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Finding Love the Hard Way - Sweet Romance Collection: Book 2

Author : Rebecca J. Vickery
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-05
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780359136919

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Finding Love the Hard Way - Sweet Romance Collection: Book 2 by Rebecca J. Vickery Pdf

""Finding Love the Hard Way"" is a three story collection of sweet romance where the road to love is a bit complicated. ""The Trouble with Fishing"" takes a city girl to the great outdoors where she discovers a sexy wilderness guide. But what about the man she came with? ""Christmas Tears"" is the poignant tale of a widow with two children who has no place left to go. Will a kind lawman make a difference in their lives? ""Lady Constance Yankee Spy"" is a historic tale of a southern woman who spies for the north and is called back to duty after the Civil War. When she runs into a former protector, will they still be on the same side?

Finding Love the Hard Way

Author : Rebecca Vickery
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1720542015

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Finding Love the Hard Way by Rebecca Vickery Pdf

This is a 3 story collection of sweet romance where the road to love is a bit complicated. "The Trouble With Fishing" takes a city girl to the great outdoors where she discovers a sexy wilderness guide. But what about the man she came with? "Christmas Tears" is the poignant tale of a widow with two children who has no place left to go. Will a kind lawman make a difference in their lives? "Lady Constance Yankee Spy" is a historic tale of a southern woman who spies for the north and is called back to duty after the Civil War. When she runs into a former protector, will they still be on the same side?

Before We Were Strangers

Author : Renée Carlino
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781501105784

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Before We Were Strangers by Renée Carlino Pdf

From the USA TODAY bestselling author of Sweet Thing and Nowhere But Here comes a love story about a Craigslist “missed connection” post that gives two people a second chance at love fifteen years after they were separated in New York City. To the Green-eyed Lovebird: We met fifteen years ago, almost to the day, when I moved my stuff into the NYU dorm room next to yours at Senior House. You called us fast friends. I like to think it was more. We lived on nothing but the excitement of finding ourselves through music (you were obsessed with Jeff Buckley), photography (I couldn’t stop taking pictures of you), hanging out in Washington Square Park, and all the weird things we did to make money. I learned more about myself that year than any other. Yet, somehow, it all fell apart. We lost touch the summer after graduation when I went to South America to work for National Geographic. When I came back, you were gone. A part of me still wonders if I pushed you too hard after the wedding… I didn’t see you again until a month ago. It was a Wednesday. You were rocking back on your heels, balancing on that thick yellow line that runs along the subway platform, waiting for the F train. I didn’t know it was you until it was too late, and then you were gone. Again. You said my name; I saw it on your lips. I tried to will the train to stop, just so I could say hello. After seeing you, all of the youthful feelings and memories came flooding back to me, and now I’ve spent the better part of a month wondering what your life is like. I might be totally out of my mind, but would you like to get a drink with me and catch up on the last decade and a half? M

Love is Beautiful Book 2

Author : Ellie J. Adams
Publisher : Wheelhouse Publishers, LLC
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Love is Beautiful Book 2 by Ellie J. Adams Pdf

Read the dramatic and heartwarming conclusion to Amber and Hunter's love story. Amber and Hunter love each other deeply. But Hunter will need to face his personal demons before he pushes Amber away forever. The couple must also contend with Kayla as she tries to destroy their relationship. Can Amber and Hunter truly embrace that their love is beautiful and find a HEA? This title was previously published as novellas 3 and 4 in the Love is Beautiful series (sweet edition) / Fractured series (steamy edition) by E.J. Adams.

