Unconquered Heart The unforgettable, true story of the Lord’s victory over generations of family betrayal and abuse. Spanning three generations, the specter of physical and sexual abuse haunted the lives of an American family, repeating itself through three generations until the powerful intervention of God. Mrs. Cooper details her journey from terrifying early childhood and her survival from abuse, to a life of meaning and redemption through her faith in Jesus Christ. Described as ‘captivating’, and ‘couldn’t put it down’, Unconquered Heart is gripping, heart-wrenching, and ultimately joyful. Mrs. Cooper infuses her story with notations on the personal journeys of some of the most well-known and cherished historical figures from Christian history.
In this inspirational romance, a woman comes home to care for her ailing father and is reunited with the man she should have married—and still longs for. Hope Dillan thought she’d left her small hometown behind her—right along with the man she abandoned. But when her father falls ill, Hope anxiously flies home and finds former love Logan Cooper right where she left him. Being around Logan again feels like old times. The spark between them remains, but so does the secret that forced Hope to end things—one she knows will always keep them apart. When her father’s condition worsens, Hope feels the weight of everything she might lose. But how can she come clean to Logan without closing the door on their happily-ever-after again?
Cooper James is not into tai chi, tarot or transactional analysis. She’s into traveling—or thought she was. On the final leg of an around-the-world trip, she finds herself on the island of Maui and nearly loses what she once thought of as her sanity. Her plans for staying in a cheap motel and lying on the beach are abruptly waylaid when she becomes nanny of three free-spirited kids, the guardian of an Esoteric Cat, and the target of new-age therapists who want to Shift her Energy. This was not what she had in mind for the grand finale of her years of independent travel. Determined to make her own way (it might look a lot like rebellion to the untrained eye), she changes her name to Kat Mandu and opens her own business—The Holistic Advertising Agency. She imparts otherworldly wisdom to her clients based on Coffee-Ground Readings, Uno Card Spreads, and the psychic channelings from the Queen of Cats, Cleopatra. Finally, she has found what she never knew she was looking for: a soapbox on which to stand, a mighty sword to release her from the bonds of mediocrity: Holistic Advertising (HA)—a recently made-up ancient tradition.
New hope for the holidays The Soldier’s Holiday Vow by Jillian Hart Trapped in a mine shaft with a little girl, September Stevens prays for someone to save them. When help arrives in the form of army ranger Mark Hawkins, the best friend of her late fiancé, they both feel God’s hand at work. As they let the spirit of the holidays into their hearts, feelings of new love start to take hold. But September is afraid to risk her heart again… His Holiday Matchmaker by Kat Brookes Nathan Cooper’s daughter wants only one thing for Christmas—a new mommy. Nathan doesn’t want to risk more heartache for either of them, yet when interior designer Alyssa McCall comes to town, both he and Katie are charmed. Though Alyssa and Nathan form a connection, Alyssa worries that she can’t be the mother Katie deserves. But Katie—and her handsome dad—is determined to prove her wrong. New York Times Bestselling Author Kat Brookes
In this inspirational romance, a contractor rescues a single mother in need of home remodel and wonders if he can also be the family man she needs. Seeking a fresh start, divorced single mom Audra Marshall uproots her family to a home she’s purchased sight unseen. But she hadn’t counted on the house needing major repairs. Enter handsome neighbor Carter Cooper. As a contractor, fixing houses is Carter’s job, but it turns into more than business when Audra allows him to help her rebuild her home. Carter’s soon falling for the sweet mom and her delightful kids. But Carter’s always been hesitant of opening his heart to love. As the cautious duo work together to transform her home, will they also find a love to last a lifetime?
