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Victoria Beaumont is looking forward to relaxing at the family summer home on Mackinac Island, Michigan. But how can she relax when her father, Charles, has invited the arrogant, insufferable—and irresistible—journalist Dirk Ramsey to the island? Dirk's ruthless reporting has been a thorn in the side of Charles's political career. And Charles is hoping Dirk might change his views once he gets to know the Beaumonts better.

A deeply polarized and ungovernable United States of America has separated into two nations—the God Fearing States (GFS) and the United Progressive Regions (UPR). Judith Braverman, a teenager living in an Orthodox Jewish community in the GFS, is not only a talented artist accomplished in the ancient craft of papercutting, she also has the gift of seeing into peoples' souls—and can tell instantly if someone is good or evil. Jeffrey Schwartz has no love for religion or conformity and yearns to escape to the freedom of the UPR.

Fiona Barnes has a secret. One so big she's afraid it will destroy everything she holds dear. Not even her beloved music can save her. Li Wu has fought prejudice his entire life. But he's always felt safe and protected within the fierce love of the Barnes family. If only the object of his desire were free to be his, all would be well. Will he risk everything to be with the one he loves or will societal pressures keep them apart?

Englishman James West came to Colorado with his best friend before following his dreams to New York City as a book editor. He's content with his new life, if not a little lonely. All that changes when he receives a letter from his father. His family is in dire financial trouble and they need his help. The solution? Marry a woman he hardly knows so that he might save his mother and father, as well as his little sister, from ruin. He sets out to Colorado for his trip to see the Barnes family with a heavy heart, knowing it could be his last. Then, something very unexpected changes everything.

For blood brothers, Kurt and Rolt are as different as day and night. Kurt is kind, humble, and considerate. Rolt is conceited and demanding, a strapping giant of a man who goes after what he wants. That includes Alanna. He delights in wreaking havoc on her senses and breaking down her resolve with each stolen kiss. Now, as unexpected as it is, Alanna can't help but admit that with every torrid summer night her resistance is beginning to melt away.

The crash of a Cessna 310 charter flight on a Nevada mountainside has left two survivors: Leah Talbot, a young secretary from Las Vegas, and the pilot, lone wolf Reilly Smith. Part Native American, all man, Reilly is impassive, mysterious, and inscrutable. Under the noonday sun, they make their way across a hostile stretch of Nevada desert. Under the cold night rain, they have only their bodies, locked in embrace, to keep them warm. As two desperate strangers come together, so does a desire that burns as hot as the sand.

Colorado, 1924. Louisa Lind is a dutiful daughter to her adoptive parents. After the boy she loves marries someone else, she vows to assist her father and mother with church work and forget all about marriage. But when tragedy strikes, the suddenly penniless young woman reluctantly accepts a marriage proposal… from her dream man’s twin brother.

When NY reporter Paige MacKenzie leaves Manhattan for Jackson Hole, she has only two things on her mind: Enjoy life with Wyoming's breathtaking Grand Tetons as the backdrop, and spend more time with handsome cowboy Jake Norris as he prepares to open his guest ranch. As Paige begins to settle in, a stranger's odd behavior leads her to research western filming in the area - in particular, the movie, Shane. Will digging into Hollywood's movie connection with Jackson Hole simply lead to a freelance article for the Manhattan Post, or will it lead to a dangerous hidden secret?

In two short months, Susan Mabry will achieve her dream of marrying Warren Sullivan, her boss and the man she's harbored a crush on for years. An attorney, Warren isn't the most romantic of men, but he's handsome and knows how to make her feel special—at least when he's not too busy working. So when an attractive stranger brazenly intrudes on them at a restaurant, Susan can't understand why she feels butterflies.

Tired of being a pawn for her father and an emotional punching bag for her ex-boyfriend, Sadie Stewart escapes to Abbott Island, where she spent summers with her grandparents. Would the love and faith she learned from them be enough to fuel her new life? She wants to believe God's promises, yet broken trust holds her back. Joel Grayson left the island long enough to train at the police academy. The community trusts him, even though he's failed. When he finds Sadie, his heart skips a beat. He'd love to get to know her again, but no one needs the hurt he harbors.

