Romance

In stormy weather

Curto, Chelsea, author.

Nothing can rain on Quincy Monroe’s parade. She’s a woman in STEM with a PhD in atmospheric sciences, the host of a successful online weather show, and has one million followers on her meteorology Instagram. Quincy has spent endless hours forging her path in this male-dominated field, becoming one of the best in the industry. And with a new job opportunity, nothing can derail her success. Except for the ill-timed arrival of Sebastian Dunn. Sebastian is her best friend’s brother, her longtime academic and professional rival, and a flashy TV weatherman from New York City that everyone swoons over. Everyone but Quincy. Over a scorching Florida summer and record-breaking hurricane season, Sebastian and Quincy are forced into close proximity. Setting aside their grudges to chase storms and stay alive is one thing, but can they weather the inevitable collision of their hearts?....

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If books could kill

Eberle, Kate author.

An adventure-loving romance reader who finds herself trapped in a meet-cute turned murderous... When Roxie makes a tongue-in-cheek wish to live out the plot of her favorite author's next novel, she has romance in mind -- namely, the sweet, safe, swoon-worthy storylines Anna Matthews is known for. It should be a dream come true when her wish is granted, and she finds herself swept into a first date with a handsome stranger who seems designed to take her breath away. Except for one little hiccup: that handsome stranger tries to take her breath away. Literally. With a knife. The thing is, Roxie may be the new Anna Matthews protagonist -- but this time, Anna is writing a crime thriller. Thrown into a perilous genre she's never read, Roxie is desperate for help. So, when her escape takes her straight into the path of Grant Hoffman -- an anxious English professor with a convenient love of crime novel -- she decides that kidnapping a grown man is a small price to pay for her own survival. Together, Roxie and Grant team up to navigate a madcap story where the lines between fiction and reality blur. They'll find out if they have what it takes to make it to The End-- or maybe even Happily Ever After.....

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Kill for a million

Dailey, Janet, author.

"Frank Culhane's murder remains unsolved while his widow, Lila, is still battling to keep her beloved ranch from the grasp of his embittered first wife and grown children. As for arresting Frank's killer, time is running out for Detective Sam Rafferty to prove himself and save his career, and for his number one suspect - and Lila's lover - Culhane ranch manager Roper McKenna, to prove his innocence. Both men are staking their fates on the outcome of the imminent reining event of the year: the Run for a Million. Roper's dream of riding in Run for a Million is finally coming true. And for his struggling family, the million-dollar prize will mean everything. He'll be competing on borrowed stallion Fire Dance, with Lila's legendary stallion, One in a Million, as one of his backups. For now, only winning matters. But suddenly, even that is in jeopardy... On the road, a huge semi almost sideswipes Roper's truck and horse trailer. He just manages to save the rig from rolling, but the horses are severely shaken. Was it an accident, or an attempt to sabotage Roper - or to kill Lila, who was supposed to have accompanied him? Meanwhile, others are in turmoil of their own. There's Sam's clandestine affair with Lila's pampered stepdaughter - and murder suspect - Jasmine; dangerous information Jasmine has about her mother; and a long-buried secret Roper's sister harbors that could explode the Culhane dynasty. Then there is the sole witness to Frank's murder - a witness who can't speak, but may have a one in a million chance at revealing the truth..." -- Provided by publisher.....

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The unexpected caller

Gray, Shelley Shepard, author.

She finds sisterhood in the Amish Widows Club — but will she risk loving again? Leanna Mast never imagined she'd be a widow at forty-one, but it seems God had other plans. After mourning her husband for a year, she realizes it's time to start living again. But her community expects her to remarry, and after living on her own, she's not eager to start cooking and cleaning in another man's home. When she's invited to join the Amish Widows Club, she discovers a place of belonging she didn't even know she needed. In this group of women who support one another through sharing books, stories, and companionship, Leanna immediately feels welcome. She's sure her life as a widow will bring her the fulfillment she craves... until handsome, kind Evan Keim comes calling. As their relationship deepens, her heart becomes involved. But how could she possibly leave the widows club for a dream that might be too good to be true? ....

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To love a beast

Witemeyer, Karen, author.

"Beauty & the Beast in 1800's Texas. Once known among New York's elite as the American Adonis, Everett Griffin now lives in recluse in the wilds of Texas. The treachery of former admirer left his face and his spirit riddled with scars, so he hides himself away, his only companions a trio of trusted servants and an oversized dog. Everett uses his beastly reputation among the locals as a shield to guard his privacy. Until a young woman as stubborn as she is beautiful infiltrates his sanctum and lays siege to his defenses. When an injury to her father jeopardizes the family's book binding business, Callista Rosenfeld determines to fulfill the contract herself, and no insufferable client or woman-eating dog will deter her. Finding unlikely allies among Mr. Griffin's staff, Callista sets to work transforming the manor's remarkable library. Her employer transforms as well, his ill-tempered growls subsiding to reveal a considerate, intellectual nature. Affection blooms between Callista and Everett, but the evil schemes of a vengeful hunter threated to leave their love and their lives in tatters." -page [4] of cover.....

