The Girl I Used to Be

The Girl I Used to Be PDF Author: Heidi Hostetter
Publisher: Bookouture
ISBN: 1838888810
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266

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Book Description
Your husband is not the man you thought he was… but how do you move on, when you’re forced to keep his secret? When Jill Goodman’s picture-perfect marriage implodes, she’s heartbroken. Still reeling from the shock, the only thing she receives in the hasty divorce settlement is the deed to her husband’s sprawling beach house on the New Jersey coastline. Jill never cared about money – only her marriage – but with Marc determined to take everything she owns, the beach house is her only lifeline left. With no other choice, Jill travels to the shore intending to sell the house quickly—but the task is not as easy as she expects. Still, she can’t help but be charmed by the beautiful seaside town and its sweetly old-fashioned ways. Despite everything, Jill is starting to see a path back to who she was before she met her husband – not the demure, polished housewife she’d become, but the smiling young woman with the strong Jersey accent who loved her family more than anything. Then Jill dives deeper into Marc’s secrets and she stumbles across a something in her husband’s past that changes everything. Could Jill herself have been unknowingly complicit in what Marc did and, if so, what will happen to her when the truth finally comes to light? With Marc determined to bury the evidence, can Jill find a way to save herself before her once perfect husband takes her down with him? A gripping, emotional read that will keep you turning the pages late into the night, perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse, Elin Hilderbrand and Diane Chamberlain. What readers are saying about The Girl I Used to Be: “Known as the Queen of Summer fiction, somebody better tell Elin Hilderbrand Heidi is out to steal her crown… hands down one of the top 10 summer reads of 2021!… the perfect read… Five huge stars and I've already added her whole catalog to my TBR list. Ahh this was so good!!!!!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Amazing!!! I read it in one day… super amazing… I didn't want to put it down… magical.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The perfect book to read on the beach… compelling and addictive and I loved how it ended!!! A lovely page-turner that whisked me away to a gorgeous beach resort… I LOVED it.” bookworm86 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What an amazing book it is!... I was immediately drawn in… excellent… I cannot describe how much I loved The Girl I Used to Be… I didn't want the novel to end… 5 sparkling stars.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absolutely gorgeous! I loved everything about this book and kept finding reasons to sneak away to read it!... I felt whisked away to the shore… I’m not ready to leave!” Motherhood for Slackers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The story grabbed me in the first few pages and reeled me in! I was hooked by the end of chapter one!... Delicious!” Goodreads reviewer “You find yourself quickly falling in love with the characters and the Jersey Shore… read this as soon as you can.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The perfect beach book… I fell in love with the residents in the sweet little beach town and cheered for Jill. Highly recommended.” Meanderings and Muses

The Trouble with Mistletoe

The Trouble with Mistletoe PDF Author: Jill Shalvis
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062448056
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 278

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Book Description
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis continues her fun, sexy new contemporary romance series with a tale of friends-to-lovers...just in time for Christmas. If she has her way . . . Willa Davis is wrangling puppies when Keane Winters stalks into her pet shop with frustration in his chocolate-brown eyes and a pink bedazzled cat carrier in his hand. He needs a kitty sitter, stat. But the last thing Willa needs is to rescue a guy who doesn’t even remember her . . . He’ll get nothing but coal in his stocking. Saddled with his great-aunt’s Feline from Hell, Keane is desperate to leave her in someone else’s capable hands. But in spite of the fact that he’s sure he’s never seen the drop-dead-gorgeous pet shop owner before, she seems to be mad at him . . . Unless he tempers “naughty” with a special kind of nice . . . Willa can’t deny that Keane’s changed since high school: he’s less arrogant, for one thing—but can she trust him not to break her heart again? It’s time to throw a coin in the fountain, make a Christmas wish—and let the mistletoe do its work . . . (A standalone Heartbreaker Bay novel)

The Girl I Used to Be

The Girl I Used to Be PDF Author: Heidi Hostetter
Publisher: Bookouture
ISBN: 1838888810
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 266

