Terri Osburn

Sometimes the next best thing is what you've been looking for all along.... Beth Chandler has spent her whole life pleasing others. She went to law school to make her grandparents happy. She agreed to marry her workaholic boyfriend, Lucas, to make him happy. And, despite her fear of boats, she took a ferry to see Lucas's parents just to make them happy. While suffering through a panic attack on the ferry, Beth meets a tall, sexy stranger who talks her down from her fear--and makes her heart flutter in the process. Soon, she has a new reason to panic: her gorgeous, blue-eyed rescuer is Lucas's brother, Joe. But could she ever leave her fiancé for his own brother...even if Lucas is more focused on making partner than on making their relationship work...and even if Joe turns out to be everything she never knew she wanted?

Meant to Be

Becca Witherspoon has agreed to go on four blind dates in five days. What could go wrong? A lot, actually. Though one thing does go right. Eventually.

Not You Again

"When the Dempsey patriarch suffers a heart attack, Lucas Dempsey steps up to keep the doors of the family restaurant open. The proverbial prodigal son returns home to Anchor Island?putting family first and his quest to make partner at his high-powered law firm on hold. Sporting a bruised ego after losing his fianc?e to his older brother, Lucas would rather walk on glass than spend six weeks within spitting distance of the happy couple. But family duty calls. And that duty includes working side-by-side with a tantalizing spitfire intent on driving him mad. Tough-as-nails boat mechanic Sid Navarro is happy to trade her tools for an apron to help the Dempseys in their time of need. That is, until she realizes she?ll be working alongside Lucas, the man she?s loved from afar since she first laid eyes on him in high school. Lucas could charm the paint off a schooner, but Sid knows she doesn?t fit his girl-next-door type. To show her true feelings would mean certain heartbreak, but the temptation of Lucas in her bed might be more than she can resist. After a rocky start punctuated by verbal barbs and exasperating arguments, things heat up between them?big-time?but their steamy affair turns more than casual in a matter of weeks. Sid?s life has become the dream she?s always wanted, and Lucas has fallen hard for the last woman he ever expected to love." -- from publisher's website.

Up to the Challenge

When Caleb McGraw sweeps Snow Cameron off her feet, she never expects their whirlwind romance to lead to a Vegas wedding chapel. Before she can catch her breath, Caleb starts talking kids and college funds while his wealthy parents make their disapproval painfully clear. Convinced she was blinded by lust, not love, Snow takes off for Ardent Springs, Tennessee, two months into the marriage. Heir to a media conglomerate, Caleb never experienced struggle or rejection, until Snow sends him on a wild hunt for his runaway bride. When he finally finds her--managing a curiosity shop beloved by the quirky locals--she agrees to give the marriage another chance, but on one condition: no sex for a month. Can their love stand the test, or will they give in to their attraction? In this humorous and heartwarming Ardent Springs romance, two lost hearts start over in a town where everyone deserves a second chance and love always wins in the end.

Our Now and Forever

As far as Dr. Haleigh Rae Mitchner is concerned, Cooper Ridgeway is more suited to a superhero cape than mechanic's overalls. It's just like Ardent Springs's most upstanding resident to rescue a pregnant, homeless teenager and bring her to Haleigh's delivery room. When they team up to help the new mother and baby, Haleigh is determined not to cross the line with Cooper. Not only is he her best friend's brother, he's a guy who deserves more than Haleigh's checkered past could ever offer. At first glance, Haleigh is no longer the girl Cooper pined for in school. The sleek, professional OB-GYN seems more out of reach than ever for this small-town mechanic. But the more time he spends with the complicated woman, the more he wants her. Who better than Cooper to prove to her that nothing is beyond fixing? Especially in Ardent Springs, a town that's tailor-made for second chances.

