A practical arrangement The Baby Barter by Patty Smith Hall Sheriff Mack Worthington isn't sure army nurse Thea Miller—whose actions once hurt him badly—is committed to raising her late sister’s baby. And a judge may never approve a single-parent adoption for either of them. But what if they got married? It would be a marriage in name only. Could their pretend family become the real one they've both been longing for? The Marriage Bargain by Angel Moore Lily Warren's new hat shop is her ticket to self-reliance. But when her landlord, Edward Stone, bursts into her rooms to rescue her from a fire, Lily's reputation is tarnished. With an orphaned niece who needs a mother, Edward believes a marriage of convenience is the answer to his and Lily's problems. Until he develops feelings for his new wife…
A Rapunzel Sweet and Clean Romance Fairytale retelling... Luke Stevenson is a maverick who longs to own that large piece of mineral-rich earth left to him by his late Great Grandfather. There’s just one obstacle standing in his way: According to Grand’s will, Luke must find a woman to marry by his 27th birthday in order to receive his inheritance. He only has 5 weeks until the deadline. Razelle has grown up as an only child hidden away from the world by a strict and selfish Mother. Reeling from a painful childhood, Raz longs for freedom. Desperate to find escape, at night Razelle helps bring healing to those living nearby at a camp for the homeless. When she finds Luke with a leg wound, Raz helps him heal. Her mother finds out and places new restrictions on Raz. Now, not only is her freedom in jeopardy but so is her heart. Luke comes up with a plan to protect her with a marriage-in-name-only. Razelle agrees. Will being forced together steer them towards love or pull them farther apart? If you like strong but wounded heroes and feisty but scarred heroines, you'll adore this love story. This marriage-of-convenience, second chance sweet romance, has a happily ever after that is sure to make you fall in love all over again! Reviews for The Billionaire's Marriage Barter: ★★★★★ "This was a very moving and enjoyable story. It was so captivating I couldn't put it down till I finished it. If you like exciting, moving, sweet clean romances you will enjoy reading this story." -Shadowell ★★★★★ "Luke and Razelle will have you wanting them to make it to a happily ever after. Luke and Razelle both have experienced hardship and pain. Luke used his grief to live a better life out on his grandfather's property and gave up on relationships. This is also his problem because in order to inherit the property he has to marry and that timeframe is quickly approaching. Razelle's life is closely that of an indentured servant. Her mother controls all aspects of her life making Razelle miserable. A chance encounter followed by close communication will turn their lives around and secrets will come out that will change lives even more. This story will have you glued to the pages waiting in anticipation as this story unfolds." -Merry
A BABY TO CHERISH Home from the war, army nurse Thea Miller is determined to adopt her late sister's baby and begin a new life. But someone else has the same intentions—the town sheriff and Thea's old friend, Mack Worthington. Now, in order to keep her niece in the family, Thea must reach an agreement with him. Mack isn't sure Thea—whose actions once hurt him badly—is committed to baby Sarah. And a judge may never approve a single-parent adoption for either of them. But what if they got married? It would be a marriage in name only. Yet the more time Mack spends with Thea, the more he begins to believe their pretend family can become the real one they've both been longing for.
