determined to keep their negotiations hostile, but he’s just as stubborn, and he’s ready to turn up the heat. Because now he wants Connie. And David Corelli always gets what he wants… Formerly published as WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE YOU?

Download or read book Forever Romance Box Set written by Allyson Charles and published by Alice Weiss. This book was released on 2023-07-28 with total page 993 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MUST LOVE DOGS. The Forever Romance series is small town romance for people who love hot men, feisty women, and the four-legged friends who bring them together. Each full-length novel is connected but can be read as a standalone. FOREVER HOME - If Bradley had a dating philosophy, that would be it. He learned early in life not to take the little things for granted. Carpe diem is more than just a motto to him; it’s the standard by which he lives his life. Isabelle hasn’t met a plan she doesn’t like, and getting involved with Brad and his rescue shelter full of misfit mutts isn’t in her schedule. Between her job and her young daughter, she doesn’t have time to indulge in puppy love. But when she ends up in a pooch predicament, she and Brad can’t help getting their leashes tangled. Long walks lead to longer kisses. Before Izzy knows it, she’s making new plans, ones that include a house full of squeaky toys and candlelit dinners. But when she learns a trade secret that threatens the existence of Brad’s beloved shelter, she’ll have to choose between doing what’s right for her career, or doing what’s right for her and Brad. Animal attraction might have lit the fire of this relationship, but if it has any chance of surviving, Brad and Izzy are both going to have to learn some new tricks. Forever Home is a must-read for those who love small-town, opposites attract romances filled with heat and furball humor. It’s perfect for fans of Roxanne St. Clair and Jill Shalvis. FOREVER FOUND - Gabe has always preferred dogs over people. This grumpy veterinarian might have the magic touch with his four-legged friends, but animals of the human variety he doesn’t much tolerate. Especially the perky socialite who keeps at him like a dog with a bone. Even though she saved the Forever Friends animal shelter, Marla can’t catch a break with the sexy vet who haunts her dreams. If he’s looking at her, he’s scowling. She tells herself she doesn’t need the approval of a man nearly a decade younger than her. She just can’t understand why his disapproval hurts so much. But when Marla uncovers an illegal dog fighting operation, Gabe will do whatever it takes to protect her, and save the ill-treated dogs. And Marla will discover that his grumpy scowls might have been hiding something other than hate, something that looks a whole lot like love. Forever Found is a must-read for people who love small-town, older woman/younger man, and grumpy/sunny romances filled with heat and furball humor. FOREVER WILD - Dax is no stranger to trouble. If he isn’t stirring it up, he’s sniffing it out faster than a bloodhound does a bone. But even his limits are tested when he finds a beautiful woman hiding in the back of his van. She’s the only person who can out-crazy his best efforts. She’s frustrating, sexy…and the one thing standing between him and his dreams. Lissa goes where the wind takes her, but this time her spontaneity has put a target on her back. On the run, she thinks Dax and his band of rescue dogs just might be the only way to put her pursuers off the scent. Getting attached can only lead to trouble, but Dax and Lissa can’t fight their animal attraction. Somewhere along the way, Dax’s priorities change from keeping Lissa safe, to just keeping her, period. But love doesn’t come without sacrifice. Dax might love a challenge, but Lissa might be more than he can handle. Forever Wild is a must-read for people who love small-towns, a free-spirited heroine who’s nothing but trouble, and romances filled with heat and furball humor.

Download or read book All Wrapped Up written by Allyson Charles and published by Alice Weiss. This book was released on 2021-04-02 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allison has always been the round peg in her very square family. Instead of becoming a doctor or lawyer like her successful sisters, she’s perfectly happy running her diner in ripped jeans and comfortable sneaks. But she wouldn’t mind a little bit of her siblings’ wedded bliss. And now that she’s catering her best friend’s Christmas wedding, she can’t get marriage off her mind. So even though she’s never been against a little harmless fun, she makes herself a promise: no more meaningless flings. Luke needs to lay low to avoid the process servers dogging him. He’s left his three-star Michelin-rated restaurant in Chicago in good hands, and Pineville, Michigan seems as good a place to hide-out as any. Especially with Allison giving him those hot looks she thinks he doesn’t see. He’s wheedled his way into her kitchen…and now is taking aim at her heart. If there’s one thing Luke is good at, it’s heating things up. But Allison is only looking for forever, and his life is back in Chicago. Will the chemistry between them be strong enough to cook up something special? Or will these holidays give them nothing but the blues? Formerly published as THE CHRISTMAS WEDDING SWAP.

