Donna Kauffman was an author whose works were characterized by smooth and engaging storytelling. Her writing often explored themes related to community and relationships. Her style was favored for its accessibility and ability to connect with a broad audience. Kauffman was known for her knack for creating memorable characters and strong narratives.
Blue Hollow Falls: The moment she set foot in Blue Hollow Falls, Dubliner Katie MacMillan felt right at home. Back to help with her sister's pregnancy, she's contemplating her own future, especially when she confronts Declan MacGregor, her childhood tormentor and first crush. This Blue Ridge town was supposed to be a new beginning, but can it also be the setting for a second chance?
Blue Hollow Falls may be a small Blue Ridge Mountain town, but it's big on love--and second chances . . . When former barrel racer Cheyenne McCafferty left the circuit, she left her past behind too. Now, as part owner of Lavender Blue farm, she's content rescuing and rehabbing horses, and growing a new business. She's only got one regret: letting go of Wyatt Reed. When he professed his love, she was too young and foolish to know her heart. After that he disappeared. But when his beloved horse turns up on the auction block, Chey makes a bid and wins more than she bargained for . . .Chey believed she was ready to face Wyatt again, to explain herself. But seeing the man he's become, she's unsure. Gone is the quiet, gentle boy she knew. In his place is a rugged, confident adventurer who's seen the world. Yet the longer Wyatt sticks around, the clearer it is that the feelings of their youth aren't so easily dismissed now that they're adults. In fact, the timing may be just right to make the dreams they've shared under a firefly moon come true . . .
Every autumn, Moonbright, Maine, is the picture of charm with its piles of crisp leaves, flickering jack-o’-lanterns … and a touch of the sweetest kind of enchantment. Witches, goblins, the occasional ghost—they’re all sure to be spotted at the annual Halloween parade, where adults and children alike dress in costume to celebrate Moonbright’s favorite holiday. And no place has more seasonal spirit than Bellaluna’s Bakeshop, a family business steeped in traditional recipes, welcoming warmth—and, legend has it, truly spellbinding, heart-melting treats … Between good-natured Halloween tricks, frothy pumpkin lattes, and some very special baked goods, for three Moonbright residents looking for love—whether they know it or not—the spookiest thing will be how magical romance can suddenly be … PRAISE FOR THE COTTAGE ON PUMPKIN AND VINE “This wonderful, well-written collection calls to mind brisk autumn nights cuddled with a loved one.” —Publishers Weekly “This diverse trio of stories bring three couples to love with a charming, slightly sexy Halloween flair … Sassy, funny, and dusted with magic.” —Library Journal “Delightful and spicy. . . . With humor and a little mysticism thrown in, each story winds its way to a happy ever after. Every pairing comes to fruition in a unique way.” —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars Includes cookie recipes!
Celebrate the holidays with four heartwarming stories that highlight the magic of Christmas. In the first tale, a former Air Force Pararescueman, Kevin Matthews, returns to his family's Christmas tree farm in Texas, contemplating his future while igniting sparks with the town's new surgeon, Kate Stafford. Next, widower Billy Morgan feels a void as his grown children become independent, but his longtime friend Bella enlists his help in planning her son's Christmas wedding, leading to unexpected discoveries about their own relationship. In another story, attorney Moira Brogan anticipates a peaceful Christmas wedding for her brother but finds herself unexpectedly entangled with an unwanted suitor. Just when she thinks romance is the last thing she needs, a charming Aussie chef named Hudson Walker steps in, challenging her heart's reluctance. Finally, event planner Julia Louisa Fernandez dreams of a vibrant life in Chicago, yet her Puerto Rican family expects her to take over their catering business. Former pro baseball player Ben Thomas understands her dilemma and may just offer the inspiration she needs to find her path, perfectly timed for the festive season. This collection is an Official Military Spouse Book Club Pick, perfect for cozy holiday reading.
