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Ten short BBC Radio 4 plays from an eclectic mix of writers, including Josie Long, Nick Warburton and Tim Key, exploring one of the most important human emotions. This accumulation of mini-plays encompasses romance, heartbreak and some adult themes; each play offering a very different perspective on love.

This book was previously published as “A Disciplined Budget” by Reba Bale. Sticking to a budget takes a lot of discipline! Ever since her divorce, Amy can’t seem to stick to a budget. Fortunately, the Divorce Recovery Team offers her a hard-nosed and stern accountant named Kevin Gonzales who promises to keep her line so she can pay her bills and save for retirement. When she keeps overspending, Kevin has no choice but to give a hard punishment designed to teach her to behave. He decides to make a spanking house call. And if that doesn’t work, maybe humiliation will… This book is ...

★★ Do you love Irish romance? Fall in love with sweet, small-town, clean and wholesome romances. These stories are filled with delightful characters and brimming with Irish Joy! ★★ The four books in this collection include: OH DANNY BOY A reader favorite! This pot of gold could hold more than they bargained for… Grand. Just grand. Clara Donovan’s failure to keep her brother from going off the rails—again—is a public spectacle. Including a handsome stranger who puts down his guitar case to help her talk Seamus down from Farthing’s tallest bridge. Everything about Danny ...

A struggling baker, a determined financier, and a small-town mystery in a sweet, cozy romance where secrets and love spark holiday magic. In the charming town of Sweetwater Springs, baker Emma Jacobsen is determined to keep her family’s bakery alive, even as she battles a secret struggle with hoarding that’s threatening to unravel her carefully built life. When Victor Steele arrives to investigate a financial mystery, their instant connection is undeniable. Together, they uncover a conspiracy that’s entangled with the town’s history, forcing Emma to confront her fears and rediscover...

Discover when, where and why you eat, then change your eating habits with personalized hypnotic suggestions.

When Dorothy Thompson returns to Cherish, SC, to play piano for her brother’s wedding, memories and fear nearly paralyzes her fingers. If anyone she knew back in high school discovers her secret, the whispers will start. Fake. Fraud. Failure. It’s not as if she can blame God for her troubles. No, she did that all by herself. But, remembering His lessons, she’s fighting to get back on track. All she can do is pray the wedding vocalist—her brother’s friend Ryan, a rising opera star—won’t notice the way her hands shake. When Ryan Edwards sets foot inside a church for the first time in years, he’s no longer the pitiable kid from the poor side of town, but someone who’s made it on his own. Without God’s help—not that He ever cared about misfits like Ryan, anyway.

Screenwriter Angelina Conte has been butting heads via email with the studio’s unbelievably nitpicky scientific advisor, volcanologist Dr. Caleb Sloane. Between his scheduled lectures aboard a Hawaiian cruise, she intends to prove that she’s no Tinseltown hack. Caleb had planned on using this Christmastime cruise to adjust his workaholic attitude. A tough assignment when he’s tangled with the movie studio’s surprisingly stubborn scriptwriter. Startlingly, their chemistry is off the charts.

When Emmanuelle Sumter steps off the train in Cherish, South Carolina - a town simply glowing with the promise of Christmas - she finds herself praying God will help her find the broken pieces of her life. Shattered, like her beloved harp, her dreams, and her trust in men. Her friend Dorothy told her Cherish is a safe haven. But she never expected Dorothy's brother, Deputy Nicholas Thompson, would relight the one thing she thought she'd lost forever: a spark of hope.

When a Miami investor calls in search of prime property-flip prospects, North Carolina real estate broker Candee Contando expects to meet a balding, steely-eyed land shark. Turns out the first customer she’s had in months is a hot prospect in more ways than one. Except his gaze has fallen on her dream house, a dilapidated Victorian she just bid her last penny on in hopes of creating a safe place for disadvantaged children - like the girl she used to be.

This book was previously published as "The Reluctant Bride Gets Caught" by Reba Bale A curious groom learns his wife's shameful secret, and it changes them forever! Newlywed Rebecca is settling into married life with Jacob, the love of her life. There's only one problem: their physical relationship is way too bland. Every time she tries to talk about what she needs, Jacob blows her off. Rebecca knows she should be grateful for such a thoughtful and gentle lover, but when she's alone she can't help but fantasize about a good hard spanking. Dr. John at the Spanking Therapy Clinic always seems...

Savor the magic of Josie Riviera’s Summer Romances—exclusively in one collection! A sweet, heartwarming story is the hallmark of a romantic beach season. Fall in love with sweet small-town romances filled with delightful characters and brimming with sunshine and joy. These captivating stories celebrate the promise of new beginnings and beautiful summers.This set includes three sweet and inspirational romances: 1-800-SUMMER The last thing she can fix is her own life. Until one man’s offer changes everything. A Chocolate-Box Summer Breeze Will Emily and Joe find their happily-ever-after...

