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A world changed forever by warKids exploited for their gifts of mind and strengthCan the gifted keep the ones they love safe?Or is there more at stake than they know?In 2050, the Cataclysmic Wars erupted, triggering natural disasters. Tornados, tsunamis, earthquakes and volcanoes. The country once known as England was changed forever.Some survivors developed physical and mental gifts in the century since. The king uses "gifted" children for entertainment, and some die from the strain.For seventeen-year-old Kelwin, his gift of second sight is a curse. Physical contact is painful, and he keeps his family at a distance.Sixteen-year-old Alyssa doesn't know it but she has the gift of telekinesis. Her father died and she and her brother have a new guardian. He senses her gift and wants to control her. Afraid, they run to Kelwin's family home.Kelwin is drawn to Alyssa, and feels no pain when he touches her. Alyssa senses a connection to him too. And her gift she denies.As they grow closer so does danger. Can she and Kelwin work together to keep their families safe? Or is there a bigger threat?

A Braunach who jumps to the future to save his uncleA Pixie who will do anything to heal her sisterWill he find a way to save them both?Or will he have to choose between his family's gold and his heart's treasure?Luke MacDonald, a charming Braunach from nineteenth century Ireland, uses his uncle's enchanted amber to time jump to the future. His family's gold was stolen and he must recover it to save his uncle's failing mind.Brianna Wellbrook, a Cornish Pixie, has no choice but to use the gold her ancestor stole two centuries earlier. Her little sister is very ill, and no magic will heal her. She was warned that someone will come to retrieve it but she never expected such a strong and handsome Braunach.A dark presence followed Luke on his jump, and he wants the gold. Will Luke find a way to save the treasure and their loved ones before all is lost?

The guy who wants to settle downThe girl afraid to lose herself againShowing her hand...showing his heartAnd a chance to have foreverJessie Wilde survived an abusive boyfriend and now just wants to live her own life. Her enthusiasm and expertise sell the environmental features of the idyllic town of Cypress Corners but she doubts her own worth, often hiding behind her glasses and bulky clothes.Former beach bum Noah Brady builds houses but he wants to make a home for himself and his young son. He doesn't know if he has it in him, though. He's never been a commitment or future kind of guy.When he meets Jessie, and gets to know the sweet smart girl inside, he has to figure out how to do this relationship thing. He's starting to think she just might be his forever. Can Noah show Jessie there's more to life than just surviving?Or will her fear of the past keep her from reaching for her future?

Celebrate Autumn in Cypress Corners with this Contemporary Romantic Comedy from bestselling author JoMarie DeGioia The guy who can be whatever he needs to be The girl who wants to stand on her ownFun and fast...light and easyAnd a dream that just might come trueEli Graham grew up in foster care, and always tried his best to fit in. He's a people-pleaser, and his talent and temperament bring him success in his sales career at Chapman Financial. He never lets anybody see the lonely guy he hides behind his charm and sparkle. Or the hope for family and connection he can't seem to shake.Caro Richmond owns her own bakery in Cypress Corners, creating new recipes and trying new things at least where her baking is concerned. She suffered a heartbreaking loss three years ago, but it isn't the loss of her fianc that haunts her. Work is her focus now. She'll leave the living to somebody else.When Eli comes to work in Cypress, he's immediately taken with Caro. She's gorgeous, but she also seems like she needs some fun in her life. He's just the guy to give it to her, and the annual Fall Festival would be a great place to start. They begin to date, and both of them start to think this might be more than just fun and easy.Can Eli trust that what he's feeling is something real?Or is he just dreaming of a future he can never have?

The guy who hides behind a cool maskThe girl who feels she can't live up to expectationsAn appearance of perfection...a very real passionAnd a love that can see through to the insideCorporate lawyer Derek Stone is respected and valued at Chapman Financial. Raised in a privileged world as the son of a highly-successful Boston attorney, he's hidden the ugly truth of his father's drunken abuse for years now. When he's offered a new job at Cypress Corners as in-house counsel, he sees it as a chance to keep his mother safe from his father. And maybe start a new life for himself.Bree James ran from her own country club life a year ago when her grandmother passed away and left her financially independent. She's been living and working in Cypress Corners since, but has yet to begin her own life. She longs for something real to hold onto but doubts she'll ever find it.Derek and Bree see a lot of themselves in each other, and neither wants to acknowledge their attraction. Bree maintains her cool fa ade while Derek fosters the stick-up-his-butt reputation that preceded him to Cypress. But that all changes in a second when he kisses Bree.Can the two of them let down their guard long enough to see what's right in front of them?Or will their insecurities about the past keep them from their possible future?

