Only a matter of urgent Bravo family business could bring Prince Rule to America. And he wasn't leaving until he met Sydney O'Shea… …who happened to be the mother of Rule's toddler son. Rule didn't expect the firestorm of desire the regal Texas attorney stirred in him. With Montedori law decreeing that he wed or lose everything, the captivated prince came up with the perfect solution. Propose marriage, now. There would be time enough later to tell all…wouldn't there?
After over a year of planning, Sadie Adams has finally made her escape. She left her domineering and abusive husband, Frank, back in New York City and stepped off the train with her young son, Gus, in Galesburg, Illinois. Frank couldn't kill her or Gus if he couldn't find them. And Sadie's convinced that Frank doesn't even know the town of Galesburg exists. In Galesburg, Sadie sets about creating a safe, loving, and protected home for Gus. The economic shadows of the Great Depression are beginning to fade, and boarding houses are hiring help again. As a woman with a son but no husband, Sadie will have to create a believable story for her landlord and employer to avoid scandal. She finds a friend in Mrs. Blumenthal, who gives her a place to stay and understands Sadie's situation more than Sadie can imagine. Sadie even finds a new chance at love with the charming but mysterious Howard. But all is not perfect in Galesburg. Doris Steinway, who gives Sadie a job as a housekeeper, is jealous of Sadie's unique beauty and the attention she receives from Howard. She also finds Sadie's circumstances suspicious. And she is not the only one. The catty, vindictive women of the Ladies Aid Society obsess over Sadie's secret past and will not rest until they discover the truth. Will the ladies ruin Sadie's chance at a new life? Will Frank find Sadie and Gus? Find out in After the Dust Settles, author Cindy Butler's debut novel. Cindy Butler divides her time with her animals and her writing and enjoying the natural wonders of Colorado.
Messalina considered herself just another woman searching for personal happiness and fulfillment. What Messalina did not expect was the bitter survival situations life would throw at her in her quest. Before Messalina could process her own motives, she found herself imprisoned and branded a murderer. Life became brutal as she fought through prison riots, betrayal and near death negotiations with the prison rats. Messalina survived her prison term only to find herself alone and still wondering where her personal happiness was hiding. She vowed to take charge of her life and become that elusive, contented, and fulfilled woman that she knew was just around the next corner. But as she navigated those corners, and began to touch the skirts of the self-fulfillment, revenge and destruction stepped right in her path. Ditch Dreams is filled with real life experiences and self-discovery as Messalina breaks free and embraces her journey. Through this journey she learns to accept the present and appreciate her own self-worth.
There was absolutely nothing wrong with widowed florist Fay Coggen seeking a new lease on life. Just not in Adam Murphy's arms. But the night her late husband's best friend returned from his tour of duty overseas, Fay went from recrimination to tenderness in a heartbeat. When their mutual solace morphed into passion, it was destiny. As was the fact that she was now pregnant with Adam's child. The walls Adam had built around his heart as a soldier came tumbling down when he went calling on Fay. Comforting her was one thing; but it hadn't stopped there. Now he was going to be a father. He'd crossed the line. So why did it feel so right?
Sadie couldn't breathe and could feel her legs slipping out from under her. She had just come face to face with her worst nightmare: losing a child. Sadie had left her son with her parents ten years prior and had never returned for him. She was always going to, but never seemed to get there. Now she was being told that he gone went down with his ship in the Pacific. Sadie's nervous breakdown was so severe that her local doctor could not help her. With the advice of her doctor, Sadie's husband Jack sent her to a sanitarium in Idaho for treatment. Sadie's psychiatrist is well-known in the industry and considered one of the top professionals of his day. Dr. Strong hides his dark side from his colleagues, and uses his position to choose his next victim, and then focuses his skills to get absolute control. It's a game to him, and the only way for his victims to escape is to die. Sadie's beauty and her frailty attract Dr. Strong, and she becomes his next victim. Dr. Strong takes advantage of her trust in her doctor, and uses every tool available to him to get Sadie to succumb to his advances. Sadie is left to endure the cruel treatments that are acceptable for the time, and she must sort through her foggy memory and grief in order to survive. Sadie is all alone in her battle to survive as no one, including her husband Jack, questions Dr. Strong or his motives. At one point they all think that Sadie is confused because of her illness. Sadie fights her battle alone. She must remember, she must grieve, she must choose, and she must survive. Will she remember who she is, and why she made her long-ago decisions, in time to save her own life? Find out in Caught Under Ice, author Cindy Butler's second novel.