Returning to Redstone hoping to heal from a bad breakup, I find my family’s home has been sold. And the new owner? Austin Johnson. Rugged, no-nonsense, with a guarded heart…and a secret hidden beneath his cowboy grit. With nowhere else available, I’m forced to rent the cottage on what was once my land. It means daily run-ins with the infuriatingly handsome rancher who seems determined to get under my skin. We clash over everything: the past, the future, each other. Our tempers burn Texas sun hot, but then there are those moments. Quiet. Unexpected. Where his strength eases my grief, ...

★★ Fall in love with clean, wholesome, and cozy small-town romance, filled with delightful characters and brimming with holiday joy! ★★ THREE clean, sweet, wholesome, and inspirational contemporary romances—exclusively in one collection. These small-town stories are filled with delightful, captivating characters and their beloved pets. Their perseverance will warm your heart and rekindle your belief in love, Christmas, and Happily-Ever-After. This collection includes the following 3 books: A Christmas Puppy To Cherish You don’t need ears to hear God’s plan. All you need is an ...

Our blind date was a disaster, so why am I posing as his fake girlfriend? Waiting there in a designer suit he looked hunky handsome. But we’re nothing alike and definitely not a match. I doubt I’ll ever see him again. Stop, I take that back. At my job interview I find that same grumpy billionaire Jake behind the CEO desk. I have zero desire to work for this man. I begin to flee, but he offers me a deal: pretend to be his date for his sister’s wedding for a lucrative job at his firm. Insulted, I storm out, but later, inexplicably, I agree. Soon, his attention no longer feels fake. ...

She’s sunshine in a bottle. I’m the grumpy city billionaire who hates small towns. I came to Seaside Cove to oversee my company’s new branch, not to get involved with the local innkeeper. Too bad I can’t stop thinking about her. Mia Carson is different… unpredictable, argumentative, and downright gorgeous. Now we’re stuck together under the same roof. From the moment we clashed about my luggage, I knew I was in trouble. She drives me insane with her constant optimism, but there’s something about her I can’t shake. In fact, she’s totally adorable, and despite everything, I ...

A florist's Wishing Blooms rekindles the faded Christmas spirit of a disillusioned hometown photographer, but can her cheer, a rescued pup, and the magic of the season revive his holiday hope and love? Ivy Bennett's artistry and vision have made her flower shop the highlight of idyllic Evergreen Valley. But when a scathing article threatens her success, the spirited florist must protect all she's built. Blake Shepherd, a successful but disillusioned photographer, has built his career photographing glamorous events out West. Yet, his true passion lies in capturing the fragile beauty of our ...

This book was previously published as “Unlikely Doms” by Reba Bale. Sometimes the most unassuming guy you know turns out to have an alpha side. Check out the 5 story collection of seemingly regular guys who don’t hesitate to turn a woman over their knee… Whether it’s a plumber, a coworker, a recent college graduate, a yoga teacher, or a random guy in a coffee shop, these eager new submissives are going to find out just how fun a first-time spanking can be. This book includes the following stories: Alpha Rival Alpha Nerd Alpha Student Alpha Plumber Alpha Teacher“Unlikely Doms” ...

Please mind the HEART. London. An einem trüben Winterabend sitzt Lu im Bus, als sie einen jungen Mann an der Haltestelle bemerkt, der in ein Buch vertieft ist. Er blickt auf, und für einen wunderschönen Moment treffen sich ihre Blicke. Doch bevor er einsteigen kann, setzt sich der Bus in Bewegung. Monate vergehen, und Lu kann die Begegnung mit dem Bus Boy, so nennen sie und ihre beste Freundin Sarah den Fremden, einfach nicht vergessen. Erst ein Jahr später finden Jack und Lu sich endlich wieder. Doch mittlerweile ist Bus Boy mit Sarah zusammen. Und die ahnt nichts von dem furchtbaren Zufall...

He's all business. She loves to laugh. When business conflicts with pleasure, what could possibly go wrong? Maeve Doherty needed a hard-earned break...When the offer from Perfect Match to enjoy a week on an island of her choice arrived, she hesitated. But not for long...Edward Newell had one thing on his mind when he reached Corsica, and it didn't involve meeting a perfect match. When unexpected attraction burns for the beautiful Maeve, and business conflicts with pleasure, what could possibly go wrong?

This book was previously published as “A Punishing Workout” by Reba Bale. Who knew working with a trainer would be so painful? Recent divorcee Amy needs to get in shape, but she lacks discipline. She decides to ask the Divorce Discipline group for a little motivation. Trainer Marcus offers her an unusual conditioning plan: follow his orders precisely or feel the sting of a harsh public punishment. It turns out that Amy likes being dominated and humiliated a little too much. Pretty soon everyone at the gym is getting in on the action. But can she get a special reward from her stern ...