A window into love, marriage, family, and war at the start of the twentieth century, this book presents original letters from a British Army sergeant to his young wife. Some, written in Bermuda in 1899, cover the couples courtship, engagement, marriage, and migration to England. Others are from South Africa, where James Hill served from 1900 to 1902 in the South African War. He seeks to reassure his wife, Carrie, of his safety and expresses his concerns for her. Carrie, newly arrived in Britain, stayed with her paternal grandparents near Chatham, where her first child was born in 1900. She treasured the letters for the rest of her life. Carries own voice is silent. Her feelings, preoccupations, tasks, and entertainments are mediated by Jim as he responds to the contents of her letters in his replies. The silence of her destroyed letters compounds her lifelong verbal silence about her early life in Bermuda. The letters and background commentary will explore family relationships and the impact of migration across continents at a time when gendered roles were assumed to be fixed but in reality had to be negotiated.

Just when she thinks she knows where she's going... Carrie lets her best friend talk her into a scenic European road trip as the perfect getaway from a nasty breakup. Unexpectedly along for the ride is the gorgeous Matt Landor, MD, who sorely tests Carrie's determination to give up men altogether. Careening through the English countryside, these two mismatched but perfectly attuned lonely hearts find themselves in hot pursuit of adventure and in entirely uncharted territory. "Wonderfully romantic and funny...fulfills all the best fantasies, including a gorgeous, humanitarian hero and a camper van!"—Katie Fforde, UK Best Selling Author of Love Letters Praise for Dating Mr. December "Fun contemporary romance crafted with humor, a sexy premise, and the intriguing backdrop of the picturesque Lake District."— Booklist "British author Ashley infuses her debut with humor ...Readers will enjoy the breezy style and repartee."— Publishers Weekly "Delightfully witty and sensual ...charismatic characters, provocative plot. believable dialogue, deliciously sensual lovemaking scenes, and humor make this a must read."— Romance Junkies

When Carrie’s fiancé Huw suddenly calls off their wedding, and she finds out he’s marrying another woman, she’s devastated. Desperate to get away, Carrie jumps at her best friend Rowena’s suggestion of a road trip in her VW camper van. But when Rowena has to pull out and Matt Landor, an old friend of Huw's, ends up filling the breach, she's not so sure. Will fate take the pair on an altogether different journey?

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Young orphaned Carrie Marie, angry at God for her mothers death, imagines her exodus to her celestial city, Los Angeles. Both a dreamer and doer her simple, one road, three-day journey to freedom, becomes a reality. Convinced her liberation lies in riches, fame and a law degree, her expectations control her every emotion, her every action. Her fresh journey is quickly detoured. Like a pilgrim on the Kings highway, she fights to maintain her forward momentum, focused on her expectations but continually slammed back. Carries failures become faith setbacks and reasons to deepen her anger at God. Along with her unintentional way, the attractiveness of evil calls to her with all that she thirsts after, while the hand of the Master Gardner tends to her for a prophetic future. Married with children, her talents soar, and fame surges. Increasing to the pinnacle of her success, past choices, present-day anger, and her unfulfilled expectations force her full circle until, at the powerful River under the bridge, once Carries hallowed God spot, good and evil face off. A battle of titans. Carries inspirational story now in jeopardy. Will she trade her life, for a life, will she give in and give up saving her daughter? The kingdom stands still in anticipation of the God that she will serve.

ROYAL AFFAIR A blue-blooded bachelor! The last thing Carrie Dunn had expected when she arrived in the glamorous dukedom of San Rinaldo was to meet a real-life Prince Charming. A small-town American girl, she had been swept off her feet by the charismatic Count Leone Montecrespi and had almost believed that her fairy-tale romance would last a lifetime. But she and Leone were worlds apart—marriage was out of the question. After all, who'd ever heard of a countess from Colorado? Romancing a royal was easy—marriage another affair!

A cunning thief meets her match. A woman who isn't what she seems to be. Miss Antonia Lowry’s beauty and wit have gained her access to England’s highest social echelons. Each trinket she pockets from London’s haut ton brings her one step closer to freedom—or the hangman’s noose. As suspicion mounts, London’s best jewel thief decides it’s time to bid adieu to her false identity…but she may have overstayed her welcome. A duke with no heart to lose. The Duke of Havencrest requires Miss Lowry’s assistance to regain possession of the famous Heart’s Cry necklace. He is not above using blackmail is what it takes to force the thief’s hand. Yet the prickly woman draws him almost as much as her talent for relieving ladies of their valuables. A devil's bargain leads to the ultimate treasure...but can they claim it? Faced with discovery, Antonia agrees to help him in exchange for enough gold to last a lifetime. One final theft, and she’ll be safe forever. Yet the closer they get to their shared goal, the harder it will be for Antonia and Havencrest to part ways… Can a thief fit into a Duke’s world, or will more than laws be broken? The London Scandals series are interrelated standalones with a guaranteed Happily Ever After. Indulge yourself in the heartpounding romances that scandalise London's ton.

Home to a Cowboy In a split second, a tragic accident ends Kathleen Somers's ballet career. Her dreams shattered, she returns home to the Soaring S ranch...and her first love. Suddenly the local veterinarian, Dr. Nate Sterling, goes from her ex to her champion. With the help of a lively poodle therapy dog, the cowboy vet sets out to challenge Kathleen's strength and heal her heart. He'll show her there's life beyond dance, even if it means she leaves town again. But maybe, just maybe, he'll convince her there's only one thing in life worth having...and he's standing right in front of her. Caring Canines: Loving and loyal, these dogs mend hearts.

New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter is back with a sizzling Original Heartbreakers tale about an icy war vet and the only woman capable of melting him… With trust issues a mile long, Ryanne Wade has sworn off men. Then Jude Laurent walks into her bar, and all bets are off. The former army ranger has suffered unimaginably, first being maimed in battle then losing his wife and daughters to a drunk driver. Making the brooding widower smile is priority one. Resisting him? Impossible. For Jude, Ryanne is off-limits. And yet the beautiful bartender who serves alcohol to potential motorists tempts him like no other. When a rival bar threatens her livelihood—and her life—he can’t turn away. She triggers something in him he thought long buried, and he’s determined to protect her, whatever the cost. As their already scorching attraction continues to heat, the damaged soldier knows he must let go of his past to hold on to his future…or risk losing the second chance he desperately needs.

Sometimes you have to go off-script to find your true role in life ... Carrie Anderson has always put others first, following the path that was expected of her over her own desires. But when she finds herself jobless and disillusioned, she takes a chance on a new venture in the charming town of Alpine Ridge, discovering a strength she never knew she had. As she helps shape the town’s future, Carrie finds herself drawn to the last person she ever expected to find in a small, out-of-the-way town in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State – Hollywood heartthrob Evan Edwards. Evan thought he had it all — fame, fortune, and a successful career as an action movie star. But when a scandal threatens to derail his career, he retreats to his brother’s mountain hideaway to escape the spotlight. In Alpine Ridge, he finds a simpler life and a connection he never thought possible with the town's ambitious political consultant. As Evan grapples with his future in Hollywood, he realizes that true happiness might lie far from the red carpet. As Carrie and Evan navigate their growing feelings, they must confront their fears and overcome the challenges of their different worlds. Will Carrie find the courage to step into the spotlight of Evan's world? Or will Evan be willing to leave behind the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for a chance at real happiness? In this heartwarming tale of love, self-discovery, and small-town charm, Carrie and Evan must learn that sometimes the greatest love stories are unscripted.