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When Carna comes to help her brother on his dude ranch, she runs into her childhood arch enemy Miller. Only, he's gone from being a skinny dork to a handsome and appealing man. Not that she would ever admit it. Her new mission in life is to avoid him at all costs.Miller can't believe Smith's bratty little sister grew up to be such a kind, compassionate woman. But that doesn't mean that he is letting go of their childhood animosity. After all, teasing her is fun and she always has the best comebacks.But when they're paired up to represent the ranch at a three day dude competition, with the future of the whole ranch hinging on the outcome, can they set aside their differences long enough to come home with the customers they need to survive?¿¿¿Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

After her husband died, leaving her with six kids to raise on her own, Piper Hughes struggles to hold everything together on a hairdresser's small wage. She has no hope of expanding her two bedroom ranch house and doesn't want to rely on the charity of the town, either. She definitely doesn't want some strange man coming in, being too kind, stealing her kids' hearts and turning her world upside down. He'll be leaving when he's done. After all, what man would want a woman with six kids?Former airman, Gideon Marsh, would've had the single mother's addition done last spring, but he'd broken his leg and couldn't work. But a building project is just what he needs to fill the long, cold, North Dakota winter days. Snow days with the kids will be especially fun.Except he doesn't know these kids have more in mind for him than being a general contractor. As he's looking into the serious gaze of Piper's oldest son, something in him just can't call the kid's bluff.So he ends up married.Shocked at first, he decides it might not be such a bad thing. After all, he's never met a woman who intrigues him quite like Piper. Can he convince her to allow him to be her husband for real?Reviews for Just a Cowboy's Shotgun Wedding¿¿¿¿¿ "Gideon's and Piper's story is so sweet! And there is a shotgun wedding, but it's not what you probably think. This is a really fun story." - Leis¿¿¿¿¿ "I have loved all the books in this series but this is by far my favorite!" - Demi¿¿¿¿¿ "This one really delivers. Definitely recommend." - Sharon¿¿¿¿¿ "I absolutely LOVED this book! How can a broken foot, a huge family crowded into a two-bedroom house and a mega snowstorm be the fixin's for a sweet romance? Only in Jessie Gussman's imagination! I think you'll love it, too!" - PNG Lynn¿¿¿¿¿ "WOW! MY FAVORITE IN THIS SERIES! I love all the books by Jessie Gussman but this one! I don't want to ramble about how I loved it: I wouldn't change a line in it! I read it in a few days (and I have very full days!!). Thank you Jessie Gussman for this book!" - SoleilBooks in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's PrincessJust a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love Song Just a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

In the picturesque town of Sweet Water, two souls are intertwined in a bittersweet tale of missed chances and unfulfilled desires.Lark Stryker, a compassionate veterinarian with a heart full of hope, can't forget the man who broke her teenage heart. She has built a fulfilling life centered around caring for others. But beneath her selfless exterior lies a lingering longing for the man who shattered her heart years ago. As she tends to her animal patients and nurtures the teenage girls in her shelter, Lark wonders if God has a greater love in store for her.With each heartfelt prayer, she yearns for a lifetime companion. Will fate finally grant her the happiness she craves, or is she destined to rely solely on the Lord for solace?Meanwhile, Jeb Malone, a man of unwavering integrity, carries the weight of his past decisions, trapped in a loveless marriage. He made a promise, then he made a vow. Being a man of his word caused him to sacrifice the one thing he loved. A man's integrity is a cold bedfellow. Will he ever have the desire of his heart?As their paths converge once again, will fate give them a second chance at love or forever keep them apart?¿¿¿Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

Former firefighter Hines Cannon saved a life. But in the process, he lost his own.Hines Cannon, a recluse haunted by the scars of his heroic sacrifice, never expected to find love in the rural North Dakota town of Sweet Water.But when a freak accident leaves him helpless, Eliza Walton, the woman he once saved, becomes his lifeline. As they spend time together, secrets unravel and barriers crumble.Will the scars that bind them ultimately lead to a love that transcends physical appearances and ignites the flame of true belonging?Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

