An Untimely Encounter... When her father falls gravely ill, eighteen-year-old Sydney Isabella Waverly dutifully agrees to marry the earl whose estate borders her family’s modest country home. But on a trip to Bath before she weds, Sydney meets the enigmatic, heroic Captain Zachary Quintin, with whom she feels an unmistakable mutual attraction. Still, they have no choice but to part ways, regretting what might have been. Sydney cannot know that one day they will meet again under vastly changed circumstances, that Zachary will play an unexpected role in her life—and that the man she never forgot still ignites her heart. All that will remain is to find out if he feels the same way...

Chester Raccoon's good friend Skiddel Squirrel has had an accident and will not be returning - ever. Chester is upset that he won't get to play with his friend anymore. Mrs. Raccoon suggests that Chester and his friends create some memories of Skiddel, so that they will have good memories when they miss him. Chester, his brother Ronny, and their friends decide to gather at the pond, where they combine their memories and create a touching celebration of their friend's life. Many young children must face the loss of loved ones or the need to attend a funeral. This sweet story will help children to understand the positive purpose behind memorial services and how "making memories" can provide cheer and comfort when missing an absent loved one.

Can any woman resist the pleasure of his kiss? Ashton Burke is a legendary adventurer who has spent the past ten years roaming the globe to forget the girl he left behind. His devil-may-care life is interrupted when he's hired to rescue his brother's kidnapped fiancée. Too late, he discovers she is none other than Clarinda Cardew, the very same girl who made off with his jaded heart a decade ago. The last thing Clarinda wants is to be trapped in a palace of sensual delights with the man whose irresistible kisses still haunt her sleepless nights. Although he vows he is only doing his job, Clarinda quickly realizes that allowing Ashton to rescue her may put her yearning heart in even greater peril. Unable to resist temptation, Ashton and Clarinda resume the steps of their dangerous dance only to discover the most seductive pleasure of all may be love itself. Book 1 of 2 in the Burke Brothers Series The Burke Brothers Series includes The Pleasure of Your Kiss and The Temptation of your Touch “A seductive delight and a witty adventure overflowing with swift action, a lusty, exotic setting and plenty of hilarious, sometimes bawdy moments.”—Library Journal “Spellbinding! A wildly thrilling tale of untamed passion. Medeiros holds onto readers' hearts with another winner!”—Romantic Times “This novel has everything—an exotic locale, well-developed characters, and a steamy romantic love story. Teresa Medeiros has now become one of my absolute favorites!”—Night Owl Reviews English Language Edition Regency romance, Historical romance

Yes, you are worthy! That's the message of this book of poetry by Cherie Burbach. You are special and important, and you deserved to be loved and treated well. Yes, You offers poems of hope and inspiration, ranging in topic from life and faith to honoring other women.

A celebration of deep love ... This heartfelt collection of love poems captures the extremes of human emotion ... awakening us to the ecstasy of love, the angst and heartbreak, the passion, the shadows of doubt and jealousy, and the ultimate transformation of divine and eternal love. The rich nature of the poetic verse covers every aspect of our romantic journey – to touch the heart, illuminate the mind, and fill the soul with the sweet nectar of romance and passion. This anthology of over fifty poems from award winning poet, John Saomes, is part of the ‘For Love Of...’ trilogy — For Love of Woman, For Love of Fellow Man, For Love of Life.

The Ravenous Tavern, standing dark and beautiful at the edge of town, holding untold secrets of the night. Through the dark streets surrounding it walks the hidden dangers, and the destiny of one young woman. No past, no future, and desperate for the acceptance and kinship they offer. Haunted by faces from a long forgotten past and voices in the night. Keri joins the dark ones thinking they would give her everything she wanted, only to learn everything comes with a price. Now, she must learn about her past, face her nightmares, and accept what fate brings next.