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Welcome to the new world from USA Today bestselling author Alexa Aston-Sugar Springs-a small town in East Texas where love has a way of turning up when you least expect it!A chef digging her way out of debt. A doctor making a huge career move. Two dedicated professionals who think they are too busy for love . . . .Viviana Romano leaves her small East Texas town after high school graduation and lives with relatives in Tuscany for three years, learning to cook the food of her ancestors. When she comes home from her years abroad, she lands a job at a steakhouse in Dallas, falling for a moody chef who winds up sinking Vivi into massive debt. Four years later-and finally debt-free-Vivi returns to her hometown and takes over Romano's, her parents' pizza parlor, with ambitious plans for the restaurant.As a boy, emergency room physician Ford Carpenter spent summers in Sugar Springs with his aunt and uncle, who were childless and always treated Ford as if he were their son. Facing burnout from eighteen-hours days managing a busy Houston ER, he agrees to go into practice with his uncle, eager to practice a different kind of medicine.While reclaiming his life and settling into Sugar Springs and a slower pace of life, Ford begins a romance with a reluctant Vivi, who is drawn to the handsome doctor and yet hesitant to commit to a relationship after being burned in the past.Will Vivi be able to risk her heart and find a future with Ford-or will the demons of her past doom their relationship from the start?Find the answer in Recipe for Love, Book 5 in Sugar Springs.

BOOK 3 OF THE "AMERICAN SPY SISTERS" NOVELS INSPIRED BY THE BRAVE U.S. WOMEN WHO FOUGHT THE NAZIS IN WW IIBrooke Bradley is headed for stardom in Hollywood when a whirlwind romance with a famous French film actor transports her to Paris just as the Nazis are storming her adopted country. Within months, the beautiful blonde with the amber eyes who speaks no French finds herself utterly alone and faced with a choice: collaborate and live comfortably with the invading enemy or join former journalist-turned-secret agent Christopher Laurent as an "Escape Helper" spiriting downed Allied fliers to safety to fly again another day.Struggling to learn the language and French customs, Brooke is recruited by British intelligence to employ her skills as an actress to execute the Allies' risky operations, even as she hides some shameful secrets of her own. At any point, the truths about her past mistakes threaten to jeopardize the lives of the pilots under her protection and send her and her fellow résistants to face a German firing squad.With tragic losses mounting and wanted posters featuring publicity photos from her film days plastered everywhere, Brooke adopts a new identity to fight for the liberation of France in partnership with the only man she's ever truly loved. But can they both survive as hope dims each day the brutal war endures?New York Times & USA Today bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning former broadcast journalist Ciji Ware once again displays her extraordinary talent for weaving historical fact into mesmerizing fiction in this heart stopping romantic thriller.

After fourteen years as a stay-at-home mom, Kate Connor has finally rejoined the workforce. But unlike most working moms, Kate can't rearrange her home obligations to fit the needs of her job. Well, not easily, anyway. And not without a few little white lies.Because the truth is, no one in her family has any clue that she's returned to the job of her youth. Which means no late nights working beside her husband at the kitchen table while the kids watch television.Although, when you think about it, that's not necessarily a bad thing.Because when your job is fighting demons, taking your work home with you is a really, really bad idea ..."Kenner continues to put her fun, fresh twist on mommy-lit with another devilishly clever book."-Booklist

