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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?

Attorney Desiree Contando can think of only one word to describe her very first home: disaster. The vintage Queen Anne is beautiful - or will be, in about 1,000 years. Certainly not in time to host the family Christmas gathering. “Disaster” also describes the bad breakup that left her picket-fence vision in tatters. Even the carpenter she’s hired is a reminder of lost dreams - the high school crush who never spared her a passing glance. But she’s a grown-up now, perfectly capable of keeping things professional.

There’s no place like home. Until the heart gallops off in an unexpected direction... Prepare for romance in this heartwarming holiday book brought to you by USA Today best-selling author Josie Riviera. After Chiara passes her RN license exam, she plans to leave Virginia and return to her beloved Kansas hometown for good. Except her home health client’s handsome brother makes her consider changing her plans.

When Charity ran away with the Romany Gypsies, she left everything behind: her name, a way of life constrained by English rules, the punishments her cruel father meted out in the name of God, and the young man who made it all bearable. Certain things she can’t hide, even in wild, remote Wale: a secret longing for the ease of English life, the wisps of faith that still linger, and her reaction to a handsome face she thought she’d never see again.

Joseph Slater, an up-and-coming Christian singer and songwriter, doesn’t plan to be in Cherish, South Carolina, longer than a few days. That is, until he meets Scarlett Evans, who finds herself at a loss for words when she is formally introduced to the famous musician. Normally, Joseph would be looking for the fastest way out of town if he thought a woman he was attracted to qualified as a homebody. Yet Scarlett’s appeal - her laugh, her optimism, her obvious passion for the things she cares about - weighs stronger than his reluctance to settle down.

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 Brady reminds Clara how many times she swore she'll never again be that pathetic, weak woman who got taken in by a good-looking man. Especially when, the next day, she walks into a new coffee shop in her little Irish town and discovers Danny's secret.

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 ...

Lily loves all creatures great and small, including spiders, and believes that all lives are precious. When caterpillars begin to destroy the leaves of her beloved grapevine, Lily must figure out how to save her plant without hurting the insects that are eating it.

After a decade in journalism, Natalia Evans has reached the pinnacle of her career—lead reporter for Auto Racing Journal. Every season promises to be a thrilling adventure in the glamorous world of elite racing, surrounded by top-tier athletes and influential industry legends. The complication in Natalia’s plans? One of those legends happens to be the enigmatic Emerald Team Principal, Klaus Franke—the handsome “stranger” with whom Natalia once shared an unforgettable night… that had to be forgotten.

If she wants to save her job, she’s going to have to accept a punishment from the boss! When Alina makes a coding mistake that creates a lot of extra work for the team, her boss Ruth is furious. Ruth gives her an ultimatum: pack up her stuff and leave, or submit to a spanking. Alina has never been spanked before, so she figures it won’t be too bad. To her surprise, not only is the spanking much more painful than she anticipated, but it’s also turning her on! Even though she’s not a lesbian, Alina has often fantasized about doing dirty things with her beautiful female boss. When Ruth...

Two Lives. Two Loves. One Impossible Choice. Lydia and Freddie. Freddie and Lydia. They've been together for almost a decade, and Lydia thinks their love is indestructible. But she's wrong. Because on her 27th birthday, Freddie dies in a car accident. So now it's just Lydia, and all she wants to do is hide indoors and sob 'til her eyes fall out. But Lydia knows that Freddie would want her to live her life well.

From New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author Josie Litton Welcome to the Odalisque, the world’s most exclusive club intime. Kindly leave your inhibitions at the door (clothing is optional). If this is your first visit, a few words of explanation may be in order. The tall, lithely muscular and all-around stunningly handsome man lounging at the bar is the club’s founder and owner, Lucius Belmont. “Luscious Lucius” some call him. Others are more inclined to mutter about his resemblance to Lucifer. A word to the wise, enjoy your visit but do nothing to vex him. Especially not ...

Delicious Food for Family Gatherings and Holidays. Are you drawn to certain recipes because they bring back memories? A heartwarming story is the hallmark of a romantic read, and every one of my sweet and inspirational romance books contains a recipe submitted by a reader, my beloved mother or grandmother, or friends in Ireland. Now these recipes are all together in one book for easy referral. Savor the magic of my sweet reads—from Tudor to Contemporary, Holiday to Homemade fudge. Enjoy your happiest moments spent in the kitchen, and the recipes created by my characters. Each recipe is a ...

Ambrose may seem like an ordinary rabbit, but he has the most extraordinary sense of smell. He can detect any aroma from sweets to kittens - and even niffy foxes! He lives with his family in a hutch and is visited every day by Biddy, who is desperate to take him home to be her pet - if only her mum and dad would let her. Biddy trains Ambrose to become a tracker rabbit - which comes in very handy when Ambrose's little sister, Roly, goes missing. But when Biddy's family find themselves in real danger, can Ambrose's sensitive nose save the day?

★★ Fall in love with cozy small-town romances, filled with delightful, unforgettable characters and brimming with hope, joy, and the exciting promise of new beginnings! ★★ This set includes three sweet romances: A Chocolate-Box New Years Some recipes don’t turn out quite as you predicted… Julie Elliot, the dedicated owner of The Pasta Junction, knows that perfection takes time. Her commitment to old-school cooking methods sets her restaurant apart, even during the bustling holiday season when everything seems to be stretched thin. Amidst the chaos, she finds a sliver of time to ...

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...

Mickey Bloom: five-foot tall, dyslexic, and bullied at school. With a mostly absent and hostile father, Mickey feels she's no good at anything. Until she discovers running. Mickey's newfound talent makes her realize she's everything she thought she wasn't—powerful, strong, and special. But her success comes at a cost, and the relentless training and pressure to win leaves Mickey broken; her dream in tatters. Years later, when Mickey is working in a dead-end job, her mother becomes ill. While nursing her, Mickey realizes the only way she can overcome her grief—and find herself—is to run again.

This book was previously published as “Alpha Yogi” by Reba Bale. Her yoga teacher is going to teach her to relax – even if she needs a spanking to make it happen! Mariah is trying to be healthier by taking yoga, but she’s having a hard time turning off her mind during class. Instead of focusing on the movements and obeying the teacher, she’s rushing in late, reading texts on her watch, and judging her own curvy body. Arjun doesn’t tolerate bad behavior in his yoga classes. The stern teacher suggests that Mariah take a private class with him to improve her practice. However, ...

Rachel Lockhart grew up running wild and free with nomadic gypsy children on her father’s estate. Craving adventure, her imagination conjured up an impossibly perfect, grey-eyed man to share it with. Now grown, her outspoken ways are about to send her home from London in disgrace. Until she unexpectedly clashes with an impossibly perfect, grey-eyed man. And the back of her mind echoes with God’s promise: I will not leave you comfortless. As if she’d find comfort with a man as arrogant as Nash Browning.

Katie Johnson may make her living consulting with new moms on the latest, greatest baby gadgets no parent should be without, or which mommy meet-ups are the most socially desirable, or whether melon truly is the new black, but the success of her marriage to her husband, Alex, depends on controlling her own urges toward motherhood. He's adamant that they stay childless. Sure, Katie understands that he's upset over the fact that his out-of-town ex-wife rarely lets him see their 10-year-old son, Peter. But living vicariously through her anxious clients and her twin sisters' precocious children only makes Katie resent his stance more deeply.