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Trusting the single dad

Whistler, Meghann, author.

Making amends could give him a future he never dreamed of. Former bad boy Devin Spencer never thought his past would follow him back to Cape Cod-but neither did Cassie Reed. Tasked with reopening her family's beloved summer camp, Cassie is determined to keep her distance from the man. But Devin's dedication to giving his young daughter a stable life starts to break down her walls. As they grow closer, drawn together by their children and an undeniable connection, Cassie's heartbreaking secret and Devin's troubled history threaten to keep them apart. Can they find the courage to face the past and create the family they've both been searching for?....

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Her reluctant Amish heart

Wright, Pamela Desmond. author.

Can her guarded heart find its way to love and redemption? When a reckless street race injures her brother, Anika Glick wants nothing to do with the man responsible-especially when he's sentenced to help her family. But Elam Muller is desperate to prove he's changed. As they work together on her family farm, Anika finds herself drawn to Elam's remorse and kindness. But when they're presented with one last risky race that could secure their future or destroy it all, everything they've built is put to the test. Will their growing love survive the pull of the past-or will it all come crashing down?....

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The Amish widower's dilemma

Rich, Christina, author.

Raising his autistic son alone is not the future Noah Beiler ever imagined. But when bright, sunny Lydia Beachy turns up to help, the grumpy widower tries to send her away -- despite the deathbed promise she made to his wife. The compassionate teacher forms an instant bond with the four-year-old Jacob. And she may be the only person who can help Noah truly connect with the boy he cherishes. But he's had feelings for sweet Lydia since they were youngies. Will they come to realize that their love deserves a second chance?....

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Seeking the kidnapped child

Alexander, Deena, author.

When his daughter's taken, getting her back is all that matters. FBI Agent Tristan McAvoy just learned he's a father -- but his little girl's been abducted by his enemies, and he's caught in a deadly shoot-out the moment he tries to rescue her. He barely flees unscathed with his ex, Avery Taylor, and his K-9 partner in tow. The criminals have a deadly agenda -- if Tristan testifies at an upcoming trial for a major crime boss, he'll never see his child again. Stranded in the mountain wilderness, Tristan and Avery are trailed by ruthless mercenaries, who are closing in. Can they survive long enough to save their daughter -- or will they be silenced forever?....

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Rodeo witness protector

Abrams, Sami A., author.

A dangerous conspiracy... and a child in the crosshairs. While stopping an attack near the rodeo grounds, bullfighter and part-time deputy Daniel Sinclair is stunned to see his high school sweetheart attempting to save a stabbed undercover deputy. As a witness now in possession of crucial evidence about a narcotics investigation, new rodeo doctor Annie Davis needs Daniel's protection - for her and her missing four-year-old daughter. And the stakes only grow higher when the girl's babysitter is found murdered and the recovered child refuses to speak. Now to safeguard the targeted family, can Daniel uncover who is behind it all...before a drug ring silences them for good?....

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A killer's target

Lynn, Dana R., author.

Taking refuge in Amish country may be her only chance to survive... After nearly being kidnapped at a crime scene, forensic photographer Leila Britton discovers the serial killer who murdered her twin sister has resurfaced -- with Leila as his next intended victim. With her life and her daughter's future at stake, Leila must place her trust in Lieutenant Brett Talbot to protect them. But danger follows them relentlessly, forcing them to seek refuge deep in Amish country. However safety is fleeting, and the killer seems to know every step she takes. Can Leila and Brett unmask the killer before he fulfills his ultimate goal -- and Leila runs out of places to hide?....

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Fugitive manhunt

Stover, Sharee, author.

A hunt for escaped prisoners becomes a deadly K-9 mission. After a prison break, K-9 officer Lizzie Reynolds is ready to join the search for the criminals -- but one of the escapees finds her first and ambushes her. She's rescued by Deputy US Marshal Walker McCane, her high school crush and they're forced to work together to find the fugitives. Soon they realise that one of the prisoners has a personal vendetta against Lizzie. As they face persistent attacks, Walker and Lizzie must rely on each other to survive a dangerous game with a convict who wants to complete his deadly plan... no matter the cost.....

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Ambushed in Yosemite

VanHorn, Kellie, author.

A murderer will stop at nothing to keep secrets buried... Park ranger Skylar Jansen's morning hike turns into a nightmare when she witnesses a man burying a body--and then the killer chases her through the wilderness. She's saved by Special Agent Bode Tucker, a devoted single dad, who suspects a serial killer is at work. Soon it becomes clear that the killer may be connected to the cold case disappearance of Sky's father. With targets now on both of their backs, they team up to investigate, but outrunning danger could be beyond their reach. Can they outwit a deadly enemy or could one wrong move be their last?....

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