From New York Times bestselling author Julie Kenner aka J. Kenner ..."This book, as crammed with events as any suburban mom's calendar, shows you what would happen if Buffy got married and kept her past a secret. It's a hoot."-Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling authorA Booksense pick! A Target "break-out" book!Kate Connor is your average, everyday mom with two kids, a husband, and one very big secret ... she used to be a Demon Hunter for a secret arm of the Vatican. Now retired, she's more interested in the domestic than the demonic. So when she catches sight of a demon in Wal-Mart, she tells herself it's some other Hunter's problem. But when that demon attacks her in her kitchen, retirement is no longer an option.Now Kate has to kick a little demon butt, figure out why the creatures are trying to take her out and take over her home town, and at the same time take care of her 2 year old, deal with a hormonal 14 year old, get the family to Catholic mass on time, and try to keep her past a secret from her daughter and her husband.She's a little out of practice, but hey ... if she can juggle two kids and an impromptu dinner party, ridding the town of demons should be a piece of cake. Like the saying goes, Carpe Demon ... and Kate intends to do just that.***Dive into this fun and original (sub) urban fantasy novel (that could just as easily be called paranormal mommy lit!). With humor, action, adventure, horror and a romantic triangle that builds as the series progresses, Carpe Demon is not to be missed!All titles in the Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom seriesCarpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomCalifornia Demon: The Secret Life of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDemons Are Forever: Confessions of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDeja Demon: The Days and Nights of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDemon Ex MachinaPax DemonicaPraise for Carpe Demon: "Ninety-nine percent of the wives and moms in the country will identify with this heroine. I mean, like who hasn't had to battle demons between car pools and play dates?" Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author"I welcome the novels that decide to be utterly over-the-top and imagine paranormal and superhero lives for their chick- lit heroines. Take Carpe Demon ..." -Detroit Free Press "Sprightly, fast-paced . . . readers will find spunky Kate hard not to root for in spheres both domestic and demonic."-Publishers Weekly"Smart, fast-paced, unique ... a blend of sophistication and wit that has you laughing out loud."-Christine Feehan, New York Times bestselling author"Tongue-in-cheek . . . fast pacing and in-your-face action. Give it a try. Kate's a fun character and keeps you on the edge of your seat."-SFReader"Ms. Kenner has a style and delivery all her own . . . fun and innovative . . . [Carpe Demon] shouldn't be missed."-Fallen Angel Reviews"You're gonna love this book! A terrific summer read with lots of humor and crazy situations and action."-Fresh Fiction"This book was so much fun to read. I highly recommend this exceedingly entertaining read!"-Midwest Book Review"A fun netherworld thriller that readers will treasure."-The Best Reviews"A+ ... I am very ready for the next installment in Kate Connor's life."-The Romance Reader's Connection"Kenner scores a direct hit with this offbeat and humorous adventure, which has an engaging cast of characters. Car pools and holy water make an unforgettable mix."-Romantic Times

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julie Kenner (aka J. Kenner) comes the fifth installment in the fun-tastic demon-hunting soccer mom series that began with Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom Demon-Hunter Kate Connor is having a very bad month.Her resurrected first husband houses the soul of a demon.Her current husband is being overly attentive to the point of smothering.Her toddler son has entered a tantrum phase.And her teenage daughter is still determined to be the next, best demon slayer. Worse, she

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julie Kenner (aka J. Kenner) comes the sixth installment in the fun-tastic demon-hunting soccer mom series that began with Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom!When orphan Kate goes to Rome with her family, she's hoping for a little R&R. The chance to bond with her husband, spend quality time with her kids, and visit her pseudo-family at Forza Scura.In other words, this suburban mom is doing the tourist thing, and intending to do it up right. But while Kate may want to take cheesy pictures and buy overpriced souvenirs, the demon population has other plans. And soon Kate and over-eager daughter Allie are thrust into the middle of a demonic feud.Now Kate's going to have to call on both her hunting skills and her mothering skills-because if she fails, Kate and family might just find themselves sightseeing in hell.Carpe Demon: "I LOVED CARPE DEMON. ... It was great fun, wonderfully clever."-Jayne Ann Krentz, New York Times bestselling author"This book, as crammed with events as any suburban mom's calendar, shows you what would happen if Buffy got married and kept her past a secret. It's a hoot."-Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling author"I welcome the novels that decide to be utterly over-the-top and imagine paranormal and superhero lives for their chick- lit heroines. Take Carpe Demon ..." -Detroit Free Press"Sprightly, fast-paced . . . readers will find spunky Kate hard not to root for in spheres both domestic and demonic."-Publishers Weekly"Smart, fast-paced, unique ... a blend of sophistication and wit that has you laughing out loud."-Christine Feehan, New York Times bestselling author"Tongue-in-cheek . . . fast pacing and in-your-face action."-SFReader"Ms. Kenner has a style and delivery all her own . . . fun and innovative . . . [Carpe Demon] shouldn't be missed."-Fallen Angel Reviews"You're gonna love this book! A terrific summer read with lots of humor and crazy situations and action."-Fresh Fiction"This book was so much fun to read. I highly recommend this exceedingly entertaining read!"-Midwest Book Review"A+ ... I am very ready for the next installment in Kate Connor's life."-The Romance Reader's Connection"Kenner scores a direct hit with this offbeat and humorous adventure ... Car pools and holy water make an unforgettable mix."-Romantic TimesCalifornia Demon: "Kenner continues to put her fun, fresh twist on mommy-lit with another devilishly clever book."-Booklist "Plenty of action and humor. Kenner is at her irreverent best . . . delightfully amusing." -The Best Reviews "A fun paranormal adventure that definitely appeals to moms!" -Scribes World "More witty, funny, and poignant adventures from the marvelous Kenner." -Romantic TimesDemons Are Forever: "[A] wonderful author...a fun premise...excellent characterization, intriguing stories, and snappy dialogue." -Fresh Fiction "Kenner's trademark cliffhanger finale promises further demonic escapades to come." -Publishers Weekly "This is the third in Kenner's splendidly creative series featuring Kate, whose wickedly amusing adventures in demon hunting are a pure paranormal delight." -Booklist "This chapter in Kenner's first-person, kick-butt adventures takes a darker turn, and a more serious tone, as Demon Hunter Kate Connor faces long odds and emotional turmoil. The terrific Kenner grabs you and doesn't let go!" -Romantic Times Deja Demon: "A delightfully different take on the paranormal romance theme that will leave fans thirsting for more." -Monsters and CriticsDemon Ex Machina

