Kirjahaku

Trish Carter has found the other side of an unsatisfying relationship and is now ready to embrace a new job and a new life. She isn't expecting to test the limits of her fresh start on her first day at work though. The striking young author, June Williams, grabs her attention from their first conversation and Trish can't seem to stay away from her. When the two women form a pact to test the theories June is researching for her book, they quickly discover that romantic friendships are easier on paper. Their contract clearly stipulates which types of intimacy is allowed and which aren't. Holding hands is okay--but kissing certainly is not. At first the deal seems perfect. They can be close to one another without risking too much. But what happens when they cross the line and the boundaries of the contract conflict with real life?

"Dorothy leaned in, her velvety lips touching mine..."It's the spring of 1958 and amateur guitarist/songwriter Alice Johnson feels like a stranger in her small Southern town. Everyone knows her business and is pushing her to settle down and marry like all the other young women in town. Only Alice's love of music provides an escape from the stifling expectations of family and society.One night, Alice hears the mesmerizing voice of up-and-coming country singer Dorothy Long and is immediately entranced. Dorothy becomes Alice's muse, inspiring her to write songs for Dorothy--even though she never imagines that Dorothy will hear them.But then she finally meets Dorothy and her life turns upside down. Soon Alice finds herself on the road, and not just sharing the stage--but sharing a hotel room--with her idol. Now what is Alice going to do with the unexpected desire that seems to consume her?

Welcome to the world of elite swimming with all its competitiveness and comradery--and sometimes much, much more.It's here that American swimming star Angie Thompson and Australian prodigy Hannah Clark--both the youngest on their respective teams--form a fast friendship that grows into something much deeper. As they train for the Olympics, the long-distance sweethearts exchange loving letters and lengthy phone calls--until Angie suddenly and unexpectedly severs their relationship, leaving Hannah confused and devastated.Years later, as Hannah trains for a comeback at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, she is stunned to learn that Angie has been hired by the Australian coaching team. Although Hannah is still crushed by what happened all those years ago, the two athletes slowly form a tentative bond and get to know each other again--this time as adults.Soon neither can ignore the intense attraction they still feel, now propelled to a higher level by a steamy kiss in a hotel swimming pool. Is it possible for them to win each other's love...or are they just treading water?

Rebellious film director Andie McKenzie is offered career redemption when her father hands off his latest big-budget action movie to her. There's just one catch--the film has already been cast, and Andie is less than impressed with the film's leading lady. Down-to-earth actress Skye Buckley is thrilled to have landed the role of her dreams, even if she's heard some not-so-great gossip about the new director. Knowing this movie could be her big break, Skye's trying her hardest to ignore the friction that seems present in all her encounters with the confident, artistic Andie McKenzie. Secluded from the world while on the location shoot, Andie and Skye soon realize their initial friction has given way to something else. But with personal and professional obstacles thrown up at every turn, they'll soon discover whether love is more important than their careers.

What happens when your biggest enemy turns out to be your perfect match? Pop star Georgia Lark has never wanted to meet her rival, singer-songwriter Ashley Archer. They're on the same record label, but Georgia has carefully avoided the artist she's competed with for her entire career. When Georgia's career takes an unfortunate downturn, her record label pitches an idea out of the blue. Famed producer Johnny Rail wants to collaborate with Georgia, but there's a catch--he wants Ashley on the record, too. Trying to save her failing career, Georgia ends up at a secluded ranch with Ashley. Can they set aside their differences to write and record the album of their dreams?