Merrit and Sorrel Hines have been trying to find a husband for their mom because they want a dad. Their mom says to be patient, but at the rate she's going - always more concerned with what is happening at her diner than in looking for a husband - they'll be grown and out of the house until she gets around to finding someone.So, they take matters into their own hands. If their mom is so into food, they'll concoct a dish that will make the first man who tastes it ask her to marry him.Except it doesn't work.Elias Stone intended to make a career out of the Air Force. But a secret that he was sworn not to tell caused him to be dishonorably discharged. Reeling from the unexpected turn, and betrayed by the one person he'd always thought would stand by him, he follows his crew to Sweet Briar Ranch in Sweet Water, North Dakota, where two cute little girls mark him as the man who needs to marry their mom. Unfortunately, marrying is the farthest thing from his mind.Jane Hines knows her daughters are up to no good. She was married once, and has no desire to walk the aisle again. But a handsome stranger, a rumor of a love potion and a chicken recipe that could put her little restaurant on the map just might change her mind.Can a bite of chicken, a little nudge by the town and a lot of trust create a family?Books in the Flyboys of Sweet Briar Ranch in North Dakota Series:Just a Cowboy's Convenient MarriageJust a Cowboy's Best FriendJust a Cowboy's EnemyJust a Cowboy's Midnight BrideJust a Cowboy's Love StoryJust a Cowboy's Secret BabyJust a Cowboy's Shotgun WeddingJust a Cowboy's Princess Just a Cowboy's Fairy TaleJust a Cowboy's Love SongJust a Cowboy's Lifetime LoveJust a Cowboy's Dream Come TrueJust a Cowboy's Happily Ever After

From Jody Kaye, bestselling author and the creator of the Kingsbrier Quintuplets, comes a heartbreakingly honest story of an assault survivor whose unlikely friendship with a former college basketball player helps her heal. Full of heavy emotion and written with grace, Shred of Decency, a friends to lovers romance, grabs onto your heart and soul and doesn't let go...-Aidy-It's my word against his, and understanding the risk of someone finding out what happened to me is a hard pill to swallow.When the pain and loneliness becomes unbearable, I run into the most unlikely person capable of stopping my world from caving in... A decent man, who spent time behind bars.No one believes Morgan has much to offer anymore, not even him.But this once? I know better.Morgan is looking for a fresh start, too. I rely on his friendship while learning how to feel safe again. Yet the closer we get, the more I question how often the punishment fits the crime.Aidy & Morgan's love story is perfect for readers who love angsty, found family, new adult and college sports romances. A steamy slow burn about a good girl in need of comfort who finds first love in the arms of a bad boy basketball player, this opposites attract romance is the first full-length book in the small town North Carolina, Shattered Hearts of Carolina Series and has a guaranteed happily ever after.

From Jody Kaye, bestselling author and the creator of the Kingsbrier Quintuplets, comes Holding Onto Hope, the follow-up short story to Splinter of Hope. Fear and doubt strain Trig and Kimber's relationship as they struggle to conceive a second baby. Will getting pregnant be what saves their marriage?-Trig-Sometimes you can't give the people you love everything they want no matter how hard you try. Other times, people need more of you than you're capable of giving. I'm at a crossroads between my wants and their needs. Kimber and I haven't been able to grow our family, and the clock is winding down.My friendship with Jake is becoming a nightmare. Convinced everyone has it better than he does, my partner can't see the damage he's inflicting on himself and those around us.Forced to choose, I'm holding onto hope that it's never too late.Set in small town North Carolina, the continuation of Kimber & Trig's love story is perfect for readers who love steamy contemporary romance books with all the angst. A marriage in crisis, infertility romance, Holding onto Hope is the fourth in the southern small town North Carolina Shattered Hearts of Carolina Series and has a guaranteed happily ever after.

Kamaria had always been the outspoken girl who didn't take nothing from anyone, until one day changed her life and who she was as a person, forever. Let's follow kamaria through her teenage hardships, relationship problems, and family affairs, in "The deep attraction". Where only the strongest survive, and true love is closer than she thinks.