My One and Only

"Abby Williams lost her husband--and the future she envisioned--to a roadside bomb in a foreign land, so a kitchen fire is no big deal. When the local firemen show up to put out the blaze, the army widow finds herself attracted to one hot volunteer firefighter...until she realizes it's Justin Donovan, a man five years her junior. Justin has long carried a torch for Abby. But after she got married ten years ago, he put her out of his mind, left Ardent Springs for Chicago, and got a job as a real estate developer. Now he's back--for reasons he'd rather not share--and he wants to prove to Abby that age is nothing but a number. Will Abby's reluctance and Justin's secrets extinguish any attempts at romance? Or will the sparks between them ignite a second chance at love?"--Page 4 of cover.

The Last in Love

Small Town Summer

Sesso, amore e musica country

At eighteen, Lorelei Pratchett couldn't wait to get out of her hometown. Twelve years later, her Hollywood dreams have fizzled and she's back—temporarily, she thinks. Though she throws herself into saving the old theater and starting a baking business, small towns have long memories, and Lorelei's wild past still haunts her. It doesn't help that her ex-boyfriend, Spencer Boyd, is even hotter, smarter, and more distracting than before. The fiery Lorelei that Spencer knew years ago may have become closed off and cautious, but their chemistry hasn't faded one bit. Losing her a second time is unthinkable to him, yet Lorelei is convinced she doesn't belong in Ardent Springs. Somehow, Spencer needs to show her that everything she needs is right here: family, friendship, new beginnings…and a man who's never stopped loving her. Warm, sexy, and laugh-out-loud funny, His First and Last is an irresistible story of first love and second chances.

His First and Last

As a newly single mother, Carrie Farmer isn't quite ready to jump back into the dating pool in Ardent Springs--especially since her last marriage was such a disaster. But if anyone could entice her to wade in a bit, it would be her hunky neighbor, Noah Winchester. He's the perfect man: strong, protective, and smoking hot. But her eyes have deceived her before, and she's no longer willing to hand over her heart so easily. After completing several tours in the Middle East, Noah returns to his hometown a very different man. The former soldier's plan to rest and relax is soon waylaid by the intriguing woman next door and her heart-stealing little girl. Something--or someone--put shadows in Carrie's lovely eyes, and he's determined to clear them away. But when hidden demons can no longer be ignored, the couple gets a reminder from an unexpected source that love truly can conquer all.

Her Hopes and Dreams

Ashley Farley

Elizabeth Thompson

Debra Clopton

Judith Keim

Barbara Hinske

Heather Burch

Rachael Bloome

Cindy Kirk

Kellie Coates Gilbert

Ten of your favorite bestselling authors have come together to bring you ten novels of family, friendship, and love. These feel-good books will have you cheering, dreaming, and anticipating the next great read as you work your way through the tears and triumphs. Be inspired by dynamic characters as they explore the complexities of family, learn what it really means to be a friend, and find their own personal happiness. A touch of heartbreak, a smattering of laughter, and more than a little happily ever after—all awaiting you. From Ashley Farley’s southern charm to Cindy Kirk’s sweet hometown romance, get ready for your next favorite book. And your next. And your next. The Whisper in Wind by Rachel Bloome: With the help of a quirky, close-knit community, two polar opposites find love, friendship, and family while healing old wounds. Wishing Beach by Heather Burch: Shattered by a difficult divorce, one woman reimagines her life after moving to a very special beach. Longing for Love by Debra Clopton: A struggling author is sent to an inn on Sunset Bay where the beautiful owner helps him find his writing mojo … and a whole lot more. Home for Wounded Hearts by Ashley Farley: A cast of memorable characters form new bonds of friendship as they face a host of life’s challenges. Mother of Pearl by Kellie Coates Gilbert: How far will a mother go to save her daughter? Paws & Pastries by Barbara Hinske: When Clara Conway’s cross-country trip away from her cheating husband is interrupted by car trouble right before Thanksgiving, she soon learns that being stranded in a welcoming small town may be the best holiday gift of all. A Road Trip to Remember by Judith Keim: A woman and her granddaughter take a road trip and discover new possibilities for everything they’ve ever wanted. One and Only You by Cindy Kirk: Friendship leads to romance in this heartwarming story of second chances. In Over Her Head by Terri Osburn: Chasing her dreams, a talented chef lands on tiny Anchor Island and learns the true meaning of love and family. Promise Me Provence by Elizabeth Thompson: Devastated by loss, a woman redesigns her life and gets a second chance at happiness.