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Book Description
Your husband is not the man you thought he was… but how do you move on, when you’re forced to keep his secret? When Jill Goodman’s picture-perfect marriage implodes, she’s heartbroken. Still reeling from the shock, the only thing she receives in the hasty divorce settlement is the deed to her husband’s sprawling beach house on the New Jersey coastline. Jill never cared about money – only her marriage – but with Marc determined to take everything she owns, the beach house is her only lifeline left. With no other choice, Jill travels to the shore intending to sell the house quickly—but the task is not as easy as she expects. Still, she can’t help but be charmed by the beautiful seaside town and its sweetly old-fashioned ways. Despite everything, Jill is starting to see a path back to who she was before she met her husband – not the demure, polished housewife she’d become, but the smiling young woman with the strong Jersey accent who loved her family more than anything. Then Jill dives deeper into Marc’s secrets and she stumbles across a something in her husband’s past that changes everything. Could Jill herself have been unknowingly complicit in what Marc did and, if so, what will happen to her when the truth finally comes to light? With Marc determined to bury the evidence, can Jill find a way to save herself before her once perfect husband takes her down with him? A gripping, emotional read that will keep you turning the pages late into the night, perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse, Elin Hilderbrand and Diane Chamberlain. What readers are saying about The Girl I Used to Be: “Known as the Queen of Summer fiction, somebody better tell Elin Hilderbrand Heidi is out to steal her crown… hands down one of the top 10 summer reads of 2021!… the perfect read… Five huge stars and I've already added her whole catalog to my TBR list. Ahh this was so good!!!!!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Amazing!!! I read it in one day… super amazing… I didn't want to put it down… magical.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The perfect book to read on the beach… compelling and addictive and I loved how it ended!!! A lovely page-turner that whisked me away to a gorgeous beach resort… I LOVED it.” bookworm86 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What an amazing book it is!... I was immediately drawn in… excellent… I cannot describe how much I loved The Girl I Used to Be… I didn't want the novel to end… 5 sparkling stars.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Absolutely gorgeous! I loved everything about this book and kept finding reasons to sneak away to read it!... I felt whisked away to the shore… I’m not ready to leave!” Motherhood for Slackers ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The story grabbed me in the first few pages and reeled me in! I was hooked by the end of chapter one!... Delicious!” Goodreads reviewer “You find yourself quickly falling in love with the characters and the Jersey Shore… read this as soon as you can.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The perfect beach book… I fell in love with the residents in the sweet little beach town and cheered for Jill. Highly recommended.” Meanderings and Muses

The Last Summer of the Garrett Girls

The Last Summer of the Garrett Girls PDF Author: Jessica Spotswood
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492622206
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288

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Book Description
One summer will challenge everything the Garrett sisters thought they knew about themselves—and each other in this captivating new novel by Jessica Spotswood. As the oldest, Des shoulders a lot of responsibility for her family and their independent bookstore. Except it's hard to dream big when she's so busy taking care of everyone else. Vi has a crush on the girl next door. It makes her happy and nervous, but Cece has a boyfriend...so it's not like her feelings could ever be reciprocated, right? Kat lands the lead in the community theater's summer play, but the drama spills offstage when her ex and his new girlfriend are cast too. Can she get revenge by staging a new romance of her own? Bea and her boyfriend are heading off to college together in the fall, just like they planned when they started dating. But Bea isn't sure she wants the same things as when she was thirteen... Told through four alternating points of view, readers will laugh, cry, and fall in love alongside the Garrett girls.

Will of Steel & Texas Wild

Will of Steel & Texas Wild PDF Author: Diana Palmer
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1460398327
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216

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Book Description
A MAN OF STEEL It takes a hard and determined person to be a rancher in Medicine Ridge, Montana. No man is harder than police chief Theodore Graves, and no man is more determined to keep his uncle's ranch in the family instead of being sold to developers—but one woman might be. The ranch was coowned by Jillian Sanders's uncle, and she's just as resolved to stay on the ranch. The only problem is she and Theodore fight like cats and dogs. And their uncles' wills stipulate that in order to keep the land, they must be married… FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Texas Wild by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson Megan Westmoreland needs answers about her family's past, and Rico Claiborne is the man to find them. But when the truth comes out, will Rico offer her more than a shoulder to lean on?

Bad Cat!

Bad Cat! PDF Author: Nicola O'Byrne
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 153621728X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33

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Book Description
Fluffykins is a perfect cat. He wouldn’t do anything naughty . . . would he? But what’s this? He’s knocked over the flowers, tangled up all the yarn, bent the blinds, and scratched the sofa . . . and he won't apologize. What a bad cat! Whatever will Fluffykins do next? This witty and perfectly paced story by award-winning author-illustrator Nicola O’Byrne revels in all the mayhem of living with a bad cat.

Montana Protector

Montana Protector PDF Author: Diana Palmer
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 0369735595
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 325

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Book Description
Enjoy two classic Western romances from New York Times bestselling author Diana Palmer! Diamond in the Rough Sassy Peale is desperate to help her family, but her salary doesn't stretch far. Then she meets ranch hand John Callister. But John is really a millionaire from one of Montana's most powerful families! And when Sassy finds out who he really is, John has to convince Sassy that he's the man she first thought he was—a rugged and honest-to-God cowboy. Will of Steel Police chief Theodore Graves of Medicine Ridge, Montana, wants to keep his uncle's ranch in the family instead of having it sold to developers. But the ranch was co-owned by Jillian Sanders's uncle, and with no family left, it’s the only home she has. Even as the sparks fly between them, Ted finds himself caring for Jillian. Can the man with a will of steel finally learn what it means to bend? New York Times Bestselling Author Diana Palmer Previously published as Diamond in the Rough and Will of Steel

A Season in the Snow

A Season in the Snow PDF Author: Isla Gordon
Publisher: Sphere
ISBN: 0751574481
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400

