Thursday’s Top Romantic eBooks
After Sundown
by Linda Howard, Linda Jones
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Sela Gordon, the shy owner of a Tennessee general store, finds safety in solitude. But if anyone can pierce her protective shell it’s the handsome, mysterious ex-military man living alone in the wilds of Cove Mountain. For two years, he’s kept his distance – until the day he appears to warn her that a catastrophic solar storm capable of taking down the power grid is coming. Now, Sela must find the courage to become the leader Wears Valley needs.
Bitter experience has taught Ben Jernigan it’s best to look out for number one. For two years the former soldier has lived in a self-imposed exile, using a top-notch security system to keep people away. #ad
The Sheriff’s Outcast Bride
by Margaret Tanner
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A vengeful man tells a lie, and Becky Tucker’s reputation is ruined.
Shunned by the townsfolk, she leads a life of drudgery on Wes Castair’s ranch. When she and her stepsister, Lucinda, are kidnapped and held for ransom, Wes is only prepared to pay for his daughter’s release. While Lucinda is freed, Becky has to make good her own escape with the help of Sheriff Ryan Mulligan.
Ryan reluctantly suggests that they should get married, and because Becky is desperate and has no-one else to turn to, she agrees. #ad
Gotcha!
by Fern Michaels
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Sometimes, justice is a long time coming. That’s the case with Julie Wyatt, whose story strikes close to home for the original founder of the Sisterhood, Myra Rutledge, and her best friend–and fellow Sister–Annie. Julie is convinced her greedy daughter-in-law Darlene had something to do with the mysterious circumstances surrounding her son Larry’s death. She desperately wants to get a confession out of Darlene–and to ensure the safety of Larry’s daughter, Olivia. As Myra, Annie, and their cohorts dig deeper into Darlene’s shady dealings, events unfurl in a way that no one could have predicted, bringing to light the true meaning of loyalty and courage–and the kind of friendship that can create miracles… #ad
Healing Skye
by Janet W. Ferguson
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People can’t be trusted. Animals always made more sense than humans did to marine biologist Skye Youngblood. After her mother’s suicide, she left Alabama and never looked back. These days, she pours her heart into protecting nature’s sea creatures. When she returns to Dauphin Island, Alabama, for a temporary manatee migration study, her dark past is much too close. She can’t let her guard down. But how can she keep her heart hidden when a kind man with a genuine smile makes her want a fresh start?
Charter fishing pays the bills for widower Pete Thompson and his little girl, but like his father, a pastor, Pete can’t help but fish for men. Only, after growing up under constant scrutiny as a preacher’s kid, Pete’s ways are a bit more unconventional. And the bulk of his life revolves around raising his precious daughter. #ad
The Cowboy’s Hope
by Christina Butrum
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She is protecting her heart. He’s protecting his ranch. Are they both just fooling themselves?
Ashley Carlson never expected to be a single mother—or a widow—but losing her husband derailed everything. When her grandfather invites her to help him at his vet practice, it sounds like just the fresh start Ashley and her son need. If only her appointments at Dixon Ranch didn’t involve the infuriating presence of Blake Dixon questioning her every move.
As the oldest Dixon brother, Blake has always taken on the mantle of responsibility. The ranch was everything to his father, and Blake is determined to honor his legacy. He’s not taking any risks… and the new vet? She’s the definition of risk with her crazy ideas—not to mention the way she is proving to be a major distraction. #ad
Mistletoe Kisses
by Macie St. James
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Love is in the air in Reindeer Ridge as four female shop owners celebrate the season.
As an animal lover, the last thing Annaliese Bennett needs is a trapped bear in the shop across from her pet clothing store. But that’s exactly what she finds when she returns from being out of town. Worse, the bear has been deliberately trapped by the shop’s owner, Will Parker.
Will is starting a new life in the town of Reindeer Ridge. His shop, The Big Bear, sells novelty items while also providing guests the chance to see a live bear kept humanely in the back of the store. Unfortunately, the shop owner across the way seems to be determined to have his shop closed down. #ad
The Christmas Bridezilla
by Tanya Stowe
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Allie Cranston has been planning her perfect Christmas wedding since her parents split up. Her family spent many holidays at Christmas Inn with their good friends, the Bowmans. Allie stubbornly believes that having her wedding at the inn will erase the hurt feelings keeping her loved ones apart. Absolutely nothing is going to get in the way of her perfect wedding…nothing. Not even the fact that her groom hasn’t shown up.
Dirk Bowman has stood by Allie through thick and thin. He always hoped she would recognize his steadfast love. But Allie’s wedding at Christmas Inn is his last act of support. He’s moving to the west coast and starting a new chapter in his life…far from Allie and the battling Cranstons. #ad
A Husband by New Year’s
by Sean D. Young
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When Renee McClendon was a teenager, she made a list of all the qualities her perfect man would have, but no matter how many handsome guys have ticked the boxes, she has yet to find the man for her. She wants a regular guy who’s not afraid to get his hands dirty, and she’s given herself a deadline. If she doesn’t find Mr. Right by New Year’s, she’s done searching.
Patrick Dunlap is used to woman looking at him as a lowly chauffeur…until they realize he owns the whole company. All he wants is a woman who’ll want him for who is, and not only see dollar signs. He hits it off with Renee right away, so while they get to know each other, he withholds some small details instead of risking what they’re starting to build. #ad
Sookie’s Silence
by Marisa Masterson
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The accident that kills her parents leaves Sookie Donaldson mute. She grasps at the chance to be a mail-order bride. The only catch is that she must also be able to teach school. Since Sookie taught school for a number of years that is no problem. Hopefully in Nebraska, people will welcome any trained teacher–even one who cannot speak. She fits all the requirements outlined by Milly Crenshaw, the matchmaker. The man in Nebraska is a perfect match. She hopes.
Will her surly groom send her back on the first train east when he realizes Sookie is silent? And who is the man who shadows her every movement in her new hometown? #ad
To Discover Her Heart’s Longing
by Lorelei Brogan
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Amy Richardson never imagined that staying at the orphanage she called home would put her at such risk. When she realizes that someone from her past isn’t ready to let her go, her future suddenly becomes uncertain. Forced to flee west in hopes of starting over, little does she know that things are about to get even more complicated. Arriving in a new town to meet her husband-to-be, she is shocked to find that he has no idea of her existence…
Will Amy ever find the safety she longs for in this new place? #ad