Zu sein wie Wasser, ohne Form, fähig sich allen Gegebenheitenanzupassen, ist das Ideal der in Berlin lebendenKünstlerin moki. In ihren Gemälden mäandert sie zwischenzeitlosem Eskapismus und der Konfrontation mitden Themen unserer Zeit. In ihren detailreichen Acrylbildernverschwimmen Fiktion und Realität. Wie eineForscherin erkundet sie die Schattierungen der Farbräumein einem grün-blauen Spektrum und erschafftihren eigenen Kosmos, in dem die Sehnsucht nachSymbiosesichtbar wird.Bereichert durch zahlreiche Texte und ein Interviewvereint Mäander ihre Gemälde der Jahre 2014 bis 2023. MOKI ist bildende Künstlerin und nimmt seit 2004 an internationalen Ausstellungen teil. Der Schwerpunkt ihres Schaffens liegt auf der Malerei. Sie abeitet darüber hinaus mit unterschiedlichen Medien. Für ihre Graphic Novels & Kinderbücher wurde Moki mehrfach ausgezeichnet.

"Was soll ich tun, wenn ich nicht so bin, wie Andere mich haben wollen?" Kronprinz Ludwig von Bayern war schon als Kind nicht der zukünftige König, den sich seine Eltern und die ganze Gesellschaft ausgemalt hatten. Er geht als Jugendlicher nicht gern jagen, dafür findet er die Natur viel zu schön. Auf stundenlangen Spaziergängen beobachtet er die Tiere, anstatt sie zu erschießen. Sein größter Traum ist es nicht, einmal ein Land zu erobern- er will ins Theater gehen und die Musik von Richard Wagner hören, sehnt sich nach einem Leben wie im Märchen, nach Frieden und einem guten Ende. Doch auch, wenn er lieben Künstler wäre: Ludwig soll König werden, ein echter Mann und ein starker Herrscher, und sein Vater Maximilian schreckt nicht davor zurück, Ludwig eindeutig zu sagen, dass er seinen Erwartungen nicht entspricht. Als Ludwig sich dann auch noch verliebt, taucht eine weitere Frage in ihm auf: Ist es so schlimm, einen Mann zu lieben?

After agreeing to travel to the ancient elven realm of Elloris, Ava, Liadan and their friends are forced to travel to Adwean, Ethne's hometown, to book passage across the sea. The only problem is, Ethne has been exiled from her hometown on pain of death. When she is recognized by the woman whose love she was exiled for, Ethne is confronted with the delimma of possibly having to kill her. Don't miss the sixth installment of this lesbian romance series!

Thomas Anderson thought that the love of his life was gone forever. So he moved on with his life, joined his sisters family business and tried to forget about Genevieve, then 10 yrs later she was back in his life. Now he will do everything he can to keep her in his life. But will the secrets that she harbors tear them apart? Or will Thomas be able to get past the betrayal and have the life he always dreamed with Genevieve? Will a surprise delivery make Thomas see what's important in life?Genevieve Andrews fell in love with Thomas in high school, but a secret that she was forced to keep caused her to move away. She knew that she should have told him but the decision was taken out of her hands. She moved on and made a name for herself in more ways than one. Now 10 yrs later she's was back with him but is still keeping secrets. Will an accident turn their lives upside down? Will this secret finally tear them apart for good? Or will a person from Genevieve's past succeed in making her pay for her sin's.

Is the Dragons' new wide receiver: A) a fallen NFL star looking for a comeback, B) the sexy player your boss wants you to write an exposéon, or C) the former love of your life? For Milwaukee Dragons beat reporter Natalie Griffith, he's clearly D) all of the above. Three years ago, Natalie's bombshell report on her ex-boyfriend's off-the-field scandals landed her the job she loves, but she still feels guilty about destroying his career. Now Quinn Lowry's back, and he's taking over her locker room, flashing his charming smile and reminding her exactly how hot they were together. After two years out of the league, Quinn is sober and on the field again. He's worked his ass off and he's not going to blow his second chance, not even for the woman who broke his heart-twice. Having Natalie around is the last thing Quinn needs while he's trying to prove he deserves to stay on the team. Maybe one final night together will give them both some much-needed closure. But with Natalie's boss pressuring her for another headline-grabbing scoop, can she admit to herself that she's falling for Quinn all over again? Previously published as Home Field Advantage.