Download or read book Burnt written by Allyson Charles and published by Alice Weiss. This book was released on 2022-10-06 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you can’t stand the heat… When a bullet takes Marine Raider Travis Kowalski temporarily off active duty, he thinks a little R&R with a sexy jam maker is just what the doctor ordered. But he’s about to learn that this woman might just be too hot to handle. Willow Janna has her daughter, her jam and jelly store, and a schedule she won’t let anyone mess with. Who has time for dating when she has payroll to file and PTA meetings to attend? But she’s never met anyone like this Raider before. He’s tenacious, single-minded and has her believing that chemistry is more than just a reaction on her stovetop. It’s more than just her heart in danger of going up in flames, however. Someone has decided to put her out of business, by any means necessary. Unless she and Travis can discover who’s put a bullseye on her back, her life just might go up in smoke. Meet the men of Alpha Squad. Protective, strong-willed, and tough, they go hard after what they want. And when they set their sights on a woman, they’ll use every weapon in their arsenal to make her theirs. Each book in this series is a fast, steamy read, full of pulse-pounding action and sexy times.

Download or read book Forever Found written by Allyson Charles and published by Alice Weiss. This book was released on 2023-06-23 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grab a box of chocolates and brew that perfect cup of tea. This small-town rom-com is the perfect read for your lazy afternoon. Gabe has always preferred dogs over people. This grumpy veterinarian might have the magic touch with his four-legged friends, but animals of the human variety he doesn’t much tolerate. Especially the perky socialite who keeps at him like a dog with a bone. Even though she saved the Forever Friends animal shelter, Marla can’t catch a break with the sexy vet who haunts her dreams. If he’s looking at her, he’s scowling. She tells herself she doesn’t need the approval of a man nearly a decade younger than her. She just can’t understand why his disapproval hurts so much. But when Marla uncovers an illegal dog fighting operation, Gabe will do whatever it takes to protect her, and save the ill-treated dogs. And Marla will discover that his grumpy scowls might have been hiding something other than hate, something that looks a whole lot like love. Forever Found is a must-read for people who love small-town, older woman/younger man, and grumpy/sunny romances filled with heat and furball humor. It’s perfect for fans of Roxanne St. Clair and Jill Shalvis.

Download or read book Texas Tall written by Janet Dailey and published by Zebra Books. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deadly accident puts a cowboy on the wrong side of the law in this romantic suspense novel by the New York Times–bestselling author of the Calder Saga. She can’t forget him. The born rancher who stole her heart, her ex-husband, the tough, tender father of her child…Tori Tyler can’t let Will Tyler go to prison for a crime that was a simple accident. But she can’t deny that her feelings for the man run much deeper than loyalty, and her desire for his strong, sure embrace has never died. Protecting him is second nature, until an unexpected terror threatens to shatter them both…and Tori needs Will’s fierce love more than ever before. He can’t let her go. The sassy, sexy wife he never meant to drive away, the gorgeous woman who haunts his memory and his fantasies…Will can accept the blame for the destruction of his marriage, but he can’t believe that he and Tori won’t have a second chance to make it right. With the ranch in trouble and his freedom on the line, somehow fighting for her is the only thing that matters. Praise for the Tylers of Texas series "Big, bold, and sexy, Texas True is Janet Dailey at her best!”—Kat Martin “Dailey does the genre proud with plenty of intrigue, subplots, twists and, of course, love. Fans and newcomers alike will revel in the ride.”—Publishers Weekly on Texas Tall

Download or read book Putting Out Old Flames written by Allyson Charles and published by Alice Weiss. This book was released on 2021-04-02 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who said high school love doesn’t last? Everyone. Or they should if they had any sense. Jane thought she’d seen the last of her no-good, heart-breaking boyfriend years ago when she went off to college...and he broke up with her with a greeting card. But now he’s back, looking sexier than ever, and as much as she tells herself she’s older and wiser, some feelings never burn out. Chance McGovern is once bitten, twice shy. Getting over a rocky divorce, all he wants is a stable life for him and his son. Moving them to Pineville, Michigan and taking the assistant fire chief job was the first step to getting back to normal. And then Jane stomps back into his life, his partner in organizing a charity fireman’s ball. Leaving her was one of his biggest regrets. And from the fire in her eyes, she won’t let him forget his teenaged screw-up. But nothing is impossible in Pineville, not even second chances. With their small town rooting for them, Jane and Chance are fighting against more than just their hearts. But their relationship crashed and burned before. Is their love worth the risk?

Download or read book Bluebird written by Bob Staake and published by Schwartz & Wade. This book was released on 2013-04-09 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Like nothing you have seen before," raves Kirkus Reviews in a starred review. In his most beautiful and moving work to date, Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship. In this emotional picture book, readers will be captivated as they follow the journey of a bluebird as he develops a friendship with a young boy and ultimately risks his life to save the boy from harm. Both simple and evocative, this timeless and profound story will resonate with readers young and old. Bob Staake has been working on this book for 10 years, and he believes it is the story he was born to write.