The Magic of Sunshine: A Sweet Small Town Romance (Love on Anchor Lane Book 2)

Author : Leeanna Morgan
Publisher : Rogan Press
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-09-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Magic of Sunshine: A Sweet Small Town Romance (Love on Anchor Lane Book 2) by Leeanna Morgan Pdf

Fans of Netflix's Virgin River series will love this small-town, feel-good romance! Harper’s career as a trauma nurse in New York City has left her exhausted and disillusioned. For the last four months, she’s been living in Sapphire Bay with her beloved grandfather, healing her mind and her heart from all the things she’s seen. Surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of her hometown, Harper forms a friendship with Owen—her best friend’s brother and a former police officer carrying the weight of his own haunted past. As they navigate the challenges of their lives, Harper and Owen are drawn together by their shared compassion and understanding. Amidst the backdrop of a tight-knit community, they embark on a journey of recovery that promises new beginnings and the rediscovery of hope. THE MAGIC OF SUNSHINE is the second book in the Love on Anchor Lane series and can easily be read as a stand-alone. All of Leeanna's series are linked. If you find a character you like, they could be in another novel. Praise for Leeanna Morgan's books: "I am addicted to Leeanna Morgan's books! The only problem with them is that I hate coming to the end of one. I love how she weaves the characters together and draws you right into their lives. If you haven't discovered her, please do give her books a try. You won't be disappointed, except for not having found her sooner!" "I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I couldn't put it down. I purchased it today and finished it just now. Captivating story from beginning to end. Definitely a five-star book." Other Novels by Leeanna Morgan: The Protectors: Book 1: Safe Haven (Hayley and Tank) Book 2: Just Breathe: (Kelly and Tanner) Book 3: Always (Mallory and Grant) Book 4: The Promise (Ashley and Matthew) Montana Promises: Book 1: Coming Home (Mia and Stan) Book 2: The Gift (Hannah and Brett) Book 3: The Wish (Claire and Jason) Book 4: Country Love (Becky and Sean) Sapphire Bay: Book 1: Falling For You (Natalie and Gabe) Book 2: Once In A Lifetime (Sam and Caleb) Book 3: A Christmas Wish (Megan and William) Book 4: Before Today (Brooke and Levi) Book 5: The Sweetest Thing (Cassie and Noah) Book 6: Sweet Surrender (Willow and Zac) Santa’s Secret Helpers: Book 1: Christmas On Main Street (Emma and Jack) Book 2: Mistletoe Madness (Kylie and Ben) Book 3: Silver Bells (Bailey and Steven) Book 4: The Santa Express (Shelley and John) Book 5: Endless Love (The Jones Family) Return to Sapphire Bay: Book 1: The Lakeside Inn (Penny and Wyatt) Book 2: Summer At Lakeside (Diana and Ethan) Book 3: A Lakeside Thanksgiving (Barbara and Theo) Book 4: Christmas At Lakeside (Katie and Peter) The Cottages on Anchor Lane: The Flower Cottage (Jackie and Richard) The Starlight Café (Andrea and David) The Cozy Quilt Shop (Shona and Greg) A Stitch in Time (Laura and Joseph) Love on Anchor Lane: The Magic of Summer (Daniella and Harrison) The Magic of Sunshine (Harper and Owen) The Magic of Rainbows (Emily and Steve) The Magic of Christmas (Chloe and Liam)

Out of Nowhere

Author : LaShawn Vasser
Publisher : LV Publishing
Page : 113 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-01-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Out of Nowhere by LaShawn Vasser Pdf

Jason Rutherford is the CEO of CkR International, Inc., a billion dollar company. Vicky Martin is a struggling single mother working for his company in customer service. What happens during a chance meeting in his company’s elevator will change their lives forever. Take the journey with Vicky and Jason as they fall in love. Will they overcome past hurts, society’s demands, and family expectations?

