There’s no place like home for the holidays... When her best friend comes home for the holidays, there is something different about him. Gracie Logan had been best friends with Harris since they were in junior high. Growing up, he had been the popular guy in town who all the women swooned over. And she had been stuck in the friend category forever. Keeping her lips sealed about her crush, she decided to continue being the one thing he needed most—a friend. Harris Bates was home for the holidays. One look at Gracie and knew he could no longer fight what he had known for years. She was the one for him. Sparks began to fly, and they can’t ignore the intense attraction between them. Will they act on what is brewing between them? One thing they both knew was that nothing will ever be the same again. The Christmas Secret is a steamy, holiday BWWM romance. For readers who love sexy, friends to lovers romance, this is for you. This short novella is reserved for mature readers only.
Christmas time was here and she only had one wish… The big jolly man in the red suit was due to make his appearance in one week. Single mother Ida Dillard wanted to ensure she and her daughter Luna were ready for his arrival. She had the perfect day planned for them. It was supposed to be fun, but Mother Nature had other plans in the form of a winter snowstorm. Local veterinarian Drew Bates was navigating the worst winter storm of the season and found a vehicle stuck in a snow drift. Being the good samaritan he was, he pulled over to help. Imagine his surprise to find it’s the one woman he has been crushing on for awhile. Drew and Ida had known each other for some time. In their cozy town of Langdale, almost everyone knew everyone. Her dog was his patient, and her best friend was married to his brother. He ensured the girls made it home safe, but by the time they arrived, the roads were no longer drivable, and he was forced to stay the night. With dropping temperatures and sipping hot cocoa in front of a roaring fire, the tension between the two skyrocketed. In the late night hour, all of their innocent flirting of the past went out the window. Trapped together until morning, will they seize the moment and give in to their desires? The Christmas Wish is a steamy, holiday BWWM romance. For readers who love sexy, small town romance, this is for you. This short novella is reserved for mature readers only.
Christmas was here and there was only one gift she wanted under her tree. Elementary school teacher Ellie Wynn was on holiday and wanted to make the most of it. Like all teachers, she looked forward to this time off. It was Christmas Eve, and she wanted to do a little last-minute shopping, but Mother Nature was again releasing her wrath on the small town of Langdale. Officer Kolton King arrived home after working a long night shift to find his beautiful neighbor attempting to shovel the mountainous snow from her yard. Not wanting her to hurt herself, Kolton had to assist her because it was the neighborly thing to do. What began as a neighborly gesture soon became a spark neither could deny. As the storm intensified and a power outage plunged Langdale into darkness, Ellie and Kolton were drawn together in the warmth of shared laughter and an undeniable attraction. Being stuck together during the crazed winter storm may deliver a gift that both of them had wished for. The Christmas Gift is a steamy, holiday BWWM romance. For readers who love sexy, small-town romance, this is for you. This short novella is reserved for mature readers only.
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He makes her feel things she’s never felt before. Bodyguard Dawn Jacobs doesn’t do relationships. They are messy things and her life is about order and staying detached. She works only for female clients. Period. When she gets a request to provide protection for a male IT specialist on a two-week assignment in Guyana, it’s too tempting to resist. The country holds a special place in her heart. And, what trouble could a computer geek be? A ton, she soon discovers. Her new client could have walked off the cover of a top men’s magazine. When their gazes collide awareness slithers up her spine. For the first time Dawn wishes she could change her past, wishes that there wasn’t a stone-cold lump where her heart should be. And, it’s too late to turn down the assignment. Marc Montgomery is not a typical billionaire playboy. Not only is he as sexy as sin, he’s the British government’s secret weapon against cyber criminals. He’s used to women throwing themselves at him. So, it’s comical that the first woman he’s wanted in a long time seems determined to keep him at arm’s length. He can tell that she wants him just as much, but something or someone is standing in the way. He will stop at nothing to remove that obstacle. Will his determination overcome her reticence? Read on to find out!
Roxanne Baxer can hardly remember a time when she hadn't had to care for her ailing son. As both his mother and his nurse, her life is consumed with the struggle of keeping him alive. When a new cancer specialist arrives at Holy Trinity Memorial hospital, however, Lionel's prospects are vastly improved. Ben Holland is the best of the best - a pioneer in his field. Roxy's also never met a man she was more immediately drawn to. Can his talents help her son live to see Christmas? And can his charms help her rediscover the passion she's so long neglected? Doctor Ben Holland transferred from Seattle to sweltering Atlanta Georgia to escape the demons of his past. After a particularly difficult childhood, a more recent loss still consumes him - and he throws himself into his job, letting recovery statistics make up for the emptiness in his heart. When he encounters Roxy and her deathly ill son, however, he knows he can help save the boys life. In return, Lionel gives him the most precious gift he's ever received - and immortalizes Christmas in the doctor's heart.
