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A woman with a broken past, a man with a fragile heart, two people who realize they can be the salve for each other’s wounds. After tragedy destroys Cara McGregor's family, her only choice is to become a mail-order bride to a widower in the Dakota territory. When she arrives, she’s thrust into taking care of three resistant children and a distant man. James Cassidy doesn’t want a new wife, but he needs a mother for his children and helpmate around his farm. Since the jobs go hand-in-hand, he reluctantly takes out a mail-order advertisement to acquire what his family needs. What ...

Clean and Wholesome American mail order bride historical western short story romance. This historical, inspirational Western romance much-loved series is about empowered women who selflessly give up everything for the improvement of their families. They turn around their hopeless circumstances in this mid-19th-century tale of the old West, with strong faith and discover authentic men and true love. Book 1 ~ Rocky Montana Can she overcome the dark secret that Trevor’s mom has that's destined to keep them apart and destroy their love forever? Book 2 ~ Golden Colorado What fear does Minnie ...

When Zikora, a DC lawyer from Nigeria, tells her equally high-powered lover that she’s pregnant, he abandons her. But it’s Zikora’s demanding, self-possessed mother, in town for the birth, who makes Zikora feel like a lonely little girl all over again. Stunned by the speed with which her ideal life fell apart, she turns to reflecting on her mother’s painful past and struggle for dignity. Preparing for motherhood, Zikora begins to see more clearly what her own mother wants for her, for her new baby, and for herself.

Four children's Great books, all rolled into one. best for bedtime stories beginner / early reader poetry for kids. best animals stories, value tales

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Anthony Bourdain, author of Kitchen Confidential, once again brings to light the inner workings of the "culinary underbelly" in his bold reinvention of the traditional Christmas story. At once risqué and charming, A Chef's Christmas is sure to bring holiday cheer to those who make dinner and those who only make reservations.

In this striking and bleak, yet luminous debut collection, Nathan Ballingrud, winner of the inaugural Shirley Jackson Award, uses the trappings of the Gothic and the uncanny to investigate a distinctly American landscape: The loneliest and darkest corners of contemporary life. Ballingrud’s stories are love stories. They’re also monster stories. Sometimes the monsters collected here are vampires or werewolves.

Five short stories that give glimpses into the lives of Griffin, Jorie, and the other characters from Second Nature.

A woman on the run and an ex-sniper who’ll do anything to protect her… I’ve been an orphan, a delinquent, a Marine, and a sniper. But I’ve never been in love until I stumble upon the lost girl sheltering in the forest. She’s battered and bruised on the outside with more scars on the inside. I take her in. I heal her. And when she tells me about her past, I do what I do best: whatever it takes to protect her. I was a Scout Sniper in the Marines. I’m not looking for redemption. I’m looking for revenge. Found by the Mountain Man is a found-family, age gap, instalove romance ...

Teach your child patience !!! "You forgot the mail?!?!" The king yelled at the snail. But the snail stayed as calm as could be. He was not afraid of the king, you see. He knew where the gift was; he knew what to do. The monsters learned that patience pays off too. We are all familiar with the phenomenon of children wanting everything "here and now". This story describes just such a situation. I hope you and your children will enjoy it and learn from it. The forest monsters woke up & there was a sign on the tree. They had been invited to the Monster King’s birthday party. Everyone would ...

American Mail order Brides of the West, historically inspired clean and wholesome Boxset Short story Romance. By Bestselling Author Ada Oakley and Katie Wyatt Always Free on Kindle Unlimited **4 Book Mail Order Bride Frontier Western Box Set** wonderful clean uplifting historical tales for a very special price! Unexpected Love Complete Series Grace nodded. “Yes. He was raised in a family where emotions weren’t often expressed, but I believe he does love me. He’ll show it more with actions than with words. And that’s all right with me. Deeds matter more than carefully worded love ...

Ayesha Shetty lost her brother seven years ago, the same time she lost everything else important to her: her dreams, her fierce independence, and the man she loved. Not wanting to see her mother hurt anymore, she put her wild self away and became the dutiful daughter her mother needed and took on her brother’s role in the family business. Now her best friend’s big, fat Indian wedding is a chance to get away from her endless duties at the restaurant and maybe even have some fun (if she remembers how).

"You don't know me yet, but in a few hours that's going to change. You see, I'm inviting you to my home and my town of Cedar Cove, because I want you to meet my family, friends, and neighbors. Come and hear their stories - maybe even their secrets!"

The Men of Naughty Pine are strapping, small town beasts with a penchant for obsessing over their women and taking what’s theirs. They don’t care if it’s right, as long as they get what they want. The Naughty Pine Mountain Men Collection features the three book series: Disobedient, Mischievous, and Rebellious. If you're looking for steamy romance with a dash of forbidden adventure, then this collection is for you! Happily ever after guaranteed!

When a doddering Harry Platt tumbles from the top of his stairs in a deadly fall, it looks like an unfortunate accident. But solicitor Tony Standish's suspicions are aroused when he meets the beneficiaries and discovers the immense size of the estate. Jack and Sarah investigate and find that nothing is what it seems when it comes to families - not when money and secrets are involved. Cherringham is a serial novel à la Charles Dickens, with a new audio episode released every two weeks.

I am wildly successful in my career. Everyone knows Graham Frazier, soccer club owner, is a winner. In my love life? Decidedly less so. But just because I'm divorced doesn't mean I can't throw my best friend the wedding party of the year. Even if marriage is a mistake. I hadn't expected the long hours with Lori to make me wonder. Wedding planning is Lori Connor's favorite thing, a vicarious escape from her life as a single mom. I doubt she's ever had a client fluster her like I seem to.

Three Taboo Stories of Forbidden Sex At Home Pool Side MILF MILF In The Bath My Wood Riding MILFMy New MILF Series Nearly 30,000 words of a married MILF paired with her young new stud able to please without fatigue at home. Find out how a thing called 'skinship' is practiced at home in this fast-paced and action-packed taboo erotica compilation where the only familial bond happening at home is a fluid bonding one. This anthology of forbidden erotica is packed with themes so hot you won't be able to finish reading it in a single session with themes of keeping it secret while outside by the ...

Dive into this thrilling bundle featuring three erotic stories of younger men exploring the boundaries of passion with their older, more experienced counterparts, harboring secrets no one else can know. Featuring: Dad's Secret Grandpa's Secret My Elder's Secret

This is the complete collection of The Martinelli Family, containing You Belong With Me, Underboss, Headhunter and Off the Record.

Fearless, candid, and incredibly funny, Lauren Holmes is a newcomer who writes like a master. She tackles eros and intimacy with a deceptively light touch, a keen awareness of how their nervous systems tangle and sometimes short-circuit, and a genius for revealing our most vulnerable, spirited selves. With heart, sass, and pitch-perfect characters, Barbara the Slut is a head-turning debut from a writer with a limitless career before her.