A gentleman who laughs his way through lifeA lady who longs for a family of her ownUndeniable attraction...a big misconceptionAnd a love that's the greatest treasure of allBaron Philip Wilton, heir to the Earl of Bridgewater, enjoys a carefree life without responsiblities. When he stumbles across a gorgeous young woman in need of rescue at a country inn, he can't help but come to her aid. He demands her passion in return, however. Something the girl refuses him.Lady Margaret, Maggie, Penworth lost her mother and the only home she's ever known. Mishaps and poor planning while traveling to her uncle's estate assures her she knows little of the world outside the small cottage she shared with her mother. A handsome gentleman settles her bill and, though she would never reward him with her body, he steals a kiss she cannot forget.When Philip finds Maggie at the Earl of Bridgewater's estate, he believes fate threw them together. He soon realizes she isn't the light-skirt he believed, but he still wants her with everything in him. She's the sweetest, most beautiful woman he's ever known. He's determined to marry her, but he discovers a truth about her that could change everything.Can Philip keep a secret that could ultimately break Maggie's heart?Or will the truth come out and threaten everything they have together?

A gentleman determined to regain his family fortuneA lady who is as bold as she is beautifulRunaway attraction...tender affectionAnd a mystery that could tear them apartMichael Reed, Viscount Balsam, inherited little but his ancient home in Cornwall when his father passed away a year earlier. He partners with his good friend to train and race horses, intent on remaking his fortune.Lady Elizabeth, Betsy, Bridgewater is tempted to accept an older gentleman's proposal, if only to curb what her mother calls her wild streak. When Michael and Betsy meet at the Derby, sparks fly. When they reconnect at Bridgewater Park weeks later, they can't ignore their attraction or their affection. Despite Betsy's imminent betrothal and Michael's troubling finances, neither can imagine life without the other.Once back at Michael's Cornwall estate, Betsy begins to look into his family mystery. He doesn't want her interference, or for her to learn of the unsettling childhood memories that haunt him.Can Michael accept Betsy's help to learn the truth?Or will his reluctance cause an estrangement that can never be mended?

The guy who doesn't believe in foreverThe girl who has faith in the magic of ChristmasA stocking full of wishes...a sprig of mistletoeAnd a chance to find love under the treeZach Harris knows better than to wish for family. His mother ran off when he was a kid and his late father was distant. Now he and his brother are selling the family ranch, his last tie to his parents. For him, Christmas is just another day.Joy Rollins loves everything about Christmas. She's living at the Cypress Inn this season, helping her mother run the place since giving up on grad school. She wishes that the holiday will bring inspiration for her artist's soul. Meeting Zach Harris at Thanksgiving makes her wish for a little romance, too.When Zach moves into the inn, Joy vows to get him into the holiday spirit. They flirt and kiss under the mistletoe, and as they grow closer she feels artistic inspiration again. But when old family hurt comes back like the ghost of Christmas past, Zach can't shake the certainty that Joy will leave just like his mother did.Can Joy show Zach the love and magic of Christmas?Or will he give up on the wish for happiness?

Return to Cypress Corners with the latest Contemporary Romantic Comedy from bestselling author JoMarie DeGioia The guy who wants to live his own lifeThe girl who has loved him foreverA love rekindled...like moths to a flame And the chance to have something realNate Bauer, an entomologist and self-proclaimed bug nerd, is eager to start his new job in Cypress Corners. He's hoping it's a new start, too. He cares for his emotionally-fragile mother, in a kind of half-life with no emotional entanglements of his own.Becky Rollins loves her job at the Cypress Institute. As the director's Gal Friday, she's the center of just about everything that happens there. Living on her own for the past few months has given her a dose of independence. Running into her ex, Bugs Bauer? That makes her realize independence can be lonely, too.When Nate sees Becky, it's like the ten years since they were together never happened. The pretty teenager he knew is now a gorgeous woman, and as smart and sassy as she was back then. She bugs him in the best way, and their attraction is as strong as ever. They grow closer, and attraction begins to lead somewhere neither of them expected. But when family issues come up, Nate can't help but feel that he just isn't meant to have his own life.Can Becky show Nate that something real is worth going all in?Or will he let what's bugging him ruin what they might have together?

The guy who never quite fit in The girl who got away A new life...a new start And seeing forever in her eyes Shannon Wilde moved to Mimosa Key for a reboot. Leaving a string of bad boyfriends and bad decisions behind her, she's ready for a new life by the Gulf in Barefoot Bay. Her job at the Eucalyptus Spa at Casa Blanca Resort gives her the chance to start her life over. Billy Harris grew up on his uncle's ranch as a poor relation. To his shock, the man left him a fortune when he died. Now Billy is buying his own piece of land in Cypress Corners, Florida, and plans to model his goat farm and visitor center after the amazing project planned on Barefoot Bay. He wants to make something of himself. Maybe then he can finally forget the girl who got away. Billy and Shannon had one incredible night together six months ago, and since then he's been carrying a torch for her. He watched as she fell for one jerk after another, and vows that if they ever get together again he'll make sure she sticks with him. When Billy shows up at the spa, Shannon's stunned. He's hot and sweet, and the best guy she's ever known. He's also the one guy who knows all of her dirty secrets. Still, she can't deny the attraction that sizzles between them. Or how good he makes her feel about herself. Will Billy be able to convince Shannon that they have a chance at forever? Or will she deny the love he sees in her eyes? This story is set in a world based on Roxanne St. Claire's Barefoot Bay Series; it is published with the permission of Roxanne St. Claire. Visit her website for links to her books and more information.

