Welcome to Oakwood Falls. A mountainside town, where the swoon is high and the men are dreamyGet all five Wedded Curves stories in one boxset.Whoa! I Married a Mountain ManAlways the bridesmaid and never the bride. It's something I'd resigned myself to. Then at my best friend's wedding, I met Gavin 'Bear' Warren. He made my heart go boom.I remember laughing. I remember talking. I even remember going for a long walk together. What I don't remember is saying 'I do'. Somehow, I'm the bride, married to a man-a mountain man-I just met. What do I do now? Whoa! I Married a Billionaire You never truly know a man until you share a bank account.That's something my granny used to say growing up. I never cared about money, only the man. But when I married Danny Cardiff, I finally understood what she meant. When I said, 'I do' I thought it was to a mild mannered ex-marine turned business analyst who spent more time working at home than in the office. But when we went on our honeymoon, I realized just how wrong I was. There was a private jet.We had an entire island to ourselves.Staff to cater to every whim. When I grew concerned over how we could afford this, he broke the news.He's a billionaire. Whoa! But now I'm wondering what other secrets he's hiding.Whoa! I Married the PitcherIt only took one strike.The moment I saw Bryce Cardiff step up to the mound, I knew he was the man I wanted to marry. Problem was, he was off limits to me. As the owner's daughter, I wasn't allowed to mingle with the players. But then we ran into each other in the stairwell, and...we couldn't help ourselves. Now we're on the run.All we want is each other. All baseball wants is their prized pitcher and their little princess back under the owner's thumb.I don't know how we're going to stop them from pulling us apart, but Bryce says he has a plan. I hope it's a good one.Whoa! I Married a Rock Star He made me the girl in his songIn the beginning, I was nothing more than an employee, a gift to his wealthy friends, the nanny who'd take care of their baby. Then we got to know each other.I always imagined a rock star would be arrogant and crude, but Tristan Alto was none of those things.Away from the limelight, he was charming, intelligent, and oh so worldly. He swept me off my feet, told me secrets I don't think anyone knew. I was his the moment he picked up his guitar and described me in song.Whoa! I Married a BikerWith one look, my engine revved...Tattoos and leather jackets are a dime a dozen in the music industry. And as goddaughter to one of the world's biggest rock legends, I've seen my fair share of bad boys on motorcycles. Then Wyatt Tanner enters the room... He has the bike, the tattoos, and the leather jacket. But he isn't a musician pretending to be bad. He's a real, bonafide bad-a-s-s. An ex-member of an outlaw biker gang, he's the only genuine person in a room full of pretenders. I'm instantly drawn to him...We click immediately. He makes me feel things I've never imagined existed outside of stories and songs. I can see myself spending my life with him. But then his old life catches up, and suddenly my happily ever after doesn't seem so happy after all. Can we beat the odds and find our happily ever after in Oakwood Falls? As always, this Megan Wade book comes with her 'Sugar Promise'. High heat, low drama, guaranteed.

"Engaging Regency romance to sweep you away."--USA Today Happy Ever After Blog Life for Lady Adelaide Bell was easier if she hid in her older sister's shadow--which worked until her sister got married. Even with thepressure of her socially ambitious mother, the last thing she expected was a marriage of convenience to save her previously spotless reputation. Lord Trent Hawthorne couldn't be happier that he is not the duke in the family. He's free to manage his small estate and take his time discovering the life he wants to lead, which includes grand plans of wooing and falling in love with the woman of his choice. When he finds himself honor bound to marry a woman he doesn't know, his dream of a marriage like his parents' seems lost forever. Already starting their marriage on shaky ground, can Adelaide and Trent's relationship survive the pressures of London society?

High drama meets local color as a private investigator works to uncover the motive and identity of a killer in this Shamus Award–winning first Cecil Young investigation set in Sitka, Alaska. Cecil Younger, local Alaskan investigator, is neither good at his job nor at staying sober. When an old Tlingit woman hires him to discover why her son, a big game guide, was murdered, he takes the case without much conviction that he’ll discover anything the police missed. He really just needs the extra cash. But after someone tries to kill him, Younger finds himself traveling across Alaska to ferret out the truth in the midst of conspiracies, politics, and Tlingit mythology. High drama meets local color as Cecil Younger works to uncover the motive and identity of the killer.