Alexandre has everything he desires except for that which he wants most of all: His Blood Queen.Amidst the backdrop of the Hundred Year War, Alexandre Marseille, a centuries-old vampire, seeks his fated mate. Having established his empire in New York City, he is living an opulent life and running a successful law firm. But his ultimate goal is to find her. Once he sets eyes on Venus Anderson, he will stop at nothing to get her, and the relentless, sensual pursuit begins.Venus Margaret Anderson remembers vividly what it was like to be human. To smell the yellow Jessamine flowers and feel the warm sun on her flesh in the South Carolina heat. But being human sometimes meant she wasn't treated humanely at all, for Venus once lived as a slave on a plantation owned by a cruel master. Now a Professor of Art History, she runs from her true self. Until she is hunted and found by Alexandre.The two twisted soulmates are bitten from the same bloody cloth, but it will take all the demons of Hell and all the prayers in Heaven to convince Venus that Alexandre is not always the ruthless monster he appears to be. Separate, they are forces to be reckoned with; together, they are an explosive power couple destined to leave an indelible, blood-stained mark upon the world. But, with all good things, there are those who wait in the shadows, working their black magic to drain and destroy this love at the onset, casket officially closed. From USA Today bestselling author Tiana Laveen comes a dark and twisted dystopian romantic rollercoaster, packed with suspense, vengeance and passion. Le Roi Du Sang is a dark paranormal, steamy romance. This book includes mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences; reader discretion is advised. Please look inside under "Trigger Warnings" for possible topics that may be deemed personally objectionable.

Although Mail Order Bride Janet Hough was hundreds of miles away from home....Warmth had settled in her gut, contentedness washing over her as she fell into step beside Ezekiel. She supposed it made sense; her home had never been a warm or loving place, and she had only made that worse for herself as the years went by. This, however, was something new. A new place, a new beginning, something unknown and exhilarating. This was a chance to make things right for herself. Perhaps, once she settled in and got to know her husband, she would be safe enough to tell him the real reason she had left her family and life behind.That was all a long way ahead for them both. For now she was content just to walk beside him, to feel his strong arm against hers and imagine what her new life had in store. The rest was going to take time, and perhaps that was all right. Janet was a patient woman, and she had already come this far, had she not? But what would Ezekiel's reaction once he found out her true reasons she left home...will it hurt him? Will he still want her as his bride?

I had simple goals. Move to a small town don't date women that hate my guts. Unless she's sexy, has curves in all the right places and needs a fake fiancee too. Easy Right? Wrong!My usual type. Blonde with commitment issues and a little crazy.The new neighbor that hates me and my loud parties?She's not my type. But my body says that's a lie.I want to see more of those sexy curves and I can use a fake fiancée to get out of trouble with the team.Will she take me up on my offer to fake it?Will she let me convince her she's the only woman for me?A Steamy Enemies to Lovers Curvy Girl Fake Fiancée Small Town Professional Soccer Playboy Romance with a HEA and of course no cheating!

