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- The Sons of Apollyon
by G. A. Colin - SIGNAL 30
by James Twerell - The Light and the Shadow
by James Twerell - Everything But The Groom
by Christina Hamlett - Beneath the Smoke
by Alice Kemp - Human Blend
by Lori Pescatore - When The Spirit Moves You
by Thomas De Prima - Parting River Jordan
by Mari Barnes - Parting River Jordan
by Mari Barnes - Courtship of the Recluse
by Linda Louise Rigsbee
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- The Sisters of Thistle
- by Christina Hamlett
The first thing that young Michael McKay needed to do once his Virginia tobacco plantation began to flourish was to bring his beloved sister Fiona over from Scotland. The last thing he needed was to not only find out that she had become a nun during his long absence but that she intended to bring the elderly sisters of Thistleburn Abbey across the ocean to join her. There's more than holy smoke, however, that will soon be blowing across Michael's property; romance is in the air in the form of Fiona's dearest friend, Daphne, a beautiful but rebellious Englishwoman who has her own reasons for seeking refuge in turn-of-the-century America.
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- Sweet 21 Birthday Ball
- by J. Adams
When Italian pastry chef, Marcello Giannini took the train to visit his parents, he could never have guess how much this one trip would change the course of his life.
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Dominique Jensen has only loved one man her entire life, and she has been unable to open her heart to another. Discouraged, she wonders if the dreams and wishes she has fostered for so long will ever come true.
But how long is too long to wait for love?
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- For Better or Worse
- by Linda Louise Rigsbee
Book 4 in the series
Carmen and Alex were fortunate enough to adopt two children - one from birth. Life was perfect for them until Lori arrived one day to reclaim her daughter. A legal and emotional battle followed, but no one was prepared for the tragedy that befell Alex. A stranger who started with friendly advances on Carmen ended up knifing Alex The months that followed taught Carmen the true meaning of the vow "for better or for worse."
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- The Sound of Love - A Passionate Hearts Novelette
- by J. Adams
On the afternoon of her father's burial, nineteen-year-old Talisa Tova is expelled from her home by her stepmother. With secret preparations made ahead of time by her father and the emotional support of her stepbrother, Talisa moves on and shapes a life for herself. But her bruised heart is trapped in self-preservation mode, and though she still dreams of one day opening it to someone, her partial deafness convinces her to accept a life without love.
All of this changes when free-spirited Dylan Thomas enters her life.Dylan Thomas owns the heart of a poet, a trait inherited from his parents, both of whom idolize the works of Dylan Thomas, Lord Byron and Yeats. Having gone through a nasty divorce two years ago, Dylan thought his heart would be closed forever. But that was before his friend introduced him to his sister. The moment Dylan meets Talisa, she claims his heart and his life is changed forever.
Talisa and Dylan still carry hurts that cut deep. Will love give them the strength to heal each other?
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- The Darkest Hour
- by Linda Louise Rigsbee
Book 3 in the Series.
Carmen Barnett had landed the husband of her dreams. Their marriage was perfect – except for the absence of children. It was something she thought she had accepted, but even Alex wasn’t happy with the arrangement. He wanted to adopt – and that idea terrified her. What if the mother changed her mind and wanted to take the baby back? Alex was willing to take the risk, but she wasn’t.
For a few tense months, it looked as though they might not have to take that risk. Then she began the darkest part of her life. The Honeymoon was over and they were no longer meeting each other’s expectations. Could they put their marriage back together? Would things ever be the same?
Together they had to make it through the darkest hour. Was their love strong enough to endure the journey?
