SCHOOL DAZE Just as Ruby and Steph are starting to become close, Ruby’s dad shows up and pulls her out of school! Her father wants Ruby to come and live with him in Italy, but she isn’t too keen on the idea. Steph doesn’t want her to go either, so the two come up with a plan: if Ruby can pass the school’s scholarship exam, then her father will have to let her stay. Ruby may not be the best student, but with Steph as her tutor, she’s willing to try!
Just as Ruby and Steph are starting to become close, Ruby's dad shows up and pulls her out of school! Her father wants Ruby to come and live with him in Italy, but she isn't too keen on the idea. Steph doesn't want her to go either, so the two come up with a plan: if Ruby can pass the school's scholarship exam, then her father will have to let her stay. Ruby may not be the best student, but with Steph as her tutor, she's willing to try!
Arc has been reborn as the "Black Dragon," with the power of Macht. He tests his new power on the inexperienced maid Wenna, pitting her in a duel against the swordswoman Celine. Meanwhile, Arc's father has fallen ill, and Arc's uncle has come to claim the throne of Nargala. Can Arc use his newfound power to protect his country as well as bending Wenna to his will?
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Debbie Macomber returns to the charming Rose Harbor Inn, where each guest finds a second chance and every room comes with an inspiring new view. “Macomber uses warmth, humor and superb storytelling skills to deliver a tale that charms and entertains.”—BookPage Since moving to Cedar Cove, Jo Marie Rose has truly started to feel at home, and her neighbors have become her closest friends. Now it’s springtime, and Jo Marie is eager to finish the most recent addition to her inn. In memory of her late husband, Paul, she has designed a beautiful rose garden for the property and enlisted handyman Mark Taylor to help realize it. She and Mark don’t always see eye-to-eye—and at times he seems far removed—yet deep down, Jo Marie finds great comfort in his company. And while she still seeks a sense of closure, she welcomes her latest guests, who are on their own healing journeys. Annie Newton arrives in town to orchestrate her grandparents’ fiftieth wedding anniversary celebration. While Annie is excited for the festivities, she’s struggling to move on from her broken engagement, and her grandparents themselves seem to be having trouble getting along. Worse, Annie is forced to see Oliver Sutton, with whom she grew up and who has always mercilessly teased her. But the best parties end with a surprise, and Annie is in for the biggest one of all. High-powered businesswoman Mary Smith, another Rose Harbor Inn guest, has achieved incredible success in her field, yet serious illness has led her to face her sole, lingering regret. Almost nineteen years ago, she ended her relationship with her true love, George Hudson, and now she’s returned to Cedar Cove to make amends. Compassion and joy await Jo Marie, Annie, and Mary as they make peace with their pasts and look boldly toward their futures. Rose Harbor in Bloom is Debbie Macomber at her heartwarming best.
Sarina and her best friend Sumi are super close. Sumi often crashes at Sarina's place, and sometimes the two even make out a little bit. But Sarina figures a romantic relationship could never work between them. Sarina is an organized office worker, while Sumi is a nomadic freelance writer. Can the two find a way to make their very different lifestyles mesh?
Emmaline Grant has always loved romance, so it's really no surprise that she has found her calling as a wedding florist. And she gets to work with her best friends Mackensie, Parker and Laurel - she couldn't ask for a better job. Yet while men swarm around her, she still hasn't found Mr Right. But the last place Emma's looking is right under her nose. And that's just where Jack Cooke is. He's been best friends with Parker's brother for years, which makes him practically family. Now the architect has begun to admit to himself that his feelings for Emma have developed into much more than friendship, and when she returns his passion - kiss for blistering kiss - things start to get complicated. Jack has never been big on commitment. Emma yearns for a lifelong love affair. And if the two are to find common ground, they must trust in their history - and in their hearts . . .
THE SPRINGTIME OF YOUTH Hikaru and Rihito are two high school boys in love. Things are going well for the couple and Hikaru is starting to daydream about a future together post-graduation. Rihito, however, is a bit more reticent, causing the two boys to fight. Will they make up and forge a way forward, or will they become nothing more than former classmates?
Ruby is a student at an elite European boarding school. Things are going pretty well for her until she finds out that she won't be able to go home at Christmas. Instead, she'll be stuck at school with only one other student--the aloof and beautiful Steph--for company. As Ruby tries to understand Steph, she becomes more and more attracted to the other girl. But can she break through Steph's icy exterior?
Liz thinks back on the day when Steph first showed up at her home. From that first moment, Liz was struck by the older girl's elegance and beauty. But who is Steph, and what is her connection to Liz and her mother? Are they related? And if so, what's Liz to do with these feelings growing in her heart?