Due anni dopo essersi trasferita sull'isola di Sugarberry per ricominciare, Riley Brown vive con il suo cane Brutus e lavora in un'agenzia immobiliare, dedicando il tempo libero alla sua passione per la fotografia di cibo e dolci. È grazie a questo hobby che ha conosciuto Leilani, la proprietaria della pasticceria locale, e si è unita al cupcake club, un gruppo affiatato che è diventato una grande famiglia. Nonostante la sua nuova vita sembri soddisfacente, Riley avverte che le manca qualcosa, come un tocco di glassa su un cupcake. L'ingrediente magico che desidera potrebbe essere Quinn Brannigan, un affascinante scrittore in cerca di ispirazione. Tornato a Sugarberry, dove ha trascorso le estati della sua infanzia, affitta una casa sulla spiaggia con l'aiuto di Riley. La sua bellezza e il suo carisma colpiscono Riley, che fatica a concentrarsi sul lavoro per via dei pensieri su di lui. Nonostante entrambi cerchino di resistere all'attrazione crescente, il destino sembra avere in serbo per loro un percorso speciale, pronto a mescolare le loro vite in modi inaspettati.
"Deliciously sexy!" –Carly PhillipsDevil's Food. . .Angel Cake. . .Red Velvet. . .Praline Crunch. . .Lemon Chiffon. . .How's a woman to choose?Luckily, the members of the Cupcake Club are about to taste it all. . .When baker extraordinaire Leilani Trusdale left the bustle of New York City for Georgia's sleepy Sugarberry Island, she didn't expect her past to follow. Yet suddenly, her former boss, Baxter Dunne, aka Chef Hot Cakes, the man who taught her everything pastry, wants to film his hit cooking show in her tiny cupcakery. The same Chef Hot Cakes whose molten chocolate brown eyes and sexy British accent made Lani's mouth water and her cheeks blush the color of raspberry filling--stirring all kinds of kitchen gossip, much of which Lani wished was true. . .Lani's friends are convinced that this time around, Baxter is the missing ingredient in her recipe for happiness. But convincing Lani will be a job for Baxter himself. And he'll need more than black velvet frosting to sweeten the deal. . ."Like a rich chocolate ganache. . .Delightful." – RT Book Reviews , 4 STARS"As sweet and adorable as its namesake treat." -- Publishers Weekly PICK OF THE WEEKRecipes included!
Suzanne Forsterová - Muž musí stačit: Jamie přemluví svoji bývalou přítelkyni, aby se za něho před novináři vydávala. Lorna na jeho návrh přistoupí, protože se mu chce pomstít za to, že ji před půlrokem opustil. Nikdo z nich netuší, jak snadno k sobě opět najdou cestu. Donna Kauffmanová - Horské svádění: Aby Samantha trávila s Marshem více času a aby pochopila, jak hluboké jsou jeho city, zorganizuje Marsh její únos na svoji horskou chatu. Zde ji celý víkend poněkud netradičním způsobem přesvědčuje, že mu může důvěřovat a milovat ho. Jill Shalvisová - Zapomenuté sny: Mia musí požádat o pomoc svého souseda a dlouholetého přítele Jakea, aby ji vytáhl z problémů, do nichž se ne vlastní vinou dostala. Jake ochotně souhlasí a postupně Mie naznačuje, že by byl rád, kdyby se jejich vztah z prostého přátelství vyvinul v lásku...
Can a down-on-her-luck princess really have it all?A whisper away from thirty, gorgeous Tess Hamilton has been the tennis world’s top titleholder and celebrity since she won her first championship at fifteen. Now the headline-making party girl is getting her first taste of mortality – thanks to new teenage phenom Gabrielle Fontaine. But it’s Gaby’s cool, calm, and all-too-collected brother and manager, Max, who really has Tess seeing double. He’s the first man she can’t seem to seduce – or intimidate. It appears Tess is truly off her game, until a real-life, modern-day fairy godmother steps in....Aurora Favreaux, a founder of Glass Slipper, Inc., and an old family friend, has a plan to get Tess back on her stilettos, and it includes an unlikely meeting between Tess, Max, and Gaby at Glass Slipper’s new London headquarters – just in time for Wimbledon. It seems that Tess is going to hit the courts in a whole new way, to prove to the world – and herself – that a woman with the heart of a champion can ace life and love – even after the big 3-0....
A brainy archeologist is in for the biggest discovery of his life--and his greatest treasure--in a woman who blows the dust off his libido and unearths his secret desires in this latest novel by the "USA Today" bestselling author of "Bad Boys Next Exit."
