A Tough Little Lady How dare Charlie Wheeler suggest that she needed a man—for anything! It looked to her like he, and his little daughter, Cecilia, needed the tender loving care that a woman could provide. Cecilia might act tough, but Leonie knew that underneath it all was a vulnerable little girl. Well, maybe Leonie was a little lonely at night…and perhaps Charlie did have deep, dark eyes and a smile that could warm her heart. But in Leonie's experience, men were just plain bad luck—but could that luck be about to change?
"Forgive me, Father, for I have had impure thoughts." About you.Gabriel entered the priesthood after a betrayal left him bitter about women and committed to a life of celibacy. But when he ends up teaching at a girls' boarding school and meets troubled, beautiful Leonie, he wonders if he can keep his vows.
A contract wife! Dr. Harry Mason was a man with a mission and a nine-year-old daughter. He needed a wife, and Laurie Michelson seemed just perfect! He'd proposed a marriage of convenience and, to save her family home, Laurie had reluctantly accepted. But her disastrous first marriage had made her wary, and so she had insisted on a temporary contract—ninety days with an option to buy! Unfortunately, Laurie had reckoned without Harry's charm and her new stepdaughter's powers of persuasion. Within days she had fallen in love with them both! Now all she had to do was convince Harry to take her on a more permanent basis—like the next sixty years or so! "Emma Goldrick tickles readers' funny bones." —Romantic Times
Maybe this time they’ve found a recipe for success. Should she pack her knives Or sharpen them? Celebrity chef Liam Wright has come to Savannah to rebrand a local restaurant. And pastry chef Jane Clark couldn’t be more appalled! The man who impulsively fired her from her New York City dream job—and turned her life upside down—is now on her turf. And if the restaurant is to succeed, Liam needs Jane’s help navigating Savannah’s quirky culture…and their feelings for each other.
THE ASTOR INHERITANCE Discovering her father is still alive, Beth sets out to find him, only to fall in love with his adopted son. MISTRESS AT THE HALL On the death of her mother, Gina seeks out the grandfather of whom, until then, she had no knowledge. ALL FOR JOLIE When her friend is killed and Leonie discovers the man she believes responsible is still around, she decides to seek revenge.
'Leonie of the Jungle' is an adventure novel set in India, written by Joan Conquest. Jonathan Cuxson, Jr., a brain surgeon and one of the main characters of the book, discovered an abandoned orphan one day. He lifted the child on to his knee, frowning at the weight, and smoothed the tangled mass of curls away from the low forehead with a touch which caused her to make a sound 'twixt sob and sigh, and to lie back against the broad shoulder. It was a long and disjointed story, told in the inconsequent fashion of a child of seven unused to converse with her elders; and continually interrupted by the aunt, who, fretful and dying for her tea, jingled her distracting bracelets and chains, fidgeted with the Anglo-Indian odds-and-ends of her raiment, and disconcerted the child by the futile verbal proddings; which are as bad for the infant mind as the criminal attempts to force a baby to use its legs are to the infant body.
“Great fun to read . . . sensual plotting . . . a Cinderella story set at the turn of the century.”—Glamour With only her exotic beauty, seductive innocence, pride, and fiery spirit, Leonie came from the provinces to find her future in Paris. From the shame of music halls, she rose to international fame singing songs of love and longing, straight from the heart. From Paris to the Cote d'Azur, from New York to Brazil, from Cuba to Cairo, she moved in a dazzling world of money, passion, and power—a world darkened only by the relentlessly hunger of one man's obsession—a man determined to possess her . . . a man who could never lover her, never let her go . . . . “Literate and engaging entertainment.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Enchanted Beehive" is a magical book set in the heart of the land of Utopia, where a beautiful flower meadow hosts the most enchanted place imaginable, the Enchanted Beehive. This shimmering honey-colored structure with a welcoming arch doorway that transports visitors to a breathtaking world filled with magnificent blossoming trees, fragrant flowers, crystal clear blue waters and a variety of inhabitants like Fairies, Gnomes, Bees, Dragonflies, Woodland Animals, Unicorns, and Mermaids. Among these inhabitants, the Bees play a vital role, protected by Fairy Beetrice. The Bees gather nectar from the flowers, turning it into pure honey and beeswax. Then the pure honey is gathered by the creative Gnomes and they add it to the soaps that are handcrafted into unique works of art. This book delves into the lives and adventures of these magical creatures, making it a delightful read for all ages. When we escape into the magical and mystical world it can provide a safe haven from the trials and tribulations of the real world. It allows individuals to temporarily detach from their problems, worries and stressors, offering a much-needed respite. This temporary escape into a fictional world can serve as a form of self-care, like a mental vacation. When we immerse ourselves in these alternate realities, we often experience a sense of wonder, excitement and curiosity that can help us reset and rejuvenate ourselves! In this sense, engaging in fantasy worlds can have a therapeutic effect on our mental well-being! I hope you'll enjoy reading this book and that it will bring you a lot of joy and happiness into your life!
