A missing Marine, the woman he swears to call when he makes it safely home, and the wedding disaster that just might lead to a happily-ever-after no one saw coming?Marcus Zane meets "the one" at a supply point before his Marine unit advances into enemy territory. He memorizes her phone number and promises to call her the day they return stateside. But a surprise attack leaves him missing in action, delaying his chance to keep his promise.Emma Taylor has never been a wait-by-the-phone kind of girl, but it's love at first sight with the swoon-worthy Marine she meets overseas. So when he goes missing, she decides true love is worth waiting for - even if it means wearing a thousand and one bridesmaid dresses before it's her turn to be a bride! DISASTER CITY SEARCH AND RESCUE SERIESStep into the world of Disaster City Search and Rescue, where officers, firefighters, military, and medics, train and work alongside each other with the dogs they love, to do the most dangerous job of all - help lost and injured victims find their way home.? DISASTER CITY TITLES BY JO ?The Rebound RescueThe Plus One RescueThe Blind Date RescueThe Fake Bride RescueThe Secret Baby RescueThe Bridesmaid Rescue

A daughter's poignant search to understand her mother - once a bridesmaid to Princess Grace and a world-renowned Ford model, who spent her final years in a homeless shelter. Nyna Giles was picking up groceries at the supermarket one day when she looked down and saw a woman on the cover of a tabloid beneath the headline: 'Former Bridesmaid of Princess Grace Lives in Homeless Shelter'. Nyna was stunned, afraid that someone would know the woman on that cover, Carolyn Scott, was her mother. Nyna's childhood had been spent in doctor's offices. Too ill, she was told, to go to school like other children, she spent every waking moment at her mother's side at their isolated Long Island estate or on trips into the city to see the ballet. The doctors couldn't tell her what was wrong, but as Nyna grew up, her mother, who'd always seemed fragile, became more and more distant. Now Nyna was forced to confront an agonising realisation: she barely knew the woman on the magazine in front of her. She knew that her mother had been a model after arriving in 1950s New York, staying at the Barbizon Hotel, where she'd met the young Grace Kelly, and that the two had become fast friends. Nyna had met Grace and seen the photos of Carolyn at her wedding, wearing the yellow bridesmaid gown that had hung in her closet for years. But how had the seemingly confident, glamorous woman in those pictures become the mother she knew growing up - the mother who was now living in a shelter? In this powerful memoir of friendship and motherhood, Nyna Giles uncovers her mother's past to answer the questions she could never ask.

Smart, helpful, and honest, THE BRIDESMAID HANDBOOK lets you be your most brilliant bridesmaid self with lots of tips, advice, interactive materials, and a healthy dose of self-care strategies. There's nothing quite like being a bridesmaid. From throwing love-filled celebrations to wearing fabulous outfits, it can be one of the most unique and rewarding experience of your life. Just as important, it is a beautiful expression of your commitment and love for your bestie. But let's not kid ourselves: It can also be a lot of work. But with this practical guide by your side, you'll be ready for anything. From tips on finding the best outfit (jumpsuits are the new power suit) to advice on sticky situations (it's OK, you can say no), THE BRIDESMAID HANDBOOK has got you covered. THE BRIDESMAID HANDBOOK is the ultimate go-to for all of your bridal party needs, including: • A Bridesmaid Bill of Rights (#2: You have the right to look and feel good on the wedding day) • Bridal shower and bachelorette ideas and activities • Handy budget breakdowns (and where you can save) • Tips for navigating each wedding event, including the big day • Checklists, worksheets, and more! MODERN ADVICE: Author Heather Lee, managing editor at Minted.com and experienced bridesmaid, offers honest, authentic advice and lots of self-care-focused ways to navigate through all sorts of situations. THE PERFECT BRIDESMAID GIFT: Filled with charming illustrations and with a beautiful cover, this is perfect to gift to your prospective bridesmaids, along with other bridesmaid goodies. Perfect for: brides; bridesmaids; mother-of-the-bride; readers of BRIDES MAGAZINE, A PRACTICAL WEDDING, MODERN BRIDE, THE KNOT