Erfolgskolumnistin Tanzy Harrington hält Ehemänner für langweilig, bis sie sich in den zuverlässigen Riley Parrish verliebt, der als "Schaf-Mann" gilt. Ein Fan wird zum Problem, und Tanzy erkennt Rileys besondere Qualitäten. Ein amüsanter Liebesroman über einen Wolf im Schafspelz mit guten Absichten.
When a relationship advice guru she hopes will spark her love life turns out to be gay, Valerie accepts as a stand-in the guru's straight best friend, an attractive former sportswriter who is utterly clueless when it comes to women
The bestselling author of "The Big Bad Wolf Tells All" returns with an altogether new take on what a fairy-tale romance is really like in the modern world.
Chicago heiress Sunny Chandler was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Now she's determined to take a walk on the wild side -- and take the first job she comes across. But "kitchen helper" in a cozy Italian restaurant is a stretch even for cool, elegant Sunny! Nick D'Angelo was practically born with a cooking spoon in his fist. He runs the family restaurant with an iron hand, keeping his meddlesome siblings and matchmaking grandmother in line. The last thing he needs is sexy Sunny trying to find herself while wreaking havoc in his kitchen. Although he wouldn't mind the leggy blonde wreaking havoc in his bedroom. In fact, Nick is tempted to take a walk on the wild side, too....
Rodina Nathalie Holcombové by uvítala, kdyby Nathalie zůstala na rodinném sídle v Connecticutu a dala svoje schopnosti do služeb rodinného podnikání. Avšak mladá rebelka touží dobýt svět a postavit se na vlastní nohy. Hodně pracuje, cestuje, šplhá po kariérním žebříku ve vážené newyorské právní firmě a ujišťuje sama sebe, že na vážný vztah a založení rodiny má dost času. Na jednom z večírků se seznámí s Jakem Lannisterem. Shodou podivných náhod spolu stráví vášnivou noc. Oba si myslí, že prožívají nezávazný románek postavený pouze na fyzické přitažlivosti. Nathalie se ale přesvědčí, že zdání klame...
Fotbalista Nick Logan se zapřísáhl vypátrat, kdo má na svědomí jeho zatčení a následný konec sportovní kariéry. Všechny stopy vedou k jeho spoluhráči Eriku Millerovi. V přesvědčení, že se mu nepodaří usvědčit ho pomocí přímých důkazů, se rozhodne využít Erikovu bývalou milenku Willu Traskovou. Jakou roli sehrála půvabná zrzka v Erikově podrazu? Je jeho spojencem, nebo pouze další z jeho obětí?
Život se s Diegem Santerrm příliš nemazlil. Stal se z něj tvrdý muž bez srdce se záhadnou minulostí. Jeho poslední pracovní úkol - chránit dceru korunního svědka v soudním procesu - ho přinutí přijmout na jistý čas místo kuchaře. Blue Delgadová se po ztroskotání manželství uchýlila do malého městečka na okraji pustiny, kde si otevřela restauraci. Jejím jediným personálem je kromě ní a barmana - strýce Teja - kuchař, tajemný Diego. Temperamentní černovláska probouzí v Diegovi celou škálu pocitů, které dosud nikdy nepoznal.
For thousands of years, tales of the fabled Dark Pearl were told and retold. Then the stories faded with the passage of time, leaving behind the stuff of myths and magic--until fate brought together the only two people in the world who can breathe life back into the... Legend of the Sorcerer .Sculptor Jordy Decker came to the Florida Keys seeking inspiration for her art--but instead becomes enmeshed in a mystery that turns her world upside down...and leads her directly to Malacai L'Baan, the intense, enigmatic author of the bestselling Dark Pearl fantasy series. The mystery seems connected to alarming letters from an obsessive fan who is certain the Dark Pearl is real--and will do anything to possess it.Jordy is drawn to Cai in a way she cannot understand...and cannot seem to resist. And as the danger grows stronger, Jordy finds magic in Cai's embrace--and a special passion that may just destroy them both....
Erin dostala finančné prostriedky na výskum šamanských liečiteľských znalostí Cajunov, tajomných obyvateľov lousianských močiarov. Na ceste do tohto záhadného sveta ju má sprevádzať mladý muž...
Regina Ravensworthová poverila súkromného detektíva Reese Braedona neľahkou úlohou: má zachrániť pred hurikánom jej tvrdohlavú dcéru Jillian, ktorá nereaguje na výzvy záchranárov opustiť malý ostrov pri pobreží Floridy...