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Julie Kenner (aka J. Kenner) comes the third installment in the fun-tastic demon-hunting soccer mom series that began with Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom Once again, Kate Connor has a problem. Several, actually.For one thing, her daughter has figured out that mom is a demon-hunter

Just when Kate Conner thinks she's got her double life as demon-hunting mom all figured out, a new challenge surfaces in the form of an old foe.She's bested this high demon before, but now he's back and angrier than ever. He's also insistent on exacting his revenge against Kate's entire family, including her kids.But not even an all-powerful prince of hell stands a chance against an enraged mama bear. Yeah, this might be her hardest fight yet, but in the end....It's just another day, another demon."Kicking evil's ass is just another thing on Kate Connor's to-do list, but she'll manage it with wit and wisdom, and then drive home in her minivan." -Christopher Golden, New York Times bestselling author of ARARAT and RED HANDSAll titles in the Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom series of paranormal women's fiction novels: Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomCalifornia Demon: The Secret Life of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDemons Are Forever: Confessions of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDeja Demon: Days & Nights of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomThe Demon You Know: A Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom Short Story (bonus story)Demon Ex Machina: Tales of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomPax Demonica: Trials of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomDay of the Demon: Trials of a Demon-Hunting Soccer MomHow to Train Your Demon: The Education of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom

Gemini "Gemma" McKendrick knows just about everything about everybody in Townsend Harbor. When she's not serving on one of the many civic positions or leaping headlong into another hobby, she's hosting the Sunday Stitch 'N Bitch at her yarn and craft shop, Bazaar Girls. But all her schmoozing isn't converting to sales, and with her quirky boutique in big trouble, she makes a snap decision to rent out the basement of her cozy craftsman to Townsend Harbor newcomer Gabe Kelly. A man with a past as colorful as his tattoo sleeves, who has become an urban legend since he blew into town. And who better than Gemma, Townsend Harbor's own gossip guru, to answer the rumor mill's most pressing questions? Like whether the silver-tongued mechanic is as good with his hands as he is with a socket wrench.Gabriel "Gabe" Kelly wasn't born into a family so much as a criminal enterprise. Taught to lift, chop, and rebuild cars since before he could tie his own shoes, he's obliged to pay his debt to society before deserting Boston for Townsend Harbor, Washington.. A place he could stay out of trouble. He immediately lands about the only job an ex-con with prison muscles and neck tattoos could easily find in a town like this-a mechanic for a high-end vintage car shop. Moonlighting as the only tow truck in a thirty-mile radius, he rescues the absent-minded hottie who runs the local yarn shop. But he quickly discovers that a toy-sized car with a dashboard lit up by Christmas isn't the only thing in Gemma McKendrick's life desperately in need of maintenance. Gabe, who is uniquely qualified to diagnose and fix complicated mechanisms, finds his sexy landlord is impossible to figure out. Looks like he'll have to take a peek at her undercarriage to find out what makes her purr before he hits the road again.Because women of her caliber don't take home guys with his make and model...

In a small town where only some play by the rules, Afton dreams of opening a legitimate whiskey distillery alongside her renegade grandpa. But lurking in the shadows is a vindictive mayor, hell-bent on crushing their ambitions.To complicate matters further, Afton recognizes that one of the city council members with the power to decide their fate is the very man she shared a reckless night of teenage passion with-the one who never called. Now, she must reconcile the boy from her past with the irresistible, accomplished man who constantly crosses her path.For Corey, it's a collision of past regrets and a burning desire for redemption. He sacrificed love for duty, adhering to his family's expectations. But when destiny reunites him with Afton, he vows to break free from the shackles of tradition. Standing against the old boys' club, he risks it all for a chance to prove his unwavering love.In a world where the lines between right and wrong blur, they both find themselves at a crossroads. If they want a chance at love, they'll need to let go of conventions and follow their hearts, even when it defies reason. Prepare to be swept away by this tender and heartwarming small town second chance romance, where love rekindles, dreams come alive, and passion reignites against all odds.From bestselling author Cindy Stark, Crazy One More Time is the eighth book in the Aspen series full of enthralling heroes and the strong women who love them. If you enjoy heartwarming romances with a side of sexy set in a charming small town, you'll love these stories.

