Věčné chození za družičku už Francesku Milanovou nebaví. Vsadí se tedy s jedním ze svých čtyř bratrů, že do příští svatby, kam je pozvaná za družičku, už bude mít sama vážnou známost a bude chystat vlastní svatbu. Ráda by sázku vyhrála, ale kde vzít ženicha, když ji všichni bratři hlídají jako oko v hlavě? A jako by jejich dozor nestačil, objeví se Brett Swenson, světlovlasý hrdina jejího dětství, který se rozhodl, že se Francesca musí vdát za toho pravého.........
Michael Wentworth si na silvestra přeje jediné: aby ho nikdo nerušil a kamarádi ho nechali o samotě. Pak se ale zjeví zlatovlasé stvoření, které mu oznámí, že bude každou chvíli rodit. Michael jí tedy doveze do nemocnice, ale víc pro ni udělat nemůže. Tak proč tedy hned neodejde a nenechá bezbrannou a osamělou Beth svému osudu?
Linda Faradayová se po deseti letech v kómatu, kdy její život visel jen na vlásku, znovu probudila k životu. Ví jen to, že byla tajnou agentkou, která prošetřovala podezřelé machinace Camerona Fortunea. Ale kým je dnes? Zázračně zachráněným trosečníkem ze světa stínů? Především je matkou desetiletého syna.
Před svou smrtí požádal Ryan Fortune Emmetta Jamisona, aby se o Lindu postaral. Narůstající vzájemná přitažlivost Lindu i Emmetta zaskočí, ale nezbývá jim než věřit, že po dlouhé noci opět vyjde slunce a dovolí vykvést květu lásky.
Carly Carrothersová ví, že když se zamiluje do svého nového neodolatelného nadřízeného, bude mít jenom samé problémy. A proto si každý den ráno opakuje zaklínadlo: nechci se vdát za svého šéfa! Ale to ji samozřejmě neodradí od toho, aby se s Mackenzie Jamesem sblížila...
Lauren už byla třikrát zasnoubená a nikdy to nevyšlo, a tak dovolila rodičům, aby jí vybrali čtvrtého snoubence oni. Při své smůle se ani nedivila, že se rozhodli pro otcova dlouholetého obchodního partnera Matthiase Bartona. Lauren brzy došlo, že si nemůže vzít muže, kterého skoro nezná, a tak se rozjela za Mattem do domu u jezera, aby zasnoubení zrušila. Nečekala, že to mezi nimi tak jiskří a že jí v jeho náručí bude tak dobře
There's a saying around the town of Hot Water, California: "Wilder women don't wed." When the town was founded, the Wilders ran the local house of ill repute...nowadays they're still known for there naughty ways. But Kitty Wilder has decided that it's time for all that to change! Kitty Wilder longed for a little respectability, so eight years ago she finagled an "I do" out of local hero Dylan Matthews. The ceremony was only supposed tobe a tourist attraction sham, but a loophole made it legal ... a little fact she'd "conveniently" neglected to share until Dylan came storming back into her life. How could he be married and not even know it? As an FBI agent, Dylan thought he'd seen it all, but this was outrageous. Kitty is still gorgeous, appealing, and even she deserves more than the toughened man he had become. But before Dylan can accept the powerful emotions he has for this unexpected wife he has to first face down the demons of his past...
The book explores the transformation of knitting from a traditional craft into a modern, stylish activity. It highlights the creativity and allure of knitting, showcasing innovative patterns and designs that appeal to a contemporary audience. Through engaging narratives and practical tips, it invites readers to embrace knitting as a fashionable and fulfilling hobby, making it accessible and exciting for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts.
After all, this year brought Hannah Davis nothing but the memory of her wandering fiancé marrying someone else behind her back. Now, sitting alone at a bar in Coronado, California, on December 31, she decides to do something radical . . . and lets a brooding good-looker take her to bed. But when a hysterical woman bursts into their room much too early on New Year's Day, Hannah realizes this guy's more complicated than she thought . . . Ex-Secret Service Agent Tanner Hart screwed up, big-time! Hoping to temporarily boot some of the ghosts from his life, he hooked up with this sexy stranger for a hot one-night stand—only to discover she's the woman he's agreed to protect . . . from men just like him! But a new year is a time for fresh beginnings. Despite the danger, the hoopla, and the hangovers, if Hannah's brave enough to risk her heart again—and Tanner's wise enough to realize he deserves it—maybe this one will be different.
Rescued from a recent kidnapping, Honor Witherspoon suddenly finds herself married off by her billionaire father to brilliant recluse and high-tech security expert Bram Bennett, a man tormented by the pain of the past, and sets out to shake up the life of her sexy but aloof new husband. Original.