In a picturesque fishing village off the coast of Maine, twenty-six-year-old attorney Gina Gaynes has a thriving career and a bright future. The last man she wants to see is Rhyder Owens, a virile member of the yachting set, back in town to shake up her life again. She's fought hard to forget what happened between them nine years ago. It hadn't been love, it was raw desire. It wasn't a marriage, it was a scandal. It ended not in bittersweet goodbyes, but with blackmail.

In the third and finale volume of this series, Annabeth and the Priest must race against time to learn the secrets to defeating the Ice People - while on the run. When they find an ancient power with the answers they seek, Annabeth learns that the path to saving her love, Prince Ryan, may end in her demise. Don't miss the thrilling conclusion of the Lost Princess trilogy!

The massive labyrinth was built to protect Zadie Kalvers' isolated desert town. Unfortunately, living in the maze's shadow makes her feel anything but safe. Even without its enchanted deathtraps and illusions, a notorious killer named Dex lurks in its corridors, terrorizing anyone in his path.

Cinders and her unlikely group of friends continue their quest to find Fairyland. But when the brave questers stop for lunch, calamity and chaos ensue as Cinders is kidnapped by a greedy goblin and Cinders’ fairy godmother, Brian, pairs up with Prince Joderick to rescue her. Will Cinders escape the evil goblin? Will Sparks the talking dog sing karaoke? Will the Huntsman find and capture them?

Last summer, Rose Trewin delivered a dying Light Horse’s message to King Micah, and found herself entangled in court politics and plots. She’d stopped the coup and saved the king, but in doing so, she’d exposed her magic and her past. She still didn’t understand her changing powers and now her past as an assassin haunts her even more. Worse, the shadows seem to want something from her. She intends to discover what, even if that means leaving her newfound home. Feeling lost and wayward, Rose ventures to the college in search of explanations about her magic.

The small town of Timberton, Montana, boasts an ambience of near-magical proportions during the Christmas season, due in no small part to resident artist and chef Mist's mysterious way of working small miracles in people's everyday lives. Each year, return guests and new arrivals mingle with local townsfolk to enjoy companionship, exquisite decor, and exceptional cuisine at the Timberton Hotel. As the aromas of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and molasses mix with heartfelt camaraderie and sweet romance, guests share reflections on family, friendship, and life.

Pinch me because I must be dreaming! I can't believe I landed a gig as the interior designer for Seb Regis, the billionaire lawyer. He's like something out of a fairy tale—hotter than Hades, and those smoldering dark eyes . . . fans self. Sparks fly despite our fifteen-year age gap, yet Seb keeps his distance. His icy façade thaws as he begins to trust me. Revealing his tender side sends my heart into a dizzying free fall and makes me question everything I thought I knew about him.

The Springhaven Museum’s expedition to Bone Port is underway! Opportunities await Lenore and her colleagues, but discovery and enlightenment are not all they will find in southern Invarnis. Back home in Springhaven, Rook is searching for answers but seems to find only more questions. Who took out a hit on Lenore? What is Bloodstone? A trail of clues becomes fraught with danger, and the quest for truth might demand a price he's not willing to pay.

Dez Cross has problems. She's almost 18 and on the verge of losing her mind thanks to the drug Denazen used to enhance her abilities. People close to her have turned their back on the underground and are now fighting for the wrong side. And then there's Kale.... Things couldn't get any worse.

Girls, guns, and greenskins. Small Towns in America have a way of enforcing conformity. High School outcast Samantha Jenkins always had a hard time fitting into that mold. Quirky and opinionated with a dark sense of humor, she's no one's idea of a hero. Unfortunately, when orcs invade and start abducting people, she may be the only hope humanity has left. Can one sarcastic girl and her Golden Retriever save the world...or are we all doomed to servitude?