A Snow White Sweet and Clean Romance Fairytale retelling… Billionaire Zach Stevenson, is handsome, confident and in great demand for his skills as a well known yacht designer and builder of boats all along the west coast. He’s got almost everything he’s dreamed of, except the one thing he wants most: Walker’s Cove Marina. There’s only one obstacle standing in his way: Great Grandfather’s will stipulates he must marry by his 27th birthday to receive his inheritance. He only has 3 weeks until the deadline. Cassie White escaped life with her self-absorbed stepmother in Seattle, Washington to live with her dad’s brother, Doc White. It doesn’t take long for her to settle in, living and working with her uncle and his six friends at the edge of the small town of Paradise Lake. She feels safe in the large old Victorian cottage until suddenly one day, someone goes to great lengths to try to hurt her. Now, she is afraid and desperate for help. Will being forced together tear Zach and Cassie apart, or throw them towards true love? If you like strong but wounded heroes and feisty but scarred heroines, you'll adore this love story. This is a marriage-of-convenience, second chance sweet romance with a happily ever after that's sure to make you fall in love all over again! Reviews for The Billionaire's Marriage Pledge: ★★★★★ "This is a wonderful billionaire romance. I love the story, and the whole fairy tale vibe! It is sweet and fun to read, and the characters are very endearing..." -Marianne ★★★★★ "Suspense, intrigue, betrayal and love. This book has it all. As the last book in the series, I thought there would be a lot of family repeat. But there is not. Great book. Loved it!” -Serina ★★★★★ "I really enjoyed this book. I've never read anything by Melody Archer but I will follow her. This book was clean and very romantic. I would highly recommend it to anyone." -Connie
Top model Kenzie happily marries successful businessman Dominick, but she soon realizes that their joyous union is all an illusion. Not only does Dominick not love her, but he shuts down her dream of having children. Then he accuses her of having an affair! Pushed to her limits, Kenzie leaves Dominick, giving up on any hope of love between them. But she must seek him out again four months later to ask for a favor…
Within a single week in 2009, food journalist Robin Mather found herself on the threshold of a divorce and laid off from her job at the Chicago Tribune. Forced into a radical life change, she returned to her native rural Michigan. There she learned to live on a limited budget while remaining true to her culinary principles of eating well and as locally as possible. In The Feast Nearby, Mather chronicles her year-long project: preparing and consuming three home-cooked, totally seasonal, and local meals a day--all on forty dollars a week. With insight and humor, Mather explores the confusion and needful compromises in eating locally. She examines why local often trumps organic, and wonders why the USDA recommends white bread, powdered milk, and instant orange drinks as part of its “low-cost” food budget program. Through local eating, Mather forges connections with the farmers, vendors, and growers who provide her with sustenance. She becomes more closely attuned to the nuances of each season, inhabiting her little corner of the world more fully, and building a life richer than she imagined it could be. The Feast Nearby celebrates small pleasures: home-roasted coffee, a pantry stocked with home-canned green beans and homemade preserves, and the contented clucking of laying hens in the backyard. Mather also draws on her rich culinary knowledge to present nearly one hundred seasonal recipes that are inspiring, enticing, and economical--cooking goals that don’t always overlap--such as Pickled Asparagus with Lemon, Tarragon, and Garlic; Cider-Braised Pork Loin with Apples and Onions; and Cardamom-Coffee Toffee Bars. Mather’s poignant, reflective narrative shares encouraging advice for aspiring locavores everywhere, and combines the virtues of kitchen thrift with the pleasures of cooking--and eating--well.
This book offers an in-depth study of the female experience in one Mormon polygynous community, the Apostolic United Brethren. Women in such rigid, patriarchal religious groups are commonly portrayed as the oppressed, powerless victims of male domination. Janet Bennion shows, however, that the reality is far more complex. Many women converts are attracted to this group, and they are much more likely than male converts to remain there. Often these women are seeking improved socio-economic status for themselves and their children, as well as an escape from their marginalized status in the mainstream Mormon church. In the polygynous group women experience rapid assimilation, autonomy, and upward mobility. Bennion supports her study with narratives from the lives of women now living in the group--narratives that clearly reveal why many mainstream Mormon women are viewing polygyny as a viable alternative to the difficulties to single-motherhood, "spinsterhood," poverty, and emotional deprivation.
Xander Pascalis can buy anything...including a wife! At millions of dollars, Helen is lavishly expensive. But Xander thinks he knows a good deal when he sees one.... However, when Helen refuses to share his bed, Xander is forced to take his headstrong wife to his private Greek island to tame her into keeping her marriage vows. He wants value for money: she will give him the wedding night that, so far, she's denied him....