A Daddy For Jacoby After doing time, Justin Dillon is determined to lead a decent life. But a strange woman arrives, dumping a seven–year–old with him, claiming Justin is the daddy. Gina Steele, the sheriff's sister, had spent her life studying and never had time to live. But Justin would change that with just one kiss. Could Gina partner with an ex–con to make a home for a lost little boy? The Christmas Proposition Former professional baseball player, Derek Rossi, has come close to walking down the aisle three too many times. Can a Jackson Hole nurse change his luck? After suffering the loss of those closest to her, Rachel Milligan is still an old romantic. As a nurse and foster carer, Rachel takes in a sweet ten–year–old girl in need. But Mickie wants a permanent home and knows what she needs to do play match–maker to bring Derek and Rachel together.
Claiming The Rancher’s Heart - Cindy Kirk The sleepy town of Wildwoods was abuzz with romance ever since a doctoral student decided to come there and find everyone’s perfect match. When sophisticated city girl Stacie Summers was paired with rugged cowboy Josh Collins, they both thought it was a terrible mistake. After all, they didn’t have a thing in common...other than the spark that instantly flared between them. But even though Josh thought his survey result was way off base, he couldn’t push the gregarious Stacie from his mind. And Stacie’s low opinion of ranchers inched up with her heart rate whenever Josh was around. Could this unlikely friendship turn into something even unlikelier — love? The Cowboy’s Second Chance - Christyne Butler Landon Cartwright was a hero in Maggie Stevens’s eyes. The roving cowboy showed up just in time to rescue the Crescent Moon owner from the men trying to steal her land. But the longer the sexy-as-sin loner stayed — working her ranch and bonding with her daughter — the more Maggie knew she was setting herself up for heartbreak... Haunted by tragedy, Landon Cartwright came to Destiny looking for a job. He didn’t expect to play rescuer, then fall for his alluring new boss and her daughter. He’d board his horse, earn his pay and hit the road again. Because Maggie was a forever kind of woman. And he wasn’t a stick-around kind of guy. Or was he? A Rancher’s Honour - Ann Roth There’s no room in day-care owner Lana Carpenter’s life for casual flings. After all, her dream of adopting a baby is closer to becoming a reality than ever. So why is she still mooning over the sexy cowboy who made her forget everything but the strong, sure feel of his arms around her? It wasn’t supposed to be more than one unforgettable night between consenting strangers. But when Sly Pettit spots Lana’s photo in the local paper, he grabs at the chance to see her again. The guarded rancher is falling hard for Lana, but it can only end in heartbreak. Unless Sly can trust her with the secrets that keep him from believing that, just maybe, they could have a future together.
Not everyone is as they appear, but there always seems to be someone who sees more than they should. The Densmore family lives in the sleepy town of Durham, England in the late 1920s, and has many skeletons in their closet. The butler sees all. In this murder mystery, almost everyone has a reason to be the murder, but will Inspector John Price be able to figure out who really dunnit?
Greenville has long been a city of visionaries. Richard Pearis settled on the banks of the Reedy River in Cherokee hunting land where few white men would venture. Max Heller, who escaped Nazi-occupied Austria as a teen, triggered the rebirth of downtown. They are some of Greenville's local legends who have seen possibilities, not limitations. They come from all walks of life. Textile leaders such as John T. Woodside, Thomas Parker, and John D. Hollingsworth transformed the city into the "Textile Capital of the World." When textiles began to fade, businessmen and leaders such as Charles Daniel, Tommy Wyche, Tom Barton, Virginia Uldrick, Dick Riley, Carl Sobocinski, and Xanthene Norris helped transform the city once again. Stories of people who have shaped Greenville with their vision, making it what it is today, fill these pages.
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