It was to be hoped that her groom was partial to cherries. For Avelyn feared she would very much resemble one at their wedding feast. Too round, too red in the scarlet gown that was all she could fit into?and perhaps too tart for his taste? No doubt he longed for a sweet, biddable bride, one who was tiny and trim as she was trying to appear. Paen Gerville longed for a lively, well-rounded woman, one whose plump breast would cushion his head after the lonely, harsh life of a knight. At first his wife-to-be- promised no such delights-her form was unbending, her health apparently fragile as she fainted in his arms after their first kiss. But one split bridal gown later, her assets were eye-poppingly apparent and Paen could only grin as he anticipated the surprises yet to come on his wedding night with?the perfect wife.

Will their business deal......give them more than they bargained for?To appease her overbearing father, Carla told him that she's engaged. She doesn't, however, have a fiancé...yet! That's where Franco comes in—if they marry temporarily, she'll ensure that both of their companies will mutually benefit. Since neither wants a relationship, saying "I do" is strictly for business. But with their undeniable chemistry, can they keep it that way?A Wedding Bells at Lake Como novel Wedding Bells at Lake Como duetBook 1 – Bound by a Ring and a SecretBook 2 – Falling for Her Convenient Groom "A wonderful storyteller who makes readers fall in love with her characters from the very first page, Jennifer Faye effortlessly blends humor, emotion, drama and intensity in a beguiling contemporary romance that is strictly irresistible."-Goodreads on Fairytale Christmas with the...

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Alone! Kitty Donaldson’s marred face keeps her isolated from others. When offered the opportunity to be a mail-order bride to a stranger who refuses to leave his home, Kitty gladly accepts. After all, she’s always lived without friends.Kit Randolph has been hideously scarred in a mysterious fire. Did someone purposefully burn down his home? His cousin Phineas suspects someone near to Kit is a murderer. How can he prove it?Married to a man in a mask, Kitty begins to wonder about her husband. Who or what lies under the hood he wears? Why is she constantly shadowed by a companion? Worse yet, why is she equally drawn to her scarred husband and his handsome cousin.What will Kitty find when her husband’s mask is removed? With a murderer on the loose, will she live to find out?

When Joe Otto accepted the job to lead a wagon train to California, the last thing he expected was to be asked to marry Mr. Heller’s daughter. Still pining over the one that got away, he’s not sure he has it in him to open his heart to another woman. Mr. Heller assures him the arrangement will only be temporary. Once Joe delivers her to her aunt and uncle in California, he can annul the marriage. Joe can use the money, and besides, it’s only a temporary arrangement. She won’t be his wife for the rest of his life. Reassured by this logic, he agrees to the marriage contract.Michelle Heller knows the only way she’s going on the wagon train is if she has a husband, so she readily accepts the deal her father makes with Joe. What she doesn’t expect, however, is that her new husband is the most attractive young man she’s ever seen. Over and over, she has to remind herself their marriage isn’t real. It’s only borne of necessity. But as the days pass on the trail, it’s harder to remember their marriage is only on paper, and it seems the two are at odds as to what they want this marriage to be.After Joe watched the woman of his dreams start a life with someone else, he vowed he would never open himself up to being hurt again. Can Michelle break through his wall, or will she have to annul the marriage once she reaches California?

Ranch owner Nora White is happy to see the last of her three sons married to wonderful mail order brides. Then she learns about the secret they had kept from her all these years. Shocked, she sets off on a journey of her own, needing time to take in what she has learned. Will the adventure help her to decide how she wants to spend the rest of her life? Will she push away the people who love her the most? Rusty Rivers has loved Nora all his life. He isn't about to let her go off on a grand adventure without him. Is he able to lure her away from the taste of freedom outside the White Ranch and show her what she is looking for is right in front of her or will he lose her to the Dallas city life? This is the 4th book in the Sons of Nora White series.

Millionaire to say "I do"--at last! PR whizz Rose Huntingdon-Cross is drowning under work, but when asked to organize a celebrity wedding party, she can't say no! She enlists millionaire Will Carter to help--after four almost-weddings, he's got plenty of experience! Working alongside this gorgeous-but-enigmatic bachelor, Rose can't help wondering just why he's still single! And as a heart-stopping bond develops between them, dare Rose hope that she can persuade Will this is a once-in-a-lifetime love--that will finally have him saying "I do"?

USA TODAY bestselling authors Debra Webb and Regan Black spin off the unforgettable Colby Agency series! As a former Interpol agent, private detective Aidan Abbot knows his way around covert operations at the highest levels. But nothing could have prepared him for his latest mission: infilitrating family dynamics. His new client, Francesca "Frankie" Leone, believes her late father, a US Army general, was framed for treason and has heartbreaking reason to suspect her own mother was behind it. Suddenly, Aidan is deep undercover as Frankie's fiancé, investigating his "future MIL" with unusual dinner-table access. But the closer he gets to the truth, the more Aidan wants to protect the woman he was never supposed to really fall for. Plus a bonus short story by USA TODAY bestselling author Delores Fossen

Experience love and healing in these Amish tales Loving Isaac by Rebecca Kertz Back in his Amish community, Isaac Lapp works to rebuild his tattered reputation. His one saving grace is childhood pal Ellen Mast. But even though Ellen's kindness and beauty are helping him become more confident each day, the lure of the non-Amish world beckons. Isaac must make a choice: a life beyond Happiness, Pennsylvania...or the woman who might just become his forever home. A Groom for Greta by Anna Schmidt When Greta Goodloe's longtime sweetheart ends their engagement, she decides to take comfort in matchmaking her quiet schoolmarm sister with handsome newcomer Luke Starns. Yet the more she tries to throw them together, the more Luke fascinates her. And Luke can't help but be charmed by Greta's warm smile. Does he dare to stray from the sensible choice and take a chance on happiness?

GUARDIAN ANGELSHe was heaven-sent...Jake Stoner, with his devil-may-care smile and coolly assessing eyes, seemed the answer to Gwen Ashton's prayers. But had she been too impulsive in hiring a complete stranger to help on her ranch?Dreaming of a real home for herself and her young niece, Gwen recognized Jake was unlikely husband material. He was a drifter, a man who needed--wanted--no one. He'd said he would stay for as long as she needed him--could she persuade him that her need was forever?Falling in love sometimes needs a little help from above!"Jeanne Allan displays a real talent for mixing sexual tension and gripping characters with an exciting storyline."--Romantic Times

Everyone in their small Amish community expects Greta Goodloe to marry her longtime sweetheart - Greta included. So when he publicly ends their engagement, in front of newcomer Luke Starns no less, she is utterly humiliated. At least she can take comfort in matchmaking between Luke and her quiet schoolmarm sister. Yet the more she tries to throw them together, the more Luke fascinates her. A serious, no-nonsense schoolmarm should be exactly what Luke wants in a wife. Still, he can't help but be charmed by Greta's warm smile and impulsive ways. Does he dare to stray from the sensible choice and take a chance on happiness?Love awaits these Amish women!