It's always sexy when he runs the company...but she commands his heart. These 10 couples know exactly what suits them and where to draw the line between business and pleasure. Find out who's boss on these perfect lunchtime breaks! An Inconvenient Love: To expand his real estate business, Luca Castellioni needs an English-speaking secretary and a wife, so he strikes a bargain with pretty stranger Sophia Stevens. She's fascinating, and soon enough he wants more marriage and not so much convenience in their agreement. Too bad his new wife has reconstructed her own life without him. Can love overcome the obstacles between them? Urgent: One Nanny Required: Rania George is offered a sweet gig babysitting a boy she adores. Only catch? She has to fly to Hollywood--a place she loathes--and spend three weeks with his devastatingly handsome and arrogant father. Slow Ride: Mechanic Cooper Moretto rolls up on trouble with a capital T when he spots Kyla O'Grady's '67 Mustang Coupe by the side of the road. The new gal in Aston Falls is out of cash and he's short-handed, so an employment trade makes sense. But there's danger following Kyla. Can their love vanquish the threat? Bride by the Book: Small-town Arkansas attorney Garner Holt badly needs an assistant to sort out his cluttered office, but he didn't expect a super-secretary like Miss Angelina Brownwood. She's perfect until an online search reveals a flaw: Angelina isn't a secretary. But does her secret mean she's not the girl for him? Looking for Prince Charming: Glory agrees to pose as her boss's girlfriend while he campaigns for Lord Mayor of Melbourne--which might not be the best idea since she's already in love with him!Battling the Best Man: Now a Chicago resident, Dr. Kory Flemming can't say no to returning home for her best friend's wedding. Trouble is, Will Mitchell, the only man smart enough to keep pace with Kory in high school, is the best man, and he's up to his usual flirtatious tricks. Can they set aside their rocky past to make a new future together? A Man for All Seasons: There are crazier ways to spend a holiday. At least that's what journalist Janey Turner keeps telling herself when she agrees to spend Thanksgiving with the editor she's never met in person before. But the chemistry that flares between her and Joe Argenti is as hot and unexpected as the lightning strike that soon ignites Casper Mountain. Will her professional dreams cost her a merry Christmas? Act of Love: When you're young and passionate about your first theatre job, you do everything your director tells you, right? Not if you're Marigold Aubrey, who can't seem to resist speaking her mind around charismatic Tor Douglas. But is she trying for the part, or his heart? Edie and the CEO: Edie Rowan is passionate about workers' rights, but when her protests backfire, championing the little guy gets her in trouble with sexy CEO Everett Kirk. He sends her to attend management camp--and even drives her there himself. When they let down their professional guard, sparks fly and secrets are revealed. The Meatball Mistress: Ryan Garridy is a diehard commitment phobe, struggling to keep his Italian restaurant afloat. The last thing he needs is to hire Cara Manzoni, a woman who skipped out on paying for her meal. Unless, that is, this secretive stunner can save more than just his livelihood. Sensuality Level: Sensual
Kyla O’Grady hit the gas and drove her Mustang out of Rock River, Pennsylvania, with one goal in mind: to find somewhere to start over. Her life had gone sideways back home and Kyla needs something new, something fresh, and to find the music again. But on a stretch of road off the coast of Maine, her car has other ideas. Broken down just inside the town limits of Ashten Falls, Maine, Kyla is stranded. Cooper Moretto has a problem. In fact, the whole town of Ashten Falls has a problem, in the form of a corrupt town official. Cooper had enough on his plate to last a lifetime, but on a stretch of highway heading into the town, he spots a ’67 Mustang Coupe and does what any decent mechanic would do: stop to help. But getting this car back on the road is the last thing on his mind when he sees its owner, singing as if she weren’t in the middle of nowhere. Kyla is speeding away from her past, unsure how to move forward. Cooper has been on cruise control, just hoping to get through every day without being arrested or harassed. Can the two slow down long enough to see that maybe the answers to both their problems lie in each other? And can they survive when enemies lurking in the shadows try to destroy them both? Sensuality Level: Sensual
Cooper James is not into tai chi, tarot or transactional analysis. She’s into traveling—or thought she was. On the final leg of an around-the-world trip, she finds herself on the island of Maui and nearly loses what she once thought of as her sanity. Her plans for staying in a cheap motel and lying on the beach are abruptly waylaid when she becomes nanny of three free-spirited kids, the guardian of an Esoteric Cat, and the target of new-age therapists who want to Shift her Energy. This was not what she had in mind for the grand finale of her years of independent travel. Determined to make her own way (it might look a lot like rebellion to the untrained eye), she changes her name to Kat Mandu and opens her own business—The Holistic Advertising Agency. She imparts otherworldly wisdom to her clients based on Coffee-Ground Readings, Uno Card Spreads, and the psychic channelings from the Queen of Cats, Cleopatra. Finally, she has found what she never knew she was looking for: a soapbox on which to stand, a mighty sword to release her from the bonds of mediocrity: Holistic Advertising (HA)—a recently made-up ancient tradition.