The Cowboys of Sweetheart Creek Box Set #2: Books 4-5

Author : Jean Oram
Publisher : Oram Productions
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781989359761

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The Cowboys of Sweetheart Creek Box Set #2: Books 4-5 by Jean Oram Pdf

Binge read the last two books in the cowboy series that’s set in the small town readers want to call home! Get swept away with the last two Wylder brothers with the last two books in The Cowboys of Sweetheart Creek, Texas series. Heartwarming and fun, you’ll be up all night reading these sweet romances. Best friends falling in love after a last-minute elopement, and a brother returning to stir the pot! Secret crushes, fake relationships and lots of love and happy moments that will leaving you feeling good. The Cowboy's Sweet Elopement April MacFarlane wishes her best friend, veterinarian, Brant Wylder would see her as more than another rescue. Someone he might choose for his own happily ever after. Can she convince him the only thing in need of rescue is her heart? The Cowboy's Surprise Return Cole Wylder has sworn off women. But what’s a cowboy to do when the key to rebuilding bridges with his family means faking something serious with the town sweetheart, a pretty spitfire named Jackie Moorhouse? Satisfy your need for a happily ever after that will make you feel good long after you close the book. Download this cowboy box set today and enjoy a little me-time in your favorite reading spot. This is cowboy romance collection #2, but all books in this ranch romance series can be read out of order.

The Lost and the Chosen

Author : Ivy Asher
Publisher : Lost Sentinel
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1792126549

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The Lost and the Chosen by Ivy Asher Pdf

My name is Vinna, and I've been keeping a lot of secrets.You would too if you'd experienced some of the weird shit I have: red-eyed monsters chasing me, markings on my body appearing out of nowhere, a strange power that crackles colorfully over my skin from time to time, and don't get me started on the weapons I can conjure up almost out of nowhere. Lucky for me, I have yet to meet someone whose ass I couldn't kick, inside the ring or out. I put that to the test when I run headfirst into a fight that brings all my secrets, and reality as I know it, crashing down around me.Now, I'm looking for answers and trying to piece together what the hell is going on. Paranormal is my new way of life. It's not going to be easy, and I'm not exactly welcome. That is, until I meet the boys, and trust me, they are anything but boyish. I'm up against elders who think I'm too powerful, a family who views me as a threat, and something lurking in the shadows that's been coming for me my whole life. There's not a chance in hell I'm going down without a fight. I'm not lost anymore, and I'm about to show this world exactly what I can do.Author's Note: This is the first book in The Lost Sentinel Series and ends with a cliffhanger. This book is a medium burn reverse harem story, intended for ages 18 years and older. This story contains strong language, sexual situations, and violence. Book two coming in January

Pure Romance Collection Part 1 & 2: 8 Sweet Romance Short Stories

Author : Elizabeth Reed
Publisher : LB Books
Page : 46016 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Pure Romance Collection Part 1 & 2: 8 Sweet Romance Short Stories by Elizabeth Reed Pdf

Pure Romance Collection Part 1 & 2 8 Sweet Romance Short Stories. Please note that each of these short stories can all be bought as a standalone single story, as well as in parts 1 and 2. Total word count 46,016. To Love a Difficult Man Natalie works as a personal assistant for Sam Stewart, a famous and successful artist. Sam has always been difficult to work and live with, but Natalie is grateful to him for giving her the job, which has provided her with valuable work experience and an opportunity to travel the world. The Persistent Billionaire Joshua Fisher is a billionaire businessman who, without fail, every week eats at Karen and her father’s café. Over time, Karen has become on more familiar terms with Joshua, although she is keen to keep him at arm’s length whenever she feels unsettled by his presence. Husband Material Richard and Caroline have been friends for many years now, having once been very close when they lived together as flat mates. As the years have gone by and they have stayed in contact, Richard finally realises that Caroline means a lot to him: She is the only woman that he has ever loved and cared about. All he has to do now is convince Caroline to his own way of thinking and win her over! Running from Mr Adonis Christina is totally in awe of Gregory Brown aka Mr Adonis. Every time she is near him, she is reduced to a giddy teenager, which makes things slightly awkward for her as his personal shopper! The Surprise Date After celebrating her best friend Helen’s wedding, Julia is making an effort to improve her love life. Having signed up for online dating months ago, she now thinks she has met someone special – a man called Dean, who might just be able to claim her heart. Getting the Boss’s Attention From the moment Helen set eyes on her boss, Ben, she knew they were destined to end up together. The only problem was that getting Ben’s attention proved to be an extremely difficult task to accomplish. His entire focus seemed to be fixed on his work, with socialising not a priority in his life. The Secret Billionaire Jessica meets an extremely handsome stranger while sitting and minding her own business on the train. The Reluctant Damsel in Distress Both Annabel and Gavin find their lives changing the moment they dramatically meet after Gavin nearly runs her over in the middle of the road!