You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family.Investigative reporter Angel Buchanan dug up a whopping surprise: The late "Artist of the Heart" Stephen Whitney -- famous for his family values -- was the father who'd abandoned her when she was four. And there's nothing like the reading of a will to bring people out of the woodwork, especially relatives you never knew you had......Such as the grieving widow and her sexpot twin sister...and a hunky man Angel is thrilled to learn is not any kind of cousin at all. He's C.J. Jones, the legendary lawyer determined to keep her quiet about her late, not-so-great deadbeat dad's secret life.Angel knows he'll try to woo her into submission, but how can she resist? The setting: Tranquility House, a remote retreat containing plenty of private rooms and romantic hideaways. But how far will C.J. go to get what he wants? And, for that matter, how far will Angel?
Set against the backdrop of Malibu, this engaging beach read introduces readers to the charming world of the Malibu and Ewe series. It combines elements of romance and humor, featuring relatable characters navigating love and life by the ocean. The story promises a delightful escape with its lighthearted tone and vibrant coastal setting, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a fun and relaxing read.
With a sweet, funny voice and stories that readers love, USA Today bestselling author Christie Ridgway is poised for great things. Let's grow Christie the way we've grown Rachel Gibson! Felicity Charm went from dirt–poor desert rat to the erica's Shopping Sweetheart⟷when she single–handedly broke out television's hottest new shopping channel, GetTV, to a whole new audience of young, hip consumers. But try as she might to reinvent her background, the truth is bound to come calling–in the form of crazy Aunt Vi, who needs Felicity's reliability to help sort out the latest family crisis. So she puts her 'perfect' boyfriend and 'perfect' life on hold, and strikes out in her Miata to Half Palm, CA, hoping to make fast work of her nutsoid relatives and get back to LA as quickly as possible. But before she manages that, she'll meet Luke Nilsson, an extreme rock climbing star who's just as caught up in the antics of the Charm family as Felicity is. He's wrong for Felicity in every single way imaginable, but get the two of the together and things seem so right. Perhaps Aunt Vi isn't so nutsoid after all...
Page Four asks: Which Palm Springs party girl has been caught canoodling with an out-of-town "Adam"? Eve Caruso keeps her finger on the pulse of Palm Springs and reports every spicy celebrity tidbit to her loyal readers. She knows everyone in this town— except that mysterious hunk who just strolled into the exclusive spa where she's conferring with hot new starlet Jemima Cargill. Nash Cargill—nicknamed "The Preacher" by all his rowdy friends—is here to protect his flighty sister from a stalker, not fall for a sexy society columnist. But Eve has the perfect name—she's wildly tempting. Nash should resist; after all, her luscious lips speak trouble, her two sisters are too interested in their affair, and the rest of her family defines "notorious." But Eve is more vulnerable than she seems, and Nash has never said "no" to a lady in distress . . .
Bailey Sullivan can't stand Christmas, even though her family's business is a store specializing in the perfect holiday. But now her hometown's chief supplier of rooftop Rudolphs and treetop angels is in danger of going under--it's up to Bailey to save the shop.She has it all planned: She'll arrive on December 1 and be gone by Christmas. Plus there's always spiked eggnog to ease the pain. But "Humbug" Bailey's not the only one home for the holidays. Finn Jacobson--legendary local bad boy-turned-Secret Service agent "and" Bailey's long-lost high-school sweetheart--is once again the boy next door. Only this time he's "all grown up," and the sparks are flying faster and hotter than ever!Bailey believes in true love about as much as she believes in Santa Claus. But as the holiday draws closer, she's starting to think about one thing she'd like to find under her tree . . .
Meet Californian Téa Caruso . . . her mother drives her crazy, her sisters give "advice." She has a family just like any other, except for one tiny difference . . .Her grandfather isn't just in the mob . . . he is the mob! And no one knows this better than Johnny Magee. The Caruso family destroyed his dad. Now, it's payback time—and he's going to need an unsuspecting insider . . . one who won't realize what he's really after. Téa loves her family but hates what they do. She's tried to stay far away from her notorious relatives, making a legit name for herself as an interior designer. But her grandfather Cosimo's gala 80th birthday is coming up. Every mobbed-up member of the family from San Francisco to Sarasota will be there—and it's time for Téa to face the family or face the consequences. Intent on using Téa for revenge, Johnny hires her to redo his home, but then she makes him "offers" he can't refuse. Soon he's falling in love with the enemy and when all the secrets are revealed, what will Téa do . . . and even worse, what will her family?