Who can resist the lure of taming a bad boy? These seven rebels will shake up your world and send more than a few rumbles racing through your blood with their sexy ways. Her Knight in Black Leather: When his father falls ill, Michael Brant returns to the hometown he ditched years ago. His first night in town, he rescues a damsel in distress who has no clue of his family ties. But Cat can't continue to treat him like a one-night stand when Michael's dark past comes back to haunt him, putting her in danger. Can he find a way to keep her safe without risking his heart? Born to Die: FBI agent Boyce Hunt abandoned Deputy Cassy Rivers to protect her from the blackmail he faces from his mother's criminal enterprise. But when the ex-lovers reluctantly partner up to capture a modern Bonnie and Clyde terrorizing McIntire County, their attraction flames to life once more, dividing Boyce's loyalties. Will he continue to run from what scares him most? Full Strength: When an injury derails goalie Shane Reese, he takes it badly. New team shrink Allie Kallen sees through his bravado to the real fear beneath--and it reminds her of the past she's running from. Falling in love isn't in their plans, but they can't keep their emotions on ice. Slow Ride: Mechanic Cooper Moretto rolls up on trouble when he spots Kyla O'Grady's '67 Mustang Coupe by the side of the road. The new gal in Aston Falls is out of cash and he's short-handed at the garage, so he offers her a job. But there's danger following Kyla. Can their love vanquish the threat? Sweet Revenge: Selena Malone never expected to find the normal life she seeks in the arms of the dark and brooding Drake Carpoli. Then she discovers that Drake's drive to avenge his brother's death leads to her newly discovered family. But Selena has her own need for revenge against the Donovans. Can she convince Drake to not just love her but trust her, too? Naked Truth: Special Agent Jack Boudreaux is always looking for a good time, and what better place for a pick up than a wedding? That's fine with Kennedy St. George, who's burnt out on love. But when Jack's FBI assignment sends him undercover at a male strip club in her city, their one-night stand becomes an affair that distracts him from his job and puts their hearts--and Kennedy's life--in danger. High Octane: Fueled: Texan rebel Maddux Bates's bad behavior won him last year's championship--and an image problem. Getting involved with a sponsor's girlfriend, oncologist Brynn Douglas, could sabotage this season too--but can anything slow this dynamic duo down when their relationship shifts into overdrive? Sensuality Level: Sensual
An illustrated history of the evolution of British women's cycle wear. The bicycle in Victorian Britain is often celebrated as a vehicle of women's liberation. Less noted is another critical technology with which women forged new and mobile public lives—cycle wear. This illustrated account of women's cycle wear from Goldsmiths Press brings together Victorian engineering and radical feminist invention to supply a missing chapter in the history of feminism. Despite its benefits, cycling was a material and ideological minefield for women. Conventional fashions were unworkable, with skirts catching in wheels and tangling in pedals. Yet wearing “rational” cycle wear could provoke verbal and sometimes physical abuse from those threatened by newly mobile women. Seeking a solution, pioneering women not only imagined, made, and wore radical new forms of cycle wear but also patented their inventive designs. The most remarkable of these were convertible costumes that enabled wearers to transform ordinary clothing into cycle wear. Drawing on in-depth archival research and inventive practice, Kat Jungnickel brings to life in rich detail the little-known stories of six inventors of the 1890s. Alice Bygrave, a dressmaker of Brixton, registered four patents for a skirt with a dual pulley system built into its seams. Julia Gill, a court dressmaker of Haverstock Hill, patented a skirt that drew material up the waist using a mechanism of rings or eyelets. Mary and Sarah Pease, sisters from York, patented a skirt that could be quickly converted into a fashionable high-collar cape. Henrietta Müller, a women's rights activist of Maidenhead, patented a three-part cycling suit with a concealed system of loops and buttons to elevate the skirt. And Mary Ann Ward, a gentlewoman of Bristol, patented the “Hyde Park Safety Skirt,” which gathered fabric at intervals using a series of side buttons on the skirt. Their unique contributions to cycling's past continue to shape urban life for contemporary mobile women.