Pure Romance Collection Part 2: 4 Sweet Romance Short Stories

Author : Elizabeth Reed
Publisher : LB Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2024-05-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Pure Romance Collection Part 2: 4 Sweet Romance Short Stories by Elizabeth Reed Pdf

Pure Romance Collection Part Two 4 Sweet Romance Short Stories. Please note that each of these stories can be bought as a standalone separate story. Total word count 22,717. The Surprise Date After celebrating her best friend Helen’s wedding, Julia is making an effort to improve her love life. Having signed up for online dating months ago, she now thinks she has met someone special – a man called Dean, who might just be able to claim her heart. This is more than a relief to Julia, as she is trying to avoid all contact with Helen’s brother Mark. Julia has a complicated history with Mark, who has a profound, unnerving effect on her senses. Putting the issue of Mark behind her, Julia waits at a coffee bar to meet Dean in the flesh at last. To her surprise and horror, Dean is very different from what she had imagined…. Getting the Boss’s Attention From the moment Helen set eyes on her boss, Ben, she knew they were destined to end up together. The only problem was that getting Ben’s attention proved to be an extremely difficult task to accomplish. His entire focus seemed to be fixed on his work, with socialising not a priority in his life. Then, an invitation arrives for a charity ball, and to Helen’s surprise, Ben announces that they should attend together. She wonders if this could be just the opportunity she has been waiting for, to bring them closer. But Helen’s hopes seem to be in vain with the charity ball a disaster from beginning to end, and Helen eventually pushed into an outburst. This makes her start to question her feelings about Ben in the first place, and whether all her hard work in getting his attention and affection were ever worth her efforts! The Secret Billionaire Jessica meets an extremely handsome stranger while sitting and minding her own business on the train. But the stranger seems determined to strike up a conversation and gain Jessica’s attention. On their journey together, he tells her that his name is Paul and that he finds her beautiful, all before asking her out on a date. Now, some women would have been flattered by such a compliment, but not Jessica! She has sworn off any interest in men and is less than impressed by a pass being made at her, and rudely tells Paul her thoughts on the matter before they part ways. The next day, the scene between Paul and herself plays in her mind and Jessica wonders if she had been too harsh with her words to him, but she puts her feelings of guilt aside taking comfort in the fact that she will never see the stranger again. Unfortunately, she finds out the hard way that fate sometimes throws people together, and to her surprise and horror she meets Paul again at the hotel where she works. This time around, she becomes aware that the stranger is no other than Mr Paul Truman who is a billionaire. What’s even more surprising is that fact that Paul seems even more determined than ever to prove that he is just the man for her! The Reluctant Damsel in Distress Both Annabel and Gavin find their lives changing the moment they dramatically meet after Gavin nearly runs her over in the middle of the road! Gavin insists on taking Annabel home after she is shaken by the event, and there, he is met by her matchmaking mother just before finding out on the same visit that Annabel is in need of much help as the bailiffs in his presence give her forty-eight hours to pay off her debts to them otherwise Annabel’s possessions will be confiscated. Annabel feels uncomfortable that Gavin is aware of her problem, but worse is to come when he takes it upon himself to pay off her debts, and she finds that she now owes him instead of the bailiffs and so is at his mercy! Now Annabel finds herself working hard to pay back Gavin’s money, but even more difficult for her is her fight to resist the obvious attraction they share between them.