The ultimate guide to being a great bridesmaid, helping you focus on what you need to do, when to do it, and how to be both economical and fulfill the bride's wishes at the same time. This comprehensive handbook includes: --What needs to be on your To-Do List: the responsibilities of bridesmaids --Guidelines on how much time and money you can expect to spend --How to look fabulous on the wedding day --Influencing the choice of bridesmaids' dresses --What to do about bridal showers, engagement parties, bachelorette bashes and other parties --Ceremony etiquette, what to give the bride & groom, the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner --Running interference and otherwise saving the bride's day

"It's nice to have someone with your…um, skill set…around when there's a killer on the loose." Taking out bad guys is in Jake Connelly's DNA as much as strength, fearlessness and Greek-god good looks. So is rescuing women like Chelsea Harris, who's kidnapped by a brutal escaped convict. What isn't in the cowboy hunk's DNA, Chelsea fears, is an interest in relationships—especially with a jilted size-fourteen plain Jane like herself. With the killer on the loose and a Texas-size blizzard raging, Jake and Chelsea take refuge in an icy farmhouse. Sudden sparks between them turn on plenty of heat! But Jake has sworn to put his black ops career before distracting emotions. He needs to stay focused to stop the convict's reign of terror…and protect Chelsea from the danger of falling for him….

Long before Scarlet became a Bonander of the New York Bon-Bon Chocolate Bonanders, she grew up on the wild side of the Appalachians. Now this country girl turned debutante needs to head to the wilds of Ecuador to find her cousin's missing groom in time for the wedding. All she's got is her toothless Uncle Cletus, a beat-up motorcycle with a sidecar, and the sexy best man, Mike Romero to conquer rough terrain, territorial spiders, and one nasty drug lord who bears a striking resemblance to Mike.

Few brides would dare to walk down the aisle without their bridesmaids close at hand. Almost every American woman has been a bridesmaid and experienced the dress (which, despite the bride's promise, will never be worn again), the dyed-to-match shoes, and the task of calming and comforting a nervous bride. For doing all that they do with a smile, bridesmaids deserve this lovely tribute. The intimate duotone photographs celebrate the friendship between a bride and her bridesmaids with beauty and poignancy. Captions such as She's someone I can count on let bridesmaids know just why they are so special. Bridesmaids will treasure this special keepsake long after they have sent the dress to Goodwill.

After years of watching couples come to blows over ice sculptures, Abby wants no part of the family business. She’d rather spend weekends kicking a soccer ball or antagonizing Noah, the cute son of a famous pastry chef–not doing the Electric Slide. Then Abby’s barely legal sister, Carol, does the unthinkable–she announces she’s getting married and wants Abby to be her maid of honor. Clearly, Carol has lost her mind! Will Abby soon lose hers? So what if Carol turns into Bridezilla? So what if the dresses are hideous? So what if the invitations get messed up? So what if Noah looks extra hot with frosting in his hair? Abby can handle it. After all, it’s just one day. Right?

Join the Coltons of Wyoming for a holiday showdown at Dead River Ranch Deep undercover, Wyoming special agent Slade Kent comes to Dead River Ranch with only one thing in mind: justice. Bent on solving a string of recent crimes, as well as his father's long-unsolved murder, he won't let down his guard for anyone. Until beautiful heiress Amanda Colton and her baby are attacked. He'll do anything to protect them...even put his heart on the line. Amanda's done with deception, but the irresistibly mysterious Slade draws her trust. When danger--and uncontained passion--spark, they must both put aside secrets and agendas for survival...and love?

A two-in-one collection of connected novellas. Wedding guest Kara Pearson must turn to her old flame Sheriff Brady McCall for protection when she is the only witness to the wedding sniper's identity, and groom Nate Wheeler must protect his pregnant bride April Redding from the wedding sniper's sights.