Do you love stories with sexy, romantic heroes who have it all—wealth, status, and incredibly good looks? Harlequin® Desire brings you all this and more with these three new full-length titles for one great price! This Desire box set includes The Nanny Plan by Sarah M. Anderson, The Cowgirl's Little Secret by Silver James and From Fake to Forever by Kat Cantrell. Look for 6 new compelling stories every month from Harlequin® Desire!
In this inspirational romance, a contractor rescues a single mother in need of home remodel and wonders if he can also be the family man she needs. Seeking a fresh start, divorced single mom Audra Marshall uproots her family to a home she’s purchased sight unseen. But she hadn’t counted on the house needing major repairs. Enter handsome neighbor Carter Cooper. As a contractor, fixing houses is Carter’s job, but it turns into more than business when Audra allows him to help her rebuild her home. Carter’s soon falling for the sweet mom and her delightful kids. But Carter’s always been hesitant of opening his heart to love. As the cautious duo work together to transform her home, will they also find a love to last a lifetime?
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. THE RANCHER'S HOMECOMING The Prodigal Ranch Arlene James Rex Billings has come home to Straight Arrow Ranch to help his ailing father, and is in desperate need of a housekeeper. With her fine cooking, single mom Callie Deviner seems the perfect candidate—for the job and to be his partner for life. FALLING FOR THE SINGLE DAD Lisa Carter Single dad Weston Clark is taken aback when his daughter forms an instant bond with veterinarian Caroline Duer. As they work together to save a wounded sea turtle, can the former coast guard commander make room in his life for a new wife? HER TEXAS HERO Texas Sweetheart Kat Brookes Single mom Audra Marshall realizes that her fresh start means accepting Carter Cooper's help in fixing up her new house—so she trades home-cooked meals for labor. But can she exchange the hurts from her past for a new chance at forever?
A little girl is determined to make her Christmas wish come true—when she finds the perfect match for her devoted dad—in this holiday romance. Nathan Cooper’s daughter wants only one thing for Christmas—a new mommy. Caring for six-year-old Katie is the widowed builder’s priority, and he doesn’t want to risk more heartache for either of them. Yet when interior designer Alyssa McCall comes to town on a temporary assignment, both he and Katie are charmed. Working together to finish the new recreation center, Alyssa and Nathan form a connection, though Alyssa worries that she can’t be the mother Katie deserves. As one little girl and her handsome daddy set out to prove her wrong, this could be a Christmas to remember.
Love Inspired brings you three new titles! Enjoy these uplifting contemporary romances of faith, forgiveness and hope. AMISH CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS Marta Perry and Jo Ann Brown In these two brand-new novellas, Christmas reunites one Amish beauty with a past love, while another will be led headfirst into her future by a handsome Amish farmer. THE PASTOR’S CHRISTMAS COURTSHIP Hearts of Hunter Ridge Glynna Kaye Retreating to her grandparents’ mountain cabin for Christmas, city girl Jodi Thorpe is looking to rebuild after a tragic loss. She never expects to be roped into a charity project—or that the pastor running the program is the former bad-boy crush she’s never forgotten. HIS HOLIDAY MATCHMAKER Texas Sweethearts Kat Brookes All little Katie Cooper wants for Christmas is a mommy. But Nathan Cooper isn’t prepared for his daughter’s matchmaking—or to find himself under the mistletoe with interior designer Alyssa McCall as they work on the town’s new recreation center.
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