A Venom Dark and Sweet

Author : Judy I. Lin
Publisher : Feiwel & Friends
Page : 219 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-23
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781250767110

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A Venom Dark and Sweet by Judy I. Lin Pdf

The enthralling conclusion to Judy I. Lin's Book of Tea duology—#1 New York Times bestseller A Magic Steeped in Poison and A Venom Dark and Sweet—is sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo. A great evil has come to the kingdom of Dàxi. The Banished Prince has returned to seize power, his rise to the dragon throne aided by the mass poisonings that have kept the people bound in fear and distrust. Ning, a young but powerful shénnóng-shi—a wielder of magic using the ancient and delicate art of tea-making—has escorted Princess Zhen into exile. Joining them is the princess' loyal bodyguard, Ruyi, and Ning's newly healed sister, Shu. Together the four young women travel throughout the kingdom in search of allies to help oust the invaders and take back Zhen's rightful throne. But the golden serpent still haunts Ning's nightmares with visions of war and bloodshed. An evil far more ancient than the petty conflicts of men has awoken, and all the magic in the land may not be enough to stop it from consuming the world...

Last Lecture

Author : Perfection Learning Corporation
Publisher : Turtleback
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1663608199

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Last Lecture by Perfection Learning Corporation Pdf

Sweet Romantic Fiction Editors' Choice Christmas Collection, Vol 2

Author : Carol James,Karen Malley,Linda Carroll-Bradd,Izzy James,Jody Day,Mary L. Ball
Publisher : Pelican Ventures Book Group
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781522304296

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Sweet Romantic Fiction Editors' Choice Christmas Collection, Vol 2 by Carol James,Karen Malley,Linda Carroll-Bradd,Izzy James,Jody Day,Mary L. Ball Pdf

Enjoy six individual novellas in this volume two extravaganza! Compiled especially by editors to create an entertaining mix of contemporary and historical stories, this Christmas Collection has something for every "Christmas Romance" reading enthusiast. The Woodcarver's Snow-kissed Christmas by Izzy James : Reed is a man with a past, and Ann is a woman who wants to control her future. Can a risky proposition at Christmastide make them see each other in new light and bring a happily ever after for both of them? (historical romance) Saved by a Christmas Angel by Karen Malley: All Justin wants is a weekend in the mountains with his friend, but an unexpected accident leaves him in Lauren's care. He's not interested in Christmas or God, but will he change his tune after meeting Lauren? (contemporary romance) A Love Valley Christmas by Mary L. Ball: All Ty wants is a fresh start and a new pair of cowboy boots until he meets Susie. As Christmas Eve rolls around, can he convince Susie that love after thirty-five is worth the risk? And will Susie lead Ty to see that the Lord can be trusted? (contemporary romance) Silent Signals by Linda Carroll-Bradd: After losing half his cattle herd in the Great Blizzard of 1886, rancher Konrad Windsor needs a way to keep his cattle contained. Tomboy Anora Huxley trains the Australian Shepherds and Kelpies that run her family's herd. When these to clash, will Anora's heart be swayed by Konrad's grand gesture at the Christmas Eve church bazaar? (historical romance) Joy Express by Jody Day: An unspeakable evil descends upon Bailey as she awaits her ride to the opening ceremony of Barkley House. Can Scott find his pregnant wife, and will the shocking revelations that accompany Bailey's ordeal allow her to ever find joy again? (contemporary romantic fiction) Redeeming Christmas by Carol James: Olivia and Gabriel both have past hurts and secrets. Will they find the courage to share their secrets with each other and with God, and allow Him to redeem Christmas? (contemporary romance)

No Other Love (A Walker Island Romance, Book 2)

Author : Lucy Kevin,Bella Andre
Publisher : Oak Press, LLC
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781938127458