From award-winning author Elizabeth Essex comes the adventurous final novel of the highly acclaimed Highland Brides, a quintet of bold, brilliant lasses determined to make their own happily ever afters.A thing of beauty can be a joy forever.But beauty lies...Lord Archie Carrington knows a beauty when he sees one. Barmaids and countess alike fall beneath the charm of the youngest-ever editor of Edinburgh's sharpest political and literary quarterly. So when he sets out to write an exposé on the new Lord Advocate, the clever Scotsman devises a plan to charm his opponent's shy portraitist daughter out of her smock-and her family secrets.in the eyes of the beholder.But Maisie Conway knows a rogue when she sees one and although she agrees to paint Lord Carrington's portrait, she rebuffs all of Archie's attempts at flirtation and familiarity. That is, until Archie offers to pose nude as a life drawing lesson and Maisie cannot resist the opportunity to uncover all of his manifest charms. Posing leads to passion, but soon they find themselves working at cross purposes. As Archie and Maisie follow the dictates of their desire, will they learn to trust one another, or will the dark secrets surrounding them cost them their only chance to achieve true love?

"You must take this stone, and you must return it..."Isabella Drayton is at once fascinated and intrigued when a mysterious stranger insists she is the fated one to take guardianship of the ancient crystal. Her deep-seated belief in the mystical and enchanting, nurtured by a childhood filled with fables of ancient knights and wizardry, sets her on a course for adventure that will change her destiny. In the aftermath of the failed Jacobite Rebellion, the Crown intends to do whatever is required to prevent any further effort to dispel the newly united kingdoms of England and Scotland, even if that means the arrest and seizure of every last Highlander. Calum Mackay sails the North Sea under cover of mist and darkness, seeking to free those countrymen taken prisoner by the brutal English forces. But raiding one particular ship brings him more than he bargained for in the form of a spirited, dark-haired lass with eyes of bonny blue...and who wears a stone he had only ever heard of in clan legend.

Watch out Shadowhurst, your time is running out.I really thought we might catch a break for once, but it seems life has other plans.As though it wasn't bad enough that my father, the evil fae king, destroyed the portal to Faerie, trapping my half-brother and our friends in the hellish realm. To make matters worse, he had other plans for the witches on earth. . .the deadly kind of plans.With the clock ticking, I'm off on an adventure of a lifetime to end Cathan once and for all.Unfortunately, nothing is ever simple with the fae.Between the strange puzzles dear old dad left behind and the trouble in Faerie, I have my hands full.If I don't step my game up, this might be the end for Shadowhurst and its magical inhabitants.Buckle up, kids. It's going to be a wild ride to the finish line!

Welcome to the new world from USA Today bestselling author Alexa Aston-Sugar Springs-a small town in East Texas where love has a way of turning up when you least expect it!A woman ready to make a fresh start in life after a double tragedy. A man returning to his hometown, eager to serve his community. Two people not looking for a relationship-much less love-and finding life is better when it's shared . . .Deb Busby's life implodes when a stalker causes her to be fired from her job-and when she lets him know she has no interest in him-he murders her parents. Seeking to escape her past and her enormous grief and guilt, Deb changes her name to Hope Keller and moves to the small town of Sugar Springs, purchasing the practice of the local veterinarian.Gideon Ross had hopes for playing in the NFL until a knee injury changed his career trajectory. Becoming a detective in Dallas, Gideon is eventually given the opportunity to return to his hometown and take over as its chief of police. Divorced for a decade, he has no plans for dating, much less marriage-until he meets Dr. Hope Keller.But Gideon's police instincts cause him to look into Hope's background. As his relationship with Hope heats up, he hesitates to tell her he knows about her past because he worries that it might impact their future.Can Hope find peace in a new place and heal emotionally-and is Gideon Ross the man for her?Find the answer in A Fresh Start, Book 4 in Sugar Springs.

