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A new adult novel from Entangled's Embrace imprint...Three knocks can change everything…"She knew. That’s why Mom hadn’t opened the door. She knew he was dead."Twenty years as an army brat and Ember Howard knew, too. The soldiers at the door meant her dad was never coming home. What she didn’t know was how she would find the strength to singlehandedly care for her crumbling family when her mom falls apart.Then Josh Walker enters her life. Hockey star, her new next-door neighbor, and not to mention the most delicious hands that insist on saving her over and over again. He has a way of erasing the pain with a single look, a single touch. As much as she wants to turn off her feelings and endure the heartache on her own, she can’t deny their intense attraction.Until Josh’s secret shatters their world. And Ember must decide if he’s worth the risk that comes with loving a man who could strip her bare.

Some Flames Can't Be Extinguished... Jason Burkwell Is All About The Next Adventure. Whether It's An Emergency Call As Lieutenant On Redwood Ridge's Fire Department Or A Pretty Woman Between The Sheets, He Gets In And Gets Out. He Has No Interest In Being Trapped By Anything Or Anyone. But When He's Manipulated Into A Charity Auction For His Station, Something Tells Him He's About To Get Hosed. Especially When The Town Matchmakers Shove Quiet, Shy Ella Sinclair In His Path. Constantly. Every Encounter With The Brown-eyed Beauty Makes Him Realize The Simmering Attraction And Strange Tug Of Emotion Is Beyond Basic Heat. Together, They're Combustible. If Only He Can Figure Out What She's Hiding... Ella Sinclair's Been Burned Before, And She's Got The Scars To Prove It. Ever Since Her Return To Redwood Ridge, She's Had More Than A Little Crush On A Certain Gorgeous Firefighter. Except Jason Doesn't Know She Exists. To Trigger His Memory Would Mean Reliving The Worst Day Of Her Life, And She's Worked Hard To Move Past The Pain. Venturing Out Of Her Safety Zone Is Tough Enough, Never Mind That Hero Worship Leaves Her With A Horrible Case Of Babbling-itis. Her Heart's Becoming More Engaged The Longer They Spend Together, But His Sudden Interest Can't Possibly Last When He Discovers She's Not The Ideal Image Of Perfection.

Jennifer L. Armentrout, New York Times bestselling author of the Wait for You series, delivers a new novel of first love, second chances, and scorching chemistry.Eleven months ago, bartender and weird-shirt-wearing extraordinaire Roxy and Officer Reece Anders had a one night stand. Well, kind of. She's been in love with him since she was fifteen, and he wishes that night they shared never happened. She's sworn him off forever, but the past and future collide, forcing her to rely on the one man who broke her heart not once, but twice.Her best friend since birth has been in a long-term care facility since he became a victim of a hate crime years ago, and the person who put him in there is out of prison and wanting to make amends with him and Roxy. She's not sure she has room for forgiveness in her and when she begins to receive frightening messages and is on the receiving end of escalating violence, she thinks she knows who is to blame. The man who already destroyed one life already.But Reece isn't convinced. The threats are too personal, and even if Roxy doesn't believe him, he's not willing to let anyone hurt her. Including himself. He's already messed up more than once when it comes to Roxy and he's not going to let history repeat itself.

Bear McKinley's past refuses to let go. Ten years ago, Bear gave up everything-his freedom and his reputation-for his mess of a family. But after years of distance and too many attempts at starting over, he finally has a new life doing noble work in Brazil . . . until his past catches up to him once again. Suddenly he finds himself back in Maple Valley, charged with the care of his missing brother's children, convinced he's out of second chances to make his life count. And yet, with every day that passes, these kids, this quirky town and the woman he never stopped missing help patch the holes in his heart. Maybe this is the fresh start he's been longing for all along. But as his newfound hope grows, so does the mystery surrounding his brother's activities-and when the threat reaches into the lives of those he loves, it's clear he can't run away this time. Fear holds Raegan's future captive. Raegan Walker is fine. She's happy working a slew of part-time jobs, still living in her childhood bedroom and rarely venturing from her hometown. At least, that's what she tells everyone . . . and herself. But she can't help wondering what might've happened if she hadn't abandoned her art so many years ago-and if Bear McKinley had never left. When Bear returns and she's commissioned for a painting that just might revive her artistic ambition all in one week, it's time to finally reach for more than fine. But doing so means facing the fears that have held her back all this time, including admitting the secret she's kept from Bear and her family. With her dream and her heart on the line, how much will Raegan have to risk to finally chase her happy ending?

Sometimes love can take you by surprise. Kara Newell has a big-city life that needs a major shake-up. Her dedication as a social worker is unwavering, yet her heart tells her that there is more to life than just work. Kara gets the push she needs when she shockingly inherits a large estate on an island off the South Carolina coast. Now the charming town of Angels Landing awaits her . . . along with a secret family she never knew she had. After surviving war, loss, and heartbreak, ex-marine Jeffrey Hamilton takes his position as sheriff of idyllic Cavanaugh Island very seriously. So he is the perfect person to watch over the beautiful, confident woman who has turned her new family's expectations upside down-and stepped into the crosshairs of angry local residents. But soon Kara becomes more than just a job to him, and he begins to need her in ways he never expected. As Kara and Jeffrey confront the town gossips together, they'll learn to face their fears and forgive their pasts in order to find a future filled with happiness in Angels Landing.