Lexy Brennan leads a good, simple life, and has never been anyone’s fool. When a stunningly handsome, obnoxiously arrogant, exceedingly rich stranger sets his sights on her, she’s cautiously intrigued. But then his exploits lead to an encounter with the police, into a throng of waiting reporters… and she learns he is actually Duke Nicolai, distantly royal, and the tabloids have pegged her as his new girlfriend! What begins as a simple misunderstanding quickly snowballs into a plot hatched by Nicolai to win back his aristocratic and poisonously beautiful ex, Lady Delia. His plan is simple: Marry Lexy. Then, take her on the extravagant honeymoon he had planned for Delia, and reap the rewards of jealousy. Neither of them expect attraction to spark between them… but when it does, it nearly sends their honeymoon spinning out of control. Now Lexy has a vengeful Delia on her heels, a disapproving mother Duchess, and a budding romance she never wanted in the first place. Can she escape this hare-brained plan unscathed, or does Nicolai have more up his sleeve than he let on? --- He pulled out a briefcase and unlatched it to reveal a folder of papers. “This is the prenuptial agreement. I’ll give these to you to read at your leisure. We’ll also have to take some time to learn an adequate amount about each other to be able to convince the most important parties that we are appropriately in love.” “Whoa, whoa, hold on. I haven’t agreed to this yet! And why do we even need a prenup if we’ll just get it annulled?” Kolya’s finger stroked the rim of his wine glass. He regarded me for a moment in cool speculation. “Well,” he lowered his eyes almost coyly, then raised them again to mine, “only a marriage that hasn’t been consummated can be annulled. Consider it a precaution.” A tingling sensation tickled between my legs and up into my gut. For a strange moment, it felt like I was falling. I began to slowly shake my head in disbelief. “You are just so completely full of yourself, aren’t you?” “You,” he smiled roguishly, “should get used to it. Otherwise no one will believe we’re man and wife.” I set my glass down in the door holster and crossed my arms. “And if you want your ex to believe I’ve really made you forget all about her, you’re going to have to act so well you make ME believe it.” The finger trailing back and forth on the wine glass stopped abruptly. “You’re absolutely right,” his voice was low. I felt my face heat up as I watched his eyes drop to my lips. He started to lean in. I quickly propped a hand on his chest and retreated backward, bumping my head awkwardly against the car window. “Down, boy,” I chided. “Save it for the audience.” Kolya seemed taken aback, blinking stupidly at me. Then he laughed and shook his head, as if rejection was as unfamiliar to him as a mermaid springing out of the sea. He tapped the folder on my lap. “Read this. Think about it. If we do this, we do it right. Once you’re certain what you want, contact me, and I’ll arrange our next meeting.” And with that, I was suddenly on my way back home.

Abby Maslin shares an inspiring story of resilience and commitment in a deeply affecting new memoir. After her husband suffered a traumatic brain injury, the couple worked together as he recovered—and they learned to love again. When Abby Maslin's husband, TC, didn't make it home on August 18, 2012, she knew something was terribly wrong. Her fears were confirmed when she learned that her husband had been beaten by three men and left for dead mere blocks from home, all for his cell phone and debit card. The days and months that followed were a grueling test of faith. As TC recovered from a severe traumatic brain injury that left him unable to speak and walk, Abby faced the challenge of caring for—and loving—a husband who now resembled a stranger. Love You Hard is the raw, unflinchingly honest story of a young love left broken, and the resilience required to mend a life and remake a marriage. Told from the caregiver's perspective, this book is a daring exploration of true love: what it means to love beyond language, beyond abilities, and into the place that reveals who we really are. At the heart of Abby and TC's unique and captivating story are the universal truths that bind us all. This is a tale of living and loving wholeheartedly, learning to heal after profound grief, and choosing joy in the wake of tragedy.

It started as as a simple search for a landscape designer...I wanted a beautiful backyard for my new home and my neighbors suggested I look into Ward Landscaping & Design. The owner had no pictures of himself on his website, just a portfolio of nice outdoor sitting areas, pools, and vibrant gardens that I'd always dreamed of having.Of course I hired him.I expected to meet an average guy, but Mr. Marcel Ward is far from your average man. He's handsome, and well-built, and his smile-though a rare trait-is truly infectious. He's every woman's dream-a handsome, older man who doesn't mind getting down and dirty to create something beautiful all because of his passion for it. Unfortunately that lucky woman can't be me. Although Mr. Ward tests my limits, quickens my breath, and makes my heart skip a beat when he's around, I've made a promise to devote myself to my husband.So why am I falling for a man I know I can't have?

God has given us a specific, compelling reason for each of the four seasons of relationships: singleness, dating, engagement, and marriage. This book unlocks each season’s God-given purpose and shows you how to thrive within it. In a society where everyone is supposedly more connected, why do people feel so lonely? Even as marriage rates decline, recent studies find the overwhelming majority of single adults still hope to get married. But how can we navigate life and love in this disconnected culture? Has social media eroded the institutions that brought us together—and the deeper emotional intimacy they provided? Pastor and bestselling author Ben Stuart will help you navigate through the four stages of a relational life and show you how to look at the truths and intentions God has established for each. As you embark on this journey, you will discover how to: Use singleness to make an impact for the kingdom of God Pursue dating with clarity and purity Use the season of engagement wisely to prepare for marriage Maximize your life as a married couple for shared ministry Continually seek God and His will throughout each stage Discover how to embrace God's design, invest your life in what matters most, and find meaning in whatever season of life you're in.

“Marvelous and entertaining.” —Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey Discover the true stories behind the women who inspired DowntonAbbey and HBO’s The Gilded Age, the heiresses—including a Vanderbilt (railroads), a LaRoche (pharmaceuticals), and a Rogers (oil)—who staked their ground in England, swapping dollars for titles and marrying peers of the British realm. Filled with vivid personalities, grand houses, dashing earls, and a wealth of period details and quotes on the finer points of Victorian and Edwardian etiquette, To Marry an English Lord is social history at its liveliest and most accessible. Sex, snobbery, humor, social triumphs (and gaffes), are all recalled in marvelous detail, complete with parties, clothes, scandals, affairs, and 100-year-old gossip that’s still scorching.

A suspenseful, absorbing novel that examines the complexities of friendship, It’s Always the Husband will keep readers guessing right up to its shocking conclusion.