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Shine a Light

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 22:45:24 +0200

When Ellie Bloom's life literally goes up in flames after an apartment fire, she slinks back to her sister's house in the St. Louis suburb she's avoided since her mom died. Ellie quickly caves to her nephews' pleas to direct the temple Hanukkah play—her mom's pride and joy—and by the time she's lighting the first candle in her menorah, she doubts she'll ever escape her hometown. And then she spots the cute fireman who rescued her lighting his own menorah in the window next door.

Firefighter Jonah Spellman may have dropped out of seminary, but he still has deep roots in his Jewish faith. Hoping to mend fences with his Rabbi father who can't forgive his career change, Jonah agrees to direct the Hanukkah play, never expecting to clash with his beautiful, fire-starting new next-door neighbor.

By day they spar—Ellie's desperate to live up to her mom's legacy while Jonah's driven to impress his dad. But by night they return to their secret...

Hearts in Extra Time (An Atlanta Skyline Novella)

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:45:21 +0200

Swapping her honeymoon trip for a singles cruise should've been the one upside to her canceled wedding, but disembarking to discover that a snowstorm has crippled the East Coast flings corporate lawyer Stella Schuster right back into the high-octane anxiety mode she'd been trying to escape. She was supposed to come back from the Caribbean refreshed, relaxed, and ready to become the kind of carefree, spontaneous woman her ex-fiancé left her for. But stuck in Miami with urgent deadlines, no way to get home to Atlanta, and the tension headache from hell, Stella's facing a long night glued to her laptop in the airport lounge—until a sexy stranger slides into the empty seat at her table.

Defensive midfielder Aaron Jackson may be one of the lesser lights in Atlanta Skyline's high-profile line-up—he definitely doesn't get paid like a star—but he gets to do what he loves, and that's all he cares about. As in, that's genuinely all he cares about. Aaron...

Off the Record

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 22:45:27 +0200

When these friends become lovers, they might just turn into bitter enemies

Ebon Brody and Sophie Caplan have been close friends – and closer rivals – for as long as they can remember. One night they become even more, and shake hands on a no-strings agreement. They've always been able to keep their hands off each other's stories – surely, they can keep their hands on each other at the same time.

But when they both begin to circle the same scoop – a human trafficking scandal that could bring enormous accolades for either of their competing papers – they discover it's harder to avoid those strings than they thought.

Sophie was secretly furious when Ebon didn't attempt to poach her to his newspaper, the Phoenix, and she resolved to win at all costs. Now she has to choose between the man she's always wanted and the career she loves more than anything. Ebon wants to prove himself to his older brothers and to the...

Two Nights to Forever

Sat, 22 May 2021 08:56:09 +0300

Time doesn't heal all wounds, but love just might...

Eve Klein almost has it all: a thriving career, great friends, and adoptive parents who've supported her in everything—including her quest to find her birth mother. She's hired a private investigator, and while she waits for the last piece of her history to make her whole, she focuses on the most exciting deal of her career—a controlling share in Keller and Sons, a luxury watchmaker.

To most people Keller watches are status symbols, but to Saul Keller they're handcuffs. He thought his brother had everything under control, until a distress call from an employee forced him to leave Wall Street and move home to Orchard Hill, Missouri. A year on, he's shifted from trying to save the family business to selling it—and finally setting himself free.

Eve is Saul's most exciting—and alluring—professional adversary, and he's exactly the type of high-flyer she's sworn...

Hero’s Homecoming

Thu, 28 Nov 2013 22:45:26 +0200

Six months ago, being snowed in at Christmas with the amazing woman he met on R and R at Fort Riley would have been a dream come true, yet now, as a blizzard swirls outside Beth Tate’s house, Captain Chris Walker knows he shouldn’t be there. Blinded in combat and emotionally scarred, he never wanted Beth to know the man he’s become—but stranded by the storm, he had no one else to call. Hurt and bewildered when Chris abruptly ended his faithful contact from Afghanistan, Beth tried to put him and their whirlwind romance out of her mind and prepared for a quiet holiday alone—until the phone rang. Now that he’s here, she’s more confused than ever, torn between love for the man she once knew and anger at the one who broke her heart. A life with Beth was everything Chris wanted, but the wounds of battle are nothing compared to the agony of heartbreak. It will take more than mistletoe, but perhaps this holiday season Chris will find his way home.

Last Dance with the Texas Bull Rider (The Stars of Texas Book 3)

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 08:36:30 +0300

Last Dance with the Texas Bull Rider: The Stars of Texas Romance

Undercover

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 22:45:23 +0200

The assignment has a deadline, but does their relationship?

After almost ten years dodging bullets as a foreign correspondent, Asher Brody is struggling to find his place back in the U.K. – and in his family-run newspaper, the London Phoenix. He's intent on proving he's as committed as his brothers, even if it means putting on a suit and posh accent to investigate a high-ranking executive at an upscale retreat.

Ada Hunter wasted years trailing her ex-boyfriend, only for him to turn his back when her documentary career finally took off. Now she's beating her own path, and it's taking her all over the world. To secure funding for her next project, she takes a risky job with the Phoenix posing as broody-sexy Asher's fake girlfriend – too good to be true.