She’s hiding from her past. He’s looking for his future. Will they take a chance on a love neither expected… Ella lives in constant fear. After seven years of concealing her whereabouts from an abusive ex, she gets an opportunity for a fresh start when one of the few men she trusts leaves her a charming inn. When a mysterious, charming guest tempts her to open her heart again, she fears the scars from the past will keep her from anything close to love. Hardworking and successful, River has always wondered if something's missing from his life. And when he falls for the gorgeous proprietor of Orchard Inn, he knows the tattooed beauty is exactly what he needs. Moved by her pain, he encourages her to open up about her fears while he promises to stay by her side. But just as their irresistible passions bloom, Ella’s brutal ex returns to reclaim what was never truly his. Can Ella and River fight off the past long enough to awaken a forever love? The Orchard Inn is the inspirational first novel in the completed Orchard Inn romance series. If you like interracial romance, strong heroines, kind-hearted heroes, and a dash of suspense, then you’ll adore A.M. Kusi’s uplifting tale. Buy The Orchard Inn to watch a couple heal with love today! *** Complete series. HEA guaranteed. No cheating. Can be read as a standalone.*** ---------- Keywords related to this contemporary romance novel: Free romance series starters, free contemporary romance novel, free interracial romance books, free multicultural romance books, opposites attract romance, strong female lead, strong women, free book, beach reads, strong heroine, WWBM romance, free small town romance, interracial romance books, free ebook, white woman black man interracial romance, free romance books, biracial romance, contemporary romance series, wwbm, romance series book 1 free, african american romance, freebie, ir, IR romance books, romance novels to read, love story, free love story books, bosses daughter, interracial relationship, new adult romance book, BMWW interracial romance books, free ebook, freebie, completed romance series.
Albion W. Tourgée (1838–1905) was a major force for social, legal, and literary transformation in the second half of the nineteenth century. Best known for his Reconstruction novels A Fool’s Errand (1879) and Bricks without Straw (1880), and for his key role in the civil rights case Plessy v. Ferguson (1896), challenging Louisiana’s law segregating railroad cars, Tourgée published more than a dozen novels and a volume of short stories, as well as nonfiction works of history, law, and politics. This volume is the first collection focused on Tourgée’s literary work and intends to establish his reputation as one of the great writers of fiction about the Reconstruction era arguably the greatest for the wide historical and geographical sweep of his novels and his ability to work with multiple points of view. As a white novelist interested in the rights of African Americans, Tourgée was committed to developing not a single Black perspective but multiple Black perspectives, sometimes even in conflict. The challenge was to do justice to those perspectives in the larger context of the story he wanted to tell about a multiracial America. The seventeen essays in this volume are grouped around three large topics: race, citizenship, and nation. The volume also includes a Preface, Introduction, Afterword, Bibliography, and Chronology providing an overview of his career. This collection changes the way that we view Tourgée by highlighting his contributions as a writer and editor and as a supporter of African American writers. Exploring the full spectrum of his literary works and cultural engagements, Reimagining the Republic: Race, Citizenship, and Nation in the Literary Work of Albion Tourgée reveals a new Tourgée for our moment of renewed interest in the literature and politics of Reconstruction.
From live productions of the 1950s like Requiem for a Heavyweight to big budget mini-series like Band of Brothers, long-form television programs have been helmed by some of the most creative and accomplished names in directing. Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors brings attention to the directors of these productions, citing every director of stand alone long-form television programs: made for TV movies, movie-length pilots, mini-series, and feature-length anthology programs, as well as drama, comedy, and musical specials of more than 60 minutes. Each of the nearly 2,000 entries provides a brief career sketch of the director, his or her notable works, awards, and a filmography. Many entries also provide brief discussions of key shows, movies, and other productions. Appendixes include Emmy Awards, DGA Awards, and other accolades, as well as a list of anthology programs. A much-needed reference that celebrates these often-neglected artists, Encyclopedia of Television Film Directors is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of the medium.