Once Upon a Friendship

From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Terri Osburn comes a bittersweet romance about discovering the past, if only to finally let it go. Author Liza Teller's new book is something of a mystery. She's been hired to ghostwrite the memoir of Ray Wallis, an elderly stranger eager to share a very personal and surprising life story. The moment Liza arrives on beautiful Haven Island off the South Carolina coast, she has to ask: Out of all the semi-successful writers with stalled careers in the world, why her? Kendall James, the dedicated ex-military man in Ray's employ, has the same question. Why is this New Yorker in a frilly blue dress so important to Ray? But as protective and suspicious as he is, Kendall can't help falling for the tempting outsider. And he isn't falling alone. As Ray's life story unfolds, Liza and Kendall's chemistry ignites. And all of it could be explosive. On an island this small, Liza soon discovers that there isn't much room to hide--from the secrets of Ray's past or from her desire for a man unwilling to give her the one thing she truly wants.

Ask Me to Stay

Callie Henderson had to fight to put her tragic past behind her, but now the up-and-coming player in the hospitality industry is well on her way to happiness. She has her sights set on the lead renovation position at the Sunset Harbor Inn--an inn that just happens to be owned by Sam Edwards, the man who comforted her in her grief and gave her one night of passion before walking away. Sam is searching for someone who can turn his quaint inn into a premier boutique hotel. He just never expected that someone to be the one woman who knows his deepest secrets. But he needs Callie, and Callie needs the job. Throw in a talking parrot with a cracker addiction, some uncooperative islanders, and enough sexual sparks to light a beachside bonfire, and they've got their work cut out for them... More to Give is a story of heartbreak and healing, of facing the past...and having the courage to believe in a future.

More to Give

Megan Kelly

Sylvia McDaniel

Nancy Naigle

Zoe Blake

Jacqui Nelson

Amanda McIntyre

Ginger Ring

E. E. Burke

Angi Morgan

Lizbeth Selvig

Maggie Ryan

Tina Susedik

A. C. Wilson

Peggy McKenzie

Paty Norman Jager

Teresa Keefer

Melissa A. Keir

Wild Deadwood Tales is a limited edition collection of short stories spanning the eras from Deadwood's untamed past to its exciting present. Eighteen bestselling authors have banded together to write romance, mystery and young adult fiction for the benefit of the Western Sports Foundation, which provides financial assistance to athletes injured while participating in rodeo sports.

Anthology

Wild Deadwood Tales

Love On Anchor Island

Not Playing Fair

La repentina muerte del padre, el restaurante familiar que hay que mantener, una exnovia que ahora sale con el hermano mayor Anchor Island resulta un lugar plagado de retos para Lucas Dempsey. Pero el mayor de ellos irrumpe en su corazon sin previo aviso. Su nombre es Sid Navarro, su oficio, la mecanica nautica, y su caracter, el polo opuesto al prototipo de mujer ideal. Y, sin embargo, los desdenes y las discusiones acaban tejiendo una tela de arana enormemente atractiva, sexual, en la que ambos caen rendidos, y de la que no quieren salir. Su torrida relacion, sin embargo, tiene fecha de caducidad: Lucas debe volver a la ciudad. Ese sera su mayor reto: aquel que ninguno de los dos querria superar. "El mayor de los retos" es la historia romantica, sexy y trepidante de una familia, de la vida en una isla y del encuentro del amor en el lugar mas inesperado. "