Curious people want to is dashing millionaire Rory Kincaid about to resign his position as the "sexiest man in town"? If Rory decides to step down as the most eligible bachelor in America, millions of women will be left crying on his way to the altar... Rory Kincaid has everyone talking...and the women swooning. After a lifetime of living down his family's scandalous past, the handsome public figure decides to take up the mantle of respectability. But first he must survive the scandal caused by a curvy siren named Jilly Skye. With her snug, vintage clothes and free-spirited ways, Jilly can't quite discover why Rory makes her feel so....tingly. Though he's far from an antique, no one that tempting should appear so stodgy. When the two are caught on film in a distinctly compromising position, Jilly agrees to pose as his fiancee -- at least until his reputation gets back in order. But neither of them counted on love...
Der ergreifende Abschluss von Christie Ridgways „Strandhaus Nr. 9“-Trilogie. In ihren Briefen sind sie sich ganz nah. Selbst an den entlegensten Plätzen der Welt war der Fotograf Gage Lowell in Gedanken bei seiner Brieffreundin Skye. Ihre aufrichtigen Zeilen haben ihn berührt, als er sonst nichts mehr spürte. Doch bei seiner Rückkehr an den Ort der gemeinsamen Kindheitssommer ist die lebenslustige Skye wie verwandelt. Nervös weicht sie zurück, sobald Gage ihre Nähe sucht. Was ist mit ihr passiert? Während Gage gegen dunkle Erinnerungen kämpft, entlockt er Skye nach und nach ein traumatisches Geheimnis. Ist das tiefe Gefühl der Verbundenheit, das die Briefe in Gage geweckt haben, etwa für immer verloren?
Der ergreifende Auftakt zu Christie Ridgways sommerleichter Trilogie. Eine ausgelassene Strandparty – und mittendrin ein sexy Mann mit ozeanblauen Augen und offenem Hawaiihemd: Das ist Griffin Lowell? Jane hat einen grüblerischen Einzelgänger erwartet, nicht diesen Traumtypen. Schließlich wurde sie engagiert, um Griffin in seinem Strandhaus beim Schreiben seiner Biographie zu helfen. Der allerdings will lieber feiern und seinen traumatischen Erinnerungen entfliehen – doch so schnell gibt Jane nicht auf, denn sie braucht den Job mehr als alles andere! Bei Strandspaziergängen im Mondschein gelingt es ihr tatsächlich, das Eis um Griffins Herz zum Schmelzen zu bringen. Aber während ihr berufliches Interesse bald tiefer Sehnsucht weicht, scheint er noch nicht bereit für die Liebe …
Der zweite Band von Christie Ridgways sommerleichter Trilogie. Diese sexy Schönheit soll Layla Parker sein? Als der Sanitäter Vance Smith seinem sterbenden Patienten verspricht, sich im Sommer um seine Tochter zu kümmern, hat er ein kleines Mädchen im Sinn – keine erwachsene Frau! Doch genau die steht jetzt vor ihm und verlangt, dass er sein Wort hält. Also muss Vance einen ganzen Monat lang zusammen mit Layla in seinem Strandhaus wohnen. Und all das mit ihr unternehmen, was Vater und Tochter verpasst haben: eine Fahrt im Riesenrad, einen Wellness-Tag und ein Picknick am Strand bei Sonnenuntergang. Während Layla ihre Trauer immer mehr überwindet und langsam ins Leben zurückfindet, erwachen Gefühle in Vance, die er nie wieder spüren wollte …
Der Sommer, der uns verband Ein sexy Mann mit ozeanblauen Augen: Jane ist verzaubert von Griffin Lowell. Eigentlich wurde sie engagiert, um Griffin beim Schreiben seiner Biografie zu helfen. Doch er will lieber feiern und seinen traumatischen Erinnerungen entfliehen. Bei Strandspaziergängen im Mondschein gelingt es Jane endlich, das Eis um Griffins Herz zum Schmelzen zu bringen. Aber während ihr berufliches Interesse bald tiefer Sehnsucht weicht, scheint er noch nicht bereit für die Liebe … Ein Sommer wie ein Leben Damit hat Sanitäter Vance Smith nicht gerechnet, als er seinem sterbenden Patienten versprach, sich um dessen Tochter zu kümmern: Layla ist kein Mädchen, sondern eine Frau - und was für eine. Gemeinsam mit ihr soll er all das unternehmen, was Vater und Tochter verpasst haben: eine Fahrt im Riesenrad, einen Wellness-Tag und ein Picknick am Strand bei Sonnenuntergang. Während Layla ihre Trauer immer mehr verarbeitet, erwachen Gefühle in Vance, die er nie wieder spüren wollte …