Something wicked this way comes, and his name is Angelo Ferrari... Angelo is an unrepentant, heartless hitman who lives his life in the shadows. As a gun for hire who has followed in his father's Italian Mafia affiliated footsteps, he has left a bloody trail of bodies in his wake. Since taking his first life at age fourteen, he has been holding a gun in one hand, a knife in the other, and hatred in his heart. He's so good at being wicked, he's never been caught red-handed. After years of grooming and experience, he is the newest Seraph of Mortality - the executioner. One fateful evening, however, things change. He meets his match. A beautiful woman who can see right through him.Andrea Ellison is an herbalist, palm reader, and Empathic Sensitive. She's also the wrong woman to cross. Working at a perfume counter in Manhattan, she supplements her income by offering specialty love spells and clairvoyant readings. Though she at times can see the future, she did not predict Angelo Ferrari coming her way. Never has she encountered such evil and beauty all within the same man. No matter how hard they try to resist, they realize they are destined to be together. However, their love is not free, and the couple are expected to pay with their lives. It's 1979 in New York City. Crime and urban flight are at their peak. Rocky II has hit the silver screen. The Knacks' 'My Sherona' and Donna Summer's 'Bad Girls' are burning up the music charts and blasting in every disco on a Saturday night. Can Angelo dance with the Devil and keep the woman of his dreams protected from his darkness? Can Andrea trust Angelo to love her, find his inner light, and not be swallowed by his shadows? From USA Today bestselling author Tiana Laveen comes a dark mafia, opposites attract, bad boy/good girl romance packed with grit, suspense, and passion. No Love for the Wicked is a standalone novel with a HEA (Happily-ever-after). This book includes mature themes and content that may not be suitable for all audiences; reader discretion is advised. Please look inside under the 'Trigger Warnings' for possible topics that may be deemed personally objectionable.

Nicole has been summoned to be a mail order bride for Charles but his business collapses shortly after she arrives. They're forced to live life on his parent's rundown farm and he tries to put on a happy face...but she sees through him as trying to ignore his own perceived failure...But Charles is determined to make his new wife proud of him despite the fact that he knows nothing about farming. He knows that accepting the farm will only make his new wife unhappy and not taking the charity gift will further the rift between himself and his father...Will Charles try to stop making everyone else happy and do what is best for himself and his wife?

While trapped at an inn during a winter storm, Rowan's hammer is lost to bandits during a game of cards gone wrong. Desperate to keep the matter a secret from Saoirse, Rowan sets out at once to retrieve the hammer with Ethne and Lysa along to aid her. While distracting Saoirse from the absence of her fiance, Ava learns more about Liadan's culture and customs, while Ethne learns who Lysa truly is. Don't miss the third installment of this lesbian romance series!

Luna y su compañera de cuarto Taylor se estaban preparando para ir a una fiesta de fraternidad. Liam, un amigo de su hermano, también se estaba preparando para ir a la misma fiesta. Luna alejaba a todo hombre que intentaba acercarse a ella y no quería salir con nadie. En la fiesta, Liam observó a Luna desde lejos y notó que estaba bebiendo mucho. Se preocupó cuando vio a dos tipos siguiéndola y acosándola. Interceptó su conversación y salvó a Luna llevándola de regreso a su habitación. A la mañana siguiente, Luna se despertó y comenzó a gritarle a Liam, acusándolo de hacer algo en su contra. Liam negó haber hecho todo y explicó que solo había querido protegerla. Luna se calmó y se dio cuenta de que Liam tenía razón. Ella le dio las gracias y trató de acercarse a él. A medida que Liam y Luna comienzan a acercarse después del incidente en la fiesta de fraternidad, surgen tensiones entre ellos cuando Liam descubre un secreto sorprendente sobre Luna. ¿Esta revelación pondrá en peligro su frágil amistad en ciernes o los acercará aún más mientras buscan superar obstáculos juntos?

Glory never thought that she would see the man of her dreams again. He courted her with gusto but then left out of the blue. Now three years later, he's back...More handsome than ever, but Glory can't trust him and doesn't want to go through that heartache again. But he's back to redeem his past. With an orphaned boy at his side, Parker seems willing to do anything to win back the heart of Glory. Can she resist his charms and overlook his sins of the past?

Bethany was raised to live up to other people's expectations of her. Stifled by her environment, her parents attempt to marry her off to a man she absolutely detests. Seeking an escape, she answers a mail order bride advertisement and finds herself on a ranch in the newly developed frontier of Arizona. Her husband to be is a man named Rex. He's kind and seemingly has everything covered, but is he what Bethany really needs?

It's been over a decade since Aaron Condit's lover, Viscount Noah Seagate died. While he has had temporary diversions since, he hasn't had a real relationship in that time. He hasn't truly wanted one. But now he's been invited to the home of his best friend, Leticia Blackwood and he'll be faced with deep temptation in the form of her brother, Griffin Merrick.Griffin has seen Aaron at certain clubs where men can vent their desires for a long time. He cannot deny that he wants the handsome solicitor, but secrets from far in the past and a desire not to hurt someone they both love stand between them. Time spent alone at the country party leads to a passionate affair, but only time will tell if they can overcome all that keeps them apart. And if they're willing to risk losing everything in order to find love.