El Mayor de Los Retos

Liz Talley

Kim Law

3 cowboys…2 weeks…1 wedding! Three all-new stories by Kim Law, Terri Osburn, and Liz Talley Claire, Georgia, and Mary Catherine couldn’t be more different, but they promised they would be there for one another no matter what. And when they all gather in Holly Hills, Texas, for Mary Catherine’s Christmas wedding, they’ll find they have one thing in common: hearts that are about to be branded—by unforgettable cowboys. In “Love Me, Cowboy” by Terri Osburn, wallflower Claire would be more excited about the wedding if it didn’t mean running into Mary Catherine’s brother—the bull rider she once had a scorching one-night stand with… Ivy League volleyball coach Georgia never wanted to see Holly Hills—or another cowboy—again. But a sexy veterinarian is making her rethink her vow to never marry a Texas man in “Kiss Me, Cowboy” by Liz Talley. Claire and Georgia both think that Mary Catherine is getting hitched to the wrong man, despite how perfect he is. And in “Marry Me, Cowboy” by Kim Law, a local rancher with a wild reputation gives Mary Catherine a glimpse of what might have been—and what could still be... “Magic and miracles are in the air in Cowboys for Christmas. It’s one of those wonderful holiday books that you wish would never end and you darn sure can’t put down once you start reading. It makes you believe…truly believe in the power of love!” —New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown “A trio of tasty cowboy tales.”—New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde Praise for Kim Law, Terri Osburn, and Liz Talley “[Terri Osburn] continues to enchant.”—Fresh Fiction on Up to the Challenge “Talley’s characters are well drawn and complex.”—RT Book Reviews on His Brown-Eyed Girl “[Kim Law] made me fall in love with her fictional characters the minute they were introduced.”—Book Lovin’ Mamas on Sugar Springs Terri Osburn is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Anchor Island series. She makes her home along the coast of Virginia with an eye-rolling teenager, three fat tabbies, and a hyper yorkiepoo. Liz Talley is a former English teacher who lives in North Louisiana with her high school sweetheart, two rough and tumble boys, and a gaggle of pets. RITA-nominated and Golden Heart winner Kim Law is a former computer programmer, now spending her days writing happily ever afters. A native of Kentucky, she lives with her husband and a passel of animals in Middle Tennessee.

Cowboys for Christmas

Willow Parsons's two new best friends are getting married, putting her squarely on the sidelines of romance--which suits her just fine. After the nightmarish situation she escaped from, featuring the ultimate Mr. Wrong, she is more than happy to spend her days slinging drinks in Dempsey's Bar & Grill, and her nights alone. But her Anchor Island refuge has just one catch: muscle-bound charmer Randy Navarro. Everyone in town knows that Randy, owner of the local fitness club, is a giant teddy bear. Everyone, it seems, except for Willow. He's convinced that her avoidance is more than just playing hard to get, and is determined to uncover the secrets that shadow her lovely eyes. But when old fears are dragged into the light, can Randy get Willow to stay and fight for their love...or will she take flight, leaving him and Anchor Island behind? Home to Stay is a charming, romantic tale about following your heart to find where you belong.

Home to Stay

A country star looking for a comeback has one last shot at fame--and he might just have one last shot at love. Naomi Mallard is a fixer by nature. And as PR manager for Nashville's Shooting Stars record label, she's facing her biggest fix: redeeming country music bad boy Chance Colburn. But in Naomi's eyes, a police record and a stint in rehab are the least of Chance's sins. He has spent his life running from demons and making tabloid headlines that have sent his career into a tailspin. Now he's struggling to find his muse and maintain his newfound sobriety, all while counting on the woman he once betrayed to repair his tattered reputation. Naomi is determined to keep their relationship strictly professional, but that's not easy when an unexpected injury forces the former couple into disturbingly close proximity. Will mending their once-broken relationship be Naomi's best save yet? Or will Chance's past wreck any hope for a future together?

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