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Book Description
'Heart-warming and full of hope. I loved it' HEIDI SWAIN, Sunday Times bestselling author 'The most beautiful, heart-warming story. Gorgeously cosy, uplifting . . . utterly lovely book' HOLLY MARTIN, bestselling author of Christmas at Mistletoe Cove Escape to the mountains and fall in love this Christmas... Alice Bright has a great life. She has a job she adores, a devoted family and friends she'd lay down her life for. But when tragedy strikes, she finds her whole world turned upside down. Enter, Bear, a fluffy, lovable - and rapidly growing! - puppy searching for a home. Bear may be exactly what Alice needs to rekindle her spark, but a London flat is no place for a mountain dog, and soon Alice and Bear find themselves on a journey to the snow-topped mountains of Switzerland in search of a new beginning. Amidst the warming log fires, cosy cafes and stunning views, Alice finds her heart slowly beginning to heal. But will new friends and a charming next door neighbour be enough to help Alice fall in love with life once more? Filled with winter markets, falling snow and heart-warming seasonal romance, this is the perfect festive treat for fans of Sarah Morgan and Heidi Swain. 'Dogs + snow + romance = Sunday afternoon bliss!' Fabulous 'A warm, beautiful read full of hope and friendship - of both the two-legged and the four-legged kind' Laura Bambrey, author of The Beginners Guide to Loneliness Real readers love A Season in the Snow: 'Will warm the cockles of any frozen heart and fill you with the joy magic and sparkle of the festive season.' ***** 'Perfect escapism from rainy England!' Bee Books Beauty Blog 'This is the perfect Christmas book for the dog lover in your life!' ***** 'I loved this book and the way it made me feel so cosy and wintery.' *****

Mornings on Main

Mornings on Main PDF Author: Jodi Thomas
Publisher: HQN Books
ISBN: 1488029512
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 201

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Book Description
A tale of love and family in small-town Texas by the New York Times–bestselling author praised for her “compelling and beautifully written” novels (Debbie Macomber). From the beloved and bestselling author of the Ransom Canyon and Harmony, Texas series comes a powerful, heartwarming story about generations of family and the ironclad bonds they forge. When Jillian James lands in the small-town Texas community of Laurel Springs, she’s just looking to find a few clues about the father who abandoned her and destroyed her faith in family. She’s definitely not planning to stay. Connor Larady is a single dad, and the only one caring for his grandmother, Eugenia, who has Alzheimer’s. And now he has to close Eugenia’s quilt shop. When Connor meets down-on-her-luck Jillian, he’s out of options. Can he trust the newcomer to do right by his grandmother’s legacy? Jillian is done with relationships. But as she grows closer to Connor and Eugenia, she must consider giving up her nomadic life for a future with those who need her—in this inspiring family saga that asks us to consider what love and chosen family really mean. “A tissue-worthy book to treasure.” —BookPage (Top Pick in Romance) “Thomas hits another winner.” —Library Journal “You can count on Jodi Thomas to give you a satisfying and memorable read.” —Catherine Anderson

The Heart's Haven

The Heart's Haven PDF Author: Jill Barnett
Publisher: Bell Bridge Books
ISBN: 1935661728
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234

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Book Description
Jill Barnett's very first title, The Heart's Haven, won the Persie Award for Best First Book. The lawless, gold-hungry town of San Francisco was no place to raise a family, but Hallie Fredriksen had little choice after her mother's sudden death. Her father's call to sea took him away for months at a time, and there was no one but Hallie to raise her headstrong sister and impish twin brothers. The young Fredriksen clan was a handful, but the last person Hallie needed involved was Kit Howland, the arrogant and handsome whaling agent who was her father's good friend...and her own secret crush. But Kit had been burned by love and thought himself immune to feelings of the heart, until he was face to face with the most unlikely beauty, who captured his heart with her spirit and laughter. He refused to trust his feelings, refused to forget the past and step into the dangerous territory of love and desire. Then fate made them an instant family, bound them as husband and wife in wild town full of danger, where their battle of wills and love was as treacherous as the stormy sea and...as thrilling as the rush for gold.

Mimi Lee Gets a Clue

Mimi Lee Gets a Clue PDF Author: Jennifer J. Chow
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 1984804995
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Nominated for a Lefty Award! Mimi Lee is in over her head. There's her new Los Angeles pet grooming shop to run, her matchmaking mother to thwart, her talking cat Marshmallow to tend to—oh, and the murder of a local breeder to solve...now if only Mimi hadn't landed herself on top of the suspect list. Mimi Lee hoped to give Los Angeles animal lovers something to talk about with her pet grooming shop, Hollywoof. She never imagined that the first cat she said hello to would talk back or be quite so, well, catty—especially about those disastrous dates Mimi's mother keeps setting up. When Marshmallow exposes local breeder Russ Nolan for mistreating Chihuahuas, Mimi steals some of her cat's attitude to tell Russ off. The next day the police show up at Hollywoof. Russ has been found dead, and Mimi's shouting match with him has secured her top billing as the main suspect. Hoping to clear her name and save the pups Russ left behind, Mimi enlists help from her dreamy lawyer neighbor Josh. But even with Josh on board, it'll take Mimi and Marshmallow a lot of sleuthing and more than a little sass to get back to the pet-grooming life—and off the murder scene. "This fast-paced, light and fun read features Malaysian-Chinese food, a fun loving family, lots of animals and a solid mystery that will be a challenge to figure out – my kind of mystery!" -Esme Addison, author of A Spell for Trouble