"Sheriff Chase Lowell has never been more scared in his life than when he discovers the diner where Hannah Porter works has been robbed at gunpoint. He's been in love with her for as long as he can remember, but has kept his feelings in check because she's his best friend's little sister. Hannah has had a crush on Chase since she was in the third grade. He's kind, compassionate, and as handsome as they come. They've known each other forever, which seems to be the problem-he thinks of her more as a kid sister rather than a romantic interest. But something changes the night he races into the diner and crushes her in his arms. When he makes her safety his personal mission, Hannah decides to make it her mission to get him to see her in a different light."--

Are the bonds of our first true love as strong as they feel when we're young, innocent and consumed with the promise of forever?The last time Charlotte Mason saw Simon Wade, he was shoving a paper bag from the pharmacy into her hands with a morning-after pill inside.Even though he literally left her holding the bag, when love is true it's limitless...and sometimes it's blind. She wants more for Simon than the ties that bind him to their dead-end town. He has one shot at a better life, and she'll stand aside so he can take it.Nearly four years later Charlotte is still nowhere to be found, and it's not as if Simon hasn't been looking. How can he forget the girl who still haunts his dreams?When the Night is Over is Book 1 in Lily Foster's Blackbird Series.

Heartache. Betrayal. Forgiveness. Redemption. It's time to head back to Magdalena, New York, and spend a little time with the people we love to love and even a few we love to hate. Eight years ago, tragedy struck the town's perfect couple, Daniel "Cash" Casherdon and Tess Carrick, days before their wedding. That tragedy shredded their dreams of a life together and sent them fleeing Magdalena. Now, destiny has brought them back and the town is determined to see this couple mend their differences. Angelo "Pop" Benito will lead the crusade to march Cash and Tess down the aisle with the help of The Bleeding Hearts Society, a garden group more interested in healing people's hearts than helping a sick basil plant. But they're not the only ones cheering for this couple's second chance. Who would have thought Nate Desantro would be giving advice on relationships, love, and marriage? But when a man finds the right woman, anything is possible. Add a baby to the mix; well, that's pure "hero" material. Christine will offer her share of support and wisdom to Tess and stand up to an old troublemaker in the name of family and friendship. From the fifty-something widow who is afraid to open her heart again to the pregnant friend who believes everyone has a soul mate, to Lily Desantro, the shining light who makes others believe anything is possible, Magdalena's finest will rally to give Tess and Cash that second chance. But all the prayers and contrivances in the world won't help until Tess reveals the secret she's carried for too many years, a secret that could destroy her chance with Cash forever... And if you're wondering about Harry Blacksworth and his brood, you'll glimpse a snippet of what he's up to, but he'll be back in full force in A Family Affair: Fall. Not only that-he's moving to Magdalena with Greta and the kids! Can you imagine Harry maneuvering a lawnmower or carrying out the trash? Oh, but his past is going to catch up with him and then...Sorry...Harry has to wait for A Family Affair: Fall to share his misery and his story. For now, enjoy the journey as you catch up on the lives of the residents of Magdalena. They're waiting for you! Truth In Lies Series: Book One: A Family AffairBook Two: A Family Affair: SpringBook Three: A Family Affair: SummerBook Four: A Family Affair: FallBook Five: A Family Affair: Christmas, a novellaBook Six: A Family Affair: WinterBook Seven: A Family Affair: The PromiseBook Eight: A Family Affair: The SecretBook Nine: A Family Affair: The WishBook Ten: A Family Affair: The GiftBook Eleven: A Family Affair: The Weddings, a novellaBook Twelve: A Family Affair: The Cabin, a novellaBook Thirteen: A Family Affair: The ReturnBook Fourteen: A Family Affair: The ChoiceBook Fifteen: A Family Affair: The ProposalBook Sixteen: A Family Affair: Bonus ScenesBook Seventeen: A Family Affair: The HomecomingBook Eighteen: A Family Affair: The DecisionMeals From Magdalena, A Family Affair CookbookIf you love to read about second chances, don't miss: That Second Chance Series: Book One: Pulling Home - (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Promise)Book Two: The Way They Were - (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Secret)Book Three: Simple Riches - (Also prequel to A Family Affair: Winter)Book Four: Paradise Found - (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Wish)Book Five: Not Your Everyday Housewife - (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Gift)Book Six: The Butterfly Garden - (Also prequel to A Family Affair: The Return)KEY THEMES: injured hero, police and military hero, perennial garden club, aging and wisdom, second chance, matchmaker, destiny, return to hometown

Ella Yoder has moved into her dream house. In the stillness of the great house, Ella ponders her options. How is she to survive on her own? How will she ever forget Aden? What is to become of her? Two would-be suitors soon make their intentions known, but Ella is unsure of her own feelings. As she agrees to take care of Preacher Stutzman's three motherless girls, Ella's heart is touched by their love for her. Could their affection be the answer to Ella's quest? Can God speak through the love of a child? Readers of Amish fiction will fall in love themselves with Ella Yoder and hope with her that she finds the love and happiness she seeks. About this series: Readers of Amish fiction will delight in this second book in a series about young Ella Yoder as she copes with the loss of her true love. Author Jerry Eicher's sales now top more than 100,000.