Louisa Shelby's carefree life of elegant balls and beautiful gowns ended when her father died, leaving her penniless. With no hope of securing a proper marriage, she accepts a position as a companion to an elderly viscountess. But temptation in a most unexpected guise awaits Louisa in the dowager's home...Once, Simon Wade was London's most eligible bachelor, but a tragic accident forced him into seclusion, away from prying eyes and questions. While he yearns to hold and kiss the enchanting Louisa, he will accept no woman's pity.Louisa's only chance at happiness may rest in her ability to convince the stubborn viscount that her passion is real...and her love is true.

She's temptation incarnate...Worst idea ever. No matter how stunning she was.After my brother Shane was abducted last year, I'm concentrating on keeping what's left of my family alive. I will find the bastards who took Shane, and I will gut them.No extra time and energy to get blindsided at a business meeting by Kat Banner, the seductive secretary. Besides, getting anywhere near me puts her in danger, and I won't do that to a helpless, innocent woman.Thing is, Kat is anything but innocent, or helpless...That arrogant bastard...So, maybe flirting with hot tycoon Ethan Masters wasn't the smartest move on the first day of my temp job. So irresponsible. I shouldn't let any guy near the toxic shit-show that was my life just because he's tall, dark, and mysterious.Then, before I know what's going on, I'm being yelled at, insulted, and fired, which is bad enough-but the death squad that jumps me and the tycoon in the elevator? That's over the top, even for me.But Masters fights like a demon. We kick ass together, which is great, until he goes all alpha on me, drags me into his helicopter, and sweeps me off to his luxury lair.I won't be bought, or shoved around. But soon we're facing off against brutal enemies and uncontrollable desire...and other feelings we can't even put into words, not while Death is stalking us. Hell, even if it wasn't.But the stakes are rising by the minute...and Death is gaining ground...

What is real or only an illusion?Ghostly images that appear and float across the stage, objects that levitate into the air, and a beautiful assistant who disappears inside a glass box, then reappears inside a second glass box. All while the audience at the Crystal Palace, including amateur investigator Mikaela Forsythe, watch the performance.Is it real? Can the audience believe what they see?Then, an evening with her friend, Theodora Templeton while attending the one-night performance by master illusionist, Jean Luc Betard, takes a ghastly turn and plunges Mikaela headlong into murder when the illusionist's young assistant is found dead at the end of his newest stunt.The police, specifically Chief Inspector Abberline, who is also in attendance, declare it a tragic accident in an illusion gone wrong. But after making her own observations Mikaela is not convinced and places a call to Private Investigator Angus Brodie.Their's is a complicated partnership, more so with his latest work with the Special Services organization at the conclusion of their previous case, and that particularly complicated conversation he insisted on having with her. Irritating man!Never the less, Mikaela is certain there is more amiss than merely a tragic accident, and Brodie is forced to admit that she may be right, pulling them together once more, personal feelings aside. Or possibly not...That certainty takes both of them on a dangerous trail of clues that appear and then just as quickly disappear much like the illusionist's tricks.The case is no slight of hand, but a series of dangerous illusions meant to deceive both Mikaela and Brodie, and perhaps make them both disappear for good, while the murderer goes about his deadly scheme.And then, there is that conversation that she walked out on before, but he insists on having, even in the midst of murder.Oh my!

"A fascinating portrayal of London's theatrical milieu...Ware again proves she can intertwine fact and fiction to create an entertaining and harmonious whole." -Publishers WeeklyIF SHAKESPEARE HAD A SISTER...In 18th century London the glamorous Drury Lane and Covent Garden theatres were all the rage, beckoning every young actor, actress, playwright, and performer with the lure of fame and fortune.But competition and back-biting between theatre owners, patrons, actors, and writers left aspiring playwrights with their work stolen, profits withheld, and reputations on the line. For a woman, things were harder still, as the chances of a "petticoat playwright" getting past the government censor were slim. In this exciting and cutthroat world, Sophie McGan, a young woman with a talent for writing and an ambition to see her work performed, could rise to glory, or could lose all in the blink of an eye...In Ciji Ware's signature style, real-life characters of the day create a backdrop for a portrait of a glittering era, a love story, and a compelling glimpse into what life was like for a strong and independent-minded woman in an emphatically man's world.""A historical novel so lively and intriguing, you don't realize you've learnt anything till after you close the book. Exciting, entertaining, and enlightening." -Literary Times

