Crossed Hearts is the second novel in beloved bestselling author Barbara Delinsky's Matchmaker trilogy about a woman who makes up crossword puzzles for a living-and a man who just might be the answer to L-O-V-E in her life... Leah Gates always enjoys a good challenge-with words or otherwise. Still, she should have known better than to leave New York City for this. Knee-deep mud, lashing rain, a burned-down cabin...so much for the R&R that she hoped to find in rural New Hampshire. What had her friend Victoria Lesser been thinking? Woodsman Garrick Rodenheiser was stunned and wary when Leah turned up shivering on his porch. A beautiful woman, miles from nowhere, spelled trouble for him. But he couldn't just slam the door in her face-or shut out the storm of passion that raged between them... Originally published as Twelve Across.
Six people. One Crosswalk. On a cold and rainy February evening, six strangers pass each other in a city crosswalk, all of them lonely and searching for love. Author Brooks Anderson has a failed marriage and an empty life. Is nearly homeless former museum curator Lily Frampton the one that can complete him or is she just another person passing through his life? Is he willing to take the risk and find out. Former photographer Fox Harrison has returned to the place where his life went horribly wrong, ready to indulge in a little self-pity. That is until he meets Colleen Fitzgerald, an interior designer who just might be the woman to turn his life around in more ways than one. Sara Price hates her job working for an old man in the city, especially the commute back and forth to the suburb where she lives. Her dream is to run her own greenhouse, but it, along with a relationship with her sexy neighbor Eli Miller, seems out of reach until an unexpected gift shows her that dreams can come true. Emma King is in a diner preparing to meet the man she's been chatting with online for over a year, but is chef Charlie LeVallier really the man for her? And if he is, can both of them overcome their doubts about a relationship born online and moved into reality? Darcy King has been during a crush on her neighbor Ranger Collins for months now and a burst pipe presents her with an opportunity to take a glance into his world. But is she prepared for what she finds? And is Ranger ready to let her in? Declan Crane has been in love with his assistant Cassandra Shaw for years now, but now, she's hinted that she wants to leave. She says it's just a vacation, but is it really? Cassie has devoted her life to Declan and all she wants is some hint that the man she loves cares for her as well. Is the threat of her leaving enough to force the two of them to take a chance on a relationship? Luck. Fate. Desire. Passion. Temptation. Surrender. They're all parts of the six short stories that make up Crossed Hearts.
In the distant reaches of the cosmos, where the stars illuminate the night sky with their eternal glow, two rival planets, Xylon and Astra, stand on the precipice of an all-consuming war. Their histories riddled with enmity and grievances, their destinies entwined in a never-ending cycle of conflict. Amidst this intergalactic turmoil, fate weaves an unexpected tapestry, drawing the threads of passion, sacrifice, and romance together in the lives of two remarkable individuals. Marlee, a skilled diplomat hailing from the planet Xylon, possesses a formidable intellect and an unwavering dedication to preserving peace. On the opposing side, Zephyr, the charismatic and audacious leader of the rebel movement on Astra, carries the hopes and dreams of his people on his shoulders. In a twist of destiny, these two souls find themselves inexplicably drawn to one another when they least expect it. Burdened by the weight of their worlds' animosity, Marlee and Zephyr navigate the complexities of their forbidden love, knowing that their affection for each other could ignite the fury of war or pave the path towards reconciliation. As secrets unfurl and alliances shift, Marlee and Zephyr discover that their hearts hold the power to bridge the chasm between their planets. United by a love that defies boundaries, they must choose between loyalty to their people and following the yearnings of their souls. In "Star-crossed Hearts," join Marlee and Zephyr on an interstellar odyssey of passion, intrigue, and sacrifice, as they confront the tumultuous forces that threaten to tear them apart. Will their love endure the trials of war, or will it be crushed under the weight of duty and destiny? Embark on this epic journey of intergalactic romance and discover if love truly has the strength to transcend the boundaries of a divided universe.
A deceptive situation between a dashing rascal and a lovely lady leads to a major misunderstanding and, ultimately, love. Jonathan promises to look in on the siblings of an old army friend, but when he sees Miranda accepting money from a strange man, little does he realize that it's for penning Gothic novels. Regency Romance.
From attempted sonnets to lengthy love poems, Melanie has been exploring the world of poetry for years. Her poems are based on a multitude of themes from her disability to the ideals of basic sciences. She discovers a self satisfaction in writing them. Before you, there is a collection of various poems she has written over the course of three years. Each and everyone with its own meaning in it's realistic/fictitious universe.
The adventure mounts in this thrilling continuation of the Buchanan Saga. Garret Wentworth had given up his search for the woman who could cure his longing for a woman he couldn't have, and his dwindling fascination with sailing the world. Then a member of his crew is killed mysteriously, and Garret finds himself facing the man's daughter with the need to give her the bad news. Brandy Ashton immediately takes Garret's breath away, but he just as quickly learns that her heart is taken. It becomes evident the danger responsible for her father's death is hot on Brandy's trail. When Garret makes a desperate decision in order to protect her, he finds himself in a tempest of danger. His fear is equal to his fury when he learns that the contender for Brandy's affection is the mastermind behind a world-wide smuggling operation. While Garret fights to protect Brandy from a danger she doesn't even understand, he prays she will hear the truth her heart is trying to tell her.
FEVERED FATES New to the U.S. soccer scene, not to mention the English language, compact yet explosive Chilean soccer legend Rio Vidal is driven to define a role on his new team, Atlanta Skyline. But he must also adapt to a new culture—and accept that he can’t do it alone. His beautiful interpreter, Eva, has been his voice, his refuge. But she is becoming so much more. If only he could convince her he isn’t like the other men she’s worked with, players on—and off—the field. As a translator for pro athletes, Eva Torres is used to dealing with self-interested super stars. But Rio seems different, and she’s blindsided when he locks eyes with her across a church pew. By now, after weeks of close contact with the endearing athlete with whom she shares a language, her thoughts are far from holy. She must remind herself flirtation is probably just his default style. Plus, she’s the only one he can really talk to. But when his ambition threatens to derail his career—and their deepening connection—they’ll both have to lay their hearts on the center line . . .
What could make a person become a poet? It wasn’t my first idea, originally I wanted to be an archeologist specializing in Egyptology when I was in middle school I studied everything I could about the culture the history and even how to read hieroglyphs but for all my studies and hard work fate had a twist to throw into my well planned life, I developed seizures at the age of 14 which got worse when I turned 15. I was shaken to the core when my doctor said that I would have to change my dream because my medication would be unavailable where I wanted to attend college in three years. I started going to the school library and reading Edgar Allen Poe and all mythologies that I could get my hands on. Even after all my seizures I can still remember my love for myth and legends even if the rest should come back in pieces like a puzzle. I took a creative writing course in high school and that is when I found that I have a true spark for writing poetry. watched many friends graduate including my high school sweetheart but I kept working for my diploma until I received it in 2004. Now though my seizures are not controlled and none of my doctors know what causes them I write to keep the worries at bay and because I love to write. If you are going through the same thing or just a health issue that you don’t know how to cope with you just need to focus and remember even the small dreams come true if you help them.
Crossed hearts [Twelve across] : Garrick Rodenheiser got a second chance when he crawled away from an accident four years ago. He's been trying to move on with his life ever since, but when a rain-soaked, injured woman comes banging on the door of his remote cabin, everything changes. Leah Gates doesn't look like a reporter, but Garrick isn't sure he should let his guard down. Falling in love is the easy part--learning to trust again will be a different challenge entirely.
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