They plan to spend a few days pretending to be a couple at a country estate before going their separate ways. But when bad weather strands them in the countryside, temptation...

Home for Hanukkah

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 04:26:00 +0200

"Hanukkah gets the Hallmark treatment in Crowley's cozy fourth Orchard Hill romance"- Publishers Weekly

He's looking for one last miracle...

Zach Strauss may be down, but he's not out. His Bay Area biotech start-up has crashed, leaving him broke, but it's only temporary until he can raise more money—or so he tells himself. Failure isn't an option, and Zach's always been able to sell anyone on anything. But back in his hometown, he finds himself in the unfamiliar position of needing a job.

After a childhood of instability, Noa Jacob purchased Second Chance, a thrift store-turned-boutique in Orchard Hill, and is determined to put down the roots she never had. Running her own business is more challenging than she'd imagined, and she's in danger of losing it all—until a handsome stranger bursting with ideas walks in looking for work.

Noa only has ten days to turn Second Chance around, but Zach is...

Coming Home to You

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 22:45:28 +0200

Midwife Mabel Antonoff is used to catching babies at short notice—just not in a busy hardware store, and definitely not alongside her high school ex. She could've happily gone another decade without seeing Sam Strauss, but she needs a pair of hands, and his are steady. As the ambulance leaves and the local media closes in, Mabel realizes they're going viral—and it's the perfect opportunity to promote her midwifery program.

Sam's international aid career took him to the most dangerous places in the world, but he was only a block from his D.C. apartment when a distracted driver grounded his travels. Injured and off-balance, he retreats to his hometown to help sell his grandparents' house. He wants silence and solitude—not a frenzied media tour, and absolutely not an extra minute with the ex-girlfriend who stirs up long-buried regrets.

Sam owes her, and Mabel's determined to use their newfound fame for good—even if it means fueling speculation...

Insider

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 22:45:30 +0200

If they tear down their walls, can they break the story wide open?

ER doctor Grace Reilly thrives on patching up her patients, propping them back on their feet and sending them home healthier, yet emotionally she feels flat on her back after being deceived by her ex-boyfriend. She's shelved her malfunctioning romantic radar, possibly forever. But she's not opposed to no strings attached sex, especially when she meets the brooding and enigmatic Oren Brody. Even better? After giving her a mind blowing orgasm with no reciprocal expectations, he vanishes as mysteriously as he appeared.

Six months ago Oren Brody and his brothers, Asher and Ebon, bought the London Phoenix newspaper to save the esteemed daily from bankruptcy. They need a big scoop or a budget shortfall could shut them down. A confidential tip about corruption and potential medical malfeasance points Oren toward St. Hilda's Hospital – the same hospital where his mother unexpectedly...

Secure Target 1

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 18:27:55 +0200

*She’s just an ordinary small-town girl…until a killer makes her his next target. *Elite Operators, Book 1South African hostage rescue operative Bronnik Mason has been chasing a serial killer around the globe for over a year. Four women have already died, and he’s sworn there won’t be a fifth. Even if, this time, he has to offer up more than a few pints of his own blood. But when it comes to safeguarding the killer’s next target, Bronnik realizes this case could put his professional boundaries to the test. Having grown up in the shadow of two delinquent brothers, dental receptionist Lacey Cross is impeccably well-behaved, dutiful, hard working—and bored. Until Bronnik storms into the office to sweep her into protective custody. Suddenly, her nondescript life just got a lot more interesting. Racing against a blizzard, dodging uncannily accurate bullets, Bronnik finds his concentration getting blown all to hell. Before he realizes Lacey’s slipped under his skin, she becomes more than just a body he’s sworn to protect. She is the woman he will risk his own life to save—whether she likes it or not. Warning: Contains a sexy South African cop with the heart of a lion and by-the-book determination, and a mild-mannered receptionist with a reckless streak a mile wide. Throw in love on the run, and it’s full “steam” ahead!

The Striker's Chance

Tue, 26 Nov 2013 18:28:16 +0200

The Striker’s Chance By Rebecca Crowley Landing the PR contract for North
Carolina’s new soccer team could take Holly Taylor’s career to the next level. Her task?
Make Kepler “Killer” de Klerk, an athlete with a party-hard reputation, a star. But
revamping the sexy footballer’s image while battling her unwanted attraction to him is
easier said than done. The car accident that derailed Kepler’s European career also gave
him some much-needed perspective. He’s ready to give up on fame and focus on the game he
loves. The last thing he needs is a headstrong brunette pushing him back into the
spotlight, even if butting heads with her is the most fun he’s had in ages. The more
time Holly spends with Kepler, the more she sees how different he is from his tabloid
persona. But when she’s offered her dream job for a price, she finds herself torn
between the career she’s spent years building and the man she doesn’t want to give up.
55,000 words

Boots on the Ground: Homefront, Book 1

Wed, 26 Nov 2014 15:51:47 +0200

Contemporary Romance

Short Fuse: Elite Operators, Book 2

Thu, 26 Nov 2015 18:27:56 +0200

Romantic Suspense