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No Other Love (A Walker Island Romance, Book 2) by Lucy Kevin,Bella Andre Pdf

“I totally fell in love with NO OTHER LOVE. This is one of the best romantic stories I’ve read.” ~ 5 star review NO OTHER LOVE is the second book in the fun and romantic "Walker Island" contemporary romance series! Lucy Kevin is the "sweet" pen-name of New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Bella Andre (who writes the #1 bestselling series about The Sullivans). Lucy Kevin books are fun, flirty and romantic―without the steamy scenes. BOOK DESCRIPTION: Come for a visit to Walker Island where you'll find stunning Pacific Northwest ocean views, men too intriguing to resist...and five close-knit sisters who are each about to find their one true love. Morgan Walker, makeup artist to the stars, never thought she'd leave New York City to come back to Walker Island. But when she is tapped to headline her own TV makeover show, she decides it's the perfect time to launch her organic makeup line made from flowers and plants grown on the Walker family plot of land. While she's really excited about getting to spend a few weeks with the sisters and grandmother she doesn't see nearly often enough, she's equally worried about the possibility of seeing Brian Russell again. Because even though they broke up seven years ago, she's never been able to forget him. Not for one single day... When Brian gets the opportunity to work with Morgan on planting her new garden, he immediately jumps at it. Seven years ago, he thought he was doing the right thing by letting her go to pursue her dreams and see the world. But he's never stopped loving her, and now that she's finally back, he's determined to do whatever it takes to convince her that they belong together...forever this time. "Walker Island Romance" Series Book 1: Be My LoveBook 2: No Other LoveBook 3: When It's LoveBook 4: All For LoveBook 5: Forever In Love "Married in Malibu" SeriesBook 1: The Beach WeddingBook 2: The Summer Wedding "Four Weddings and a Fiasco" Series Book 1: The Wedding GiftBook 2: The Wedding DanceBook 3: The Wedding SongBook 4: The Wedding DressBook 5: The Wedding Kiss WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT LUCY'S BOOKS...“Bella Andre writing as Lucy Kevin is wonderful! Be My Love is well written with her characters coming alive on every page. They are well developed, full of passion, loyalty and overwhelming feelings of love.” ~ 5 star review for Be My Love “Beautiful and sweet heartwarming love story. I LOVED it! If you prefer to read contemporary romance books without the sensual scenes, this would be a great book to read! I highly recommend this book!” ~ 5 star review for Be My Love “Absolutely could not put down! Loved the modern day Romeo and Juliet theme. Joel and Hanna completed each other. Looking forward to reading more Walker Island stories!” ~ 5 star review for Be My Love ABOUT THE AUTHORWhen New York Times and USA Today bestseller Lucy Kevin released her first novel, SEATTLE GIRL, it became an instant bestseller. All of her subsequent sweet contemporary romances have been hits with readers as well, including WHEN IT'S LOVE (A Walker Island Romance) which debuted at #1. Having been called "One of the top writers in America" by The Washington Post, she recently launched the very romantic Married in Malibu series. Lucy also writes contemporary romances as Bella Andre and her incredibly popular series about The Sullivans have been #1 bestsellers around the world, with 5 million books sold so far! If not behind her computer, you can find her swimming, hiking or laughing with her husband and two children.

That Second Chance

Author : Meghan Quinn
Publisher : Montlake Romance
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1542092841

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That Second Chance by Meghan Quinn Pdf

It only took one rowdy night with his brothers to flip Griffin's world upside down. One unlucky encounter saddled them with a family curse and the promise of doomed relationships. Word spread quickly, and rumors about that night made them the most eligible yet untouchable bachelors in Port Snow, Maine. Then Ren Winters, the new girl in town, crashed into his life. Her thirst for a fresh start gave Griffin hope that maybe, just maybe, he could have one, too. Everyone wishes for that second chance ... -- adapted from back cover