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Madelyn Galloway just lost her job as an executive chef at a steak house in Las Vegas. Seeing as she is a single mom to a six-year-old deaf daughter, she needs to find employment quickly. Across the country, DC Stars defenseman Hudson Hayes is in need of a personal chef. But it's hard for an… Continue reading Slap Shot by Chelsea Curto
Aurelia is the Princess of Verenza, dedicated to helping out her country and people any way she can. She’s grown up knowing that her every movement represents her country. So when she receives a death threat from a legitimate source, her father takes no chances in securing her safety. Enter Ryot Davenport, former marine, security professional, and heir to a dynasty in the UK. When Aurelia gets a look at her new bodyguard, she recognizes him as the man who saved her from some unwanted attention at a bar recently. And then shared a steamy moment of passion. But now that Ryot is in charge of Aurelia’s protection, he insists they must keep things strictly professional. Only they can’t look at each other without feeling the chemistry between them. When Aurelia learns that her country is on the verge of bankruptcy, she knows she’ll do anything to help. Even entering a marriage of convenience. The Reluctant Wife by L. Steele is an adult contemporary romance novel where Aurelia has a shot at love, but the road to having her dreams come true is a bumpy one.
Emma is a middle-aged widow who quits her job near London, hoping that a change will help her grief of losing her husband less than a year ago. She secures a job at a flower shop and quickly takes to the role. When the shop owners invite her to a lecture about the Titanic, she can’t help but wonder who was in charge of the flowers on the famous ship. Soon enough, she finds herself immersed in research about the staff, suppliers, and an unidentified woman from an old photo. And as she meets new people and learns more about the mystery woman from the photo, she discovers much more than she ever expected. The Secrets of Flowers by Sally Page is a dual-timeline, dual POV novel that explores how collaboration with strangers can assist with one’s healing journey.