"... an epic story. Tanya breathes life into this timeless tale of love and betrayal, blurring the lines of fantasy and history. -Jeff Wheeler, Wall Street Journal bestselling authorMálik Danann reveals his true self... and his true heart. But even with a Fae Prince by her side, Gwendolyn of Cornwall is not assured victory against Locrinus, the Usurper.Indeed, she may have come to understand the true meaning of her prophecy, but now she must rise to her destiny and become the First Queen to unite Pretania's fractured tribes-a daunting task, when the people have lost hope, and the land itself is dying.The Doom of Men will not simply depend upon whether a slip of a girl can rally mortal men to fight a flesh-and-blood foe. To save her kingdom, the people must remember a time of magic, and it is within the Fae realm Gwendolyn will find the key to reignite hope-The Tuatha'an Sword of Light.But there are forces beyond her understanding-darkcreatures that would stop at nothing to keep her from her goal. While she intends to enter the Underworld with a Prince by her side, Gwendolyn's greatest perils await. She will be tested by a Fae king whose hatred for humanity is strong.Part 3 of an exciting, new series by Tanya Anne Crosby.

When the 9th Duke of Sudeleigh discovers that his eldest daughter, Elizabeth, is the clandestine author of a scandalous editorial, he hatches a plan to bring the feisty young woman to heel. He will secretly send her off to an arranged marriage so that she might better concentrate her efforts on hearth and home instead of the spreading of contrary ideas. But a mishap with her carriage en route brings headstrong Elizabeth a chance to foil her father's plans. Douglas Dubh MacKinnon, an annoyingly handsome Highlander will provide her with the perfect riposte. What Elizabeth doesn't consider is that in these turbulent political times, she, too, might offer Douglas something in return: a convenient means of securing his birthright--as well as the ideal disguise when the opportunity to save a prince on the run arises, leaving them both to wonder just who is the true Pretender after all?

Who is this man?The Duke of Thanet may have hired Meriel Shelby as a governess to his six-year-old son, but there is something...different about the man standing before her today. He seems to study her with an intensity she never noticed before, and he is certainly more charming than the last time they met. Was there always an alluring glint in his dark eyes? But the duke has a notoriously scandalous reputation, and Meriel will not let herself succumb.Masquerading as the duke was not the simple solution Richard O'Neill had envisioned. When his ailing half-brother, the real duke, asked him to protect his young heir from a greedy enemy, Richard agreed. But he never thought he'd be attracted to the inquisitive governess, or that each moment in her intoxicating presence would tempt him. Letting down his guard could prove dangerous...especially to Richard's own heart.

Welcome to the new world from USA Today bestselling author Alexa Aston-Sugar Springs-a small town in East Texas where love has a way of turning up when you least expect it!A woman betrayed and cast adrift. A man ready to prove himself professionally. Opposites who don't match up on paper-and yet they find they are a perfect match . . .Nova Turner was tossed out by her fundamentalist parents when she turned up pregnant at fifteen. Taken in by her bohemian artist aunt, Nova gives birth to Leo, who becomes the light of her life. Hit by a double whammy-her live-in lover betrays her and her beloved Aunt Rain dies in a car accident-Nova finds herself inheriting Rain's house in Sugar Springs, Texas.Cole Johnson's storied football career as a Texas Longhorn came to an end when he tore up a knee. He shifts his focus from playing to coaching. After a decade as an assistant, he's offered the chance to become the head coach and athletic director at Sugar Springs High School.Sparks fly when Nova meets the handsome coach, the man her son is itching to play football for. Cole teaches Nova about the game of football-and things heat up between them.Can an unconventional artist and single parent find happiness with a workaholic coach who's always played by the rules?Find the answer in A Perfect Match, Book 3 in Sugar Springs.

For a woman on the run...Gemma Cassidy is the daughter of an earl-on the wrong side of the blanket. To make her way in the world, and escape her abusive father, Gemma will have to get her hands dirty. Masquerading as a stableboy, she realizes she isn't only spying on the best horseracing stable in England, but the most magnificent duke in the land.And a man always in control...The Duke of Rakesley has everything under control-as usual. He's a man who knows what he wants and how to get it, like choosing a duchess who will fit into his well-ordered life without fuss. Then Gemma comes along and plays havoc with Rake's idea of the future-but he can't help wanting to get closer to all of her beautiful chaos.When passion flares, all bets are off...Working closely together reveals a powerful passion that neither of them can deny. Rake knows he wants more than a temporary arrangement, but Gemma refuses to settle for the half-life her mother had as the earl's mistress. Yet the future isn't as clear-or as cold-as either had envisioned. Can two independent souls surrender to their hearts' desire?