THE WORST OF THE WORST HAS JUST BEGUN. Kelly Evans is mesmerized by Josh and believes it's eternal love. But her scheming new boyfriend is only interested in controlling her in his abusive and vengeful game. Unbeknownst to Kelly, Josh has mapped a plan to destroy her. His course of action starts now.And he has ONE night to do it. Brad Jennings is an honorable man who has secretly loved Kelly since childhood. When he learns that Kelly is in danger, he sets a course to save the woman he loves. The only problem is, Kelly cannot abide by Brad or his tedious ways.

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Stories for the hopeless romantic! Take a dip in Steamy Creek where you'll find flirtatious characters and tender tales of love.Seven talented authors come together to create an irresistible anthology that will leave you feeling smitten with every page.

Having abandoned his friends and family and taken to the skies, Ewan hides himself in the Wilderlands, away from humans. However, an unexpected attempt on his life and a warning from another dragon lead him to suspect that not all is right in Regone. Ewan returns to his homeland to attend his brother's wedding and discover the source of the bounty on his head. Once there the dragon prince finds that Ryan of Westshire has been using his absence to court the Lady Shannon. With unknown forces working to undermine his brother's throne and his own heart torn between his love for Shannon and the desire to see her happy, Ewan must choose once and for all. Is he a dragon or a man?

A small town, opposites attract, girl-next-door romance from USA Today bestselling author Lainey Davis. Meet the Crawfords: brilliant in business, lousy at love Hunter Crawford has hit rock bottom. His wife? Gone. His career? Up in flames. His brand new tenant? Absolutely fascinating, and totally off limits. Down on her luck and looking for a fresh start, Abigail comes across a help wanted ad and heads to Oak Creek to see if the small town holds the key for her happiness. She forms an unlikely friendship with her blunt, broody landlord. Hunter just wants to lick his wounds, but Abigail gives him other ideas for his tongue. In a town full of nosy neighbors, hilarious antics, and Autumn Apple festivals, the unexpected lovers explore their budding passion. Will they overcome their baggage and find true love? If you like small-town characters, a family who won't butt out, and scorching hot love scenes, then you'll devour this sizzling next-door romance by Lainey Davis. Buy it today and fall in love with Oak Creek.

Clara has found romance, adventure and love through the matrimonial columns. I could do the same, could I not?She was not yet betrothed to Cotter Finlay but Ella knew the time for him to ask her father for his permission was nigh. But Cotter Finlay cannot engage me if I am promised to another, can he? It was just as Clara said-if I am betrothed to another, breaking off such an engagement would look poorly upon my parents.It was in that moment that Elle made the decision. By next year on St. Valentine's Day, she, too, would be heading west to wed a man of adventure.

From Jody Kaye, bestselling author and the creator of the Kingsbrier Quintuplets, comes Splinter of Hope; an emotionally gripping romantic short story about a woman who lived through the trauma of giving a secret child up for adoption and a sexy, southern, wounded warrior determined to make her his...-Kimber-What does anyone know about love at eighteen?All I was sure of was how much I loved my daughter... and giving her away destroyed me.Because back then the only labels I wore proved I was unwanted.Since we met, Trig has stood by my side. A protector. A lover.A splinter of hope that my arms won't always be empty.He says he loves me, and I finally have the desire to lay my secrets bare.Except giving Trig another reason to walk away feels a lot like sacrificing our future... And I've already made one decision that shattered my heart.Set in small town North Carolina, Kimber & Trig's love story is perfect for readers who love angsty, found family, contemporary romance with protective heroes. A steamy prequel to Shred of Decency, this book is the first in the Shattered Hearts of Carolina Series and has a guaranteed happily ever after. Grab a box of tissues for this tear-jerker and experience a roller coaster of emotions in a secret baby romance with a twist!