One heated night under the starsA reunion that could change everythingCan he give her a reason to trust in forever?Or is he pushing for too much too fast? Chase Harris has always longed for family. His mother ran off when he was a kid and his late father was distant at best. He was still stinging from his divorce when he met the woman of his dreams at his cousin Billy's wedding in Cypress Corners. Their night together in a rustic tent-cabin gave new meaning to the words "great outdoors." When Billy asks him to go to Serenity Shores on business six weeks later, he jumps at the chance to escape the Valentine's Day celebrations in Cypress and reconnect with the girl he just can't seem to forget. Carrie Boyles is never impulsive, but Chase was the perfect balm to her bruised heart that magical night under the stars. She'd been cheated on and dumped, and Chase was sweet and the hottest guy she'd ever met. Now that she's back to work at the Serenity Spa in the Crescent Resort, she realizes that her one fling will have forever consequences. She can hardly believe it when Chase shows up at the resort on the very day she discovers she's pregnant. He stirs up all sorts of feelings, tender tempting feelings, but she doesn't want to be hurt again.When Chase sees Carrie, it's like lightning struck twice. He wants to find out what they can be to each other, and her little surprise just might give him what he's always wanted. Will Carrie give Chase the chance to make them a family?Or will she protect her heart and risk losing any chance at happiness?

A gentleman who solves the most challenging casesA young woman who keeps her own secrets closeWill the threat of danger draw them closer together?Or will he let his painful past keep him from seeing his future?Robert Shelby was beaten, betrayed, and held prisoner for months. Now, a year after his rescue, he loses himself in his work. A gifted private investigator, he takes cases of missing persons and missing goods. He turns a blind eye to smugglers who ply their trade close to his estate in Sussex, leaving the matter to the law. He also seeks to ignore the constable's inquisitive daughter, despite his attraction to her.Diana Ashley keeps watch over her brother as he works with the smugglers on the River Arun. She made a promise to her late mother to see to his safety and her father, the constable, cannot know of her brother's involvement or her concealment of it. She is tired of her duty, and longs to convince her brother to give up the dangerous work. One night Robert finds her on the bluff near his home, but despite his probing questions she won't reveal the true reason for her nightly vigils.There is more than smuggling going on in Sussex, and when her brother is accused of a horrible crime she goes to Robert for help clearing his name. Mutual attraction swiftly turns to passion, and she suspects that her heart is in more danger than she herself had ever been while keeping an eye on her brother. Robert is drawn to her sweetness, beauty, and quick mind, but believes she is better off without a scarred man like him.Can Robert make room in his heart for her?Or will past pain and betrayal drive him deny the love they share?

The Sierra Nevada are just bumps standing between Laurel Tanner and her dream.When artist Laurel Tanner is left broke and brokenhearted by her mother's death and her ex's desertion, her only chance to open her own studio and gallery depends on getting to Reno and snagging a fat commission. But a steep rocky mountain road, and a hot Forest Ranger, may have other plans for her in the first book in this new Small-Town Romantic Comedy Series from Bestselling Author JoMarie DeGioia.A city girl stranded on a rocky mountain road.The Forest Ranger who comes to her rescue.An unexpected encounter at 5000 feet...Should she chase a dream or find a new one?Two months after her mother's death, Laurel leaves San Francisco broke and brokenhearted. She heads for Reno to get a commission, hoping to earn enough to open her own art studio and gallery. With no opportunities behind her, this is her best shot. When she nearly runs into a deer, she swerves and hits a rock wall. Can her day get any worse?The sound of a crash draws Forest Ranger Jack Butler from his off-duty hike, and he finds a gorgeous girl sitting by her crumpled convertible. He's always been a sucker for a damsel in distress, and can't ignore the attraction burning between them. They soon share a kiss hot enough to start a forest fire.While her car is being fixed, the quaint town of Cloud Canyon welcomes Laurel. She finds herself surrounded by warm, meddlesome, well-meaning Butlers, and she's tempted to put her studio on hold if it means she can have a new life with Jack. And maybe a new family too. Jack, still stinging from his failed marriage, doubts he'll be enough for her to stay.Will falling for Jack keep her from chasing her dream?Or will she find a new one in Cloud Canyon?

A gentleman who masks his emotionsA lady who pretends to be something she's notSecret desires...secret pleasuresAnd a love to reveal both their heartsLeft destitute and ruined, Marianne Ellsworth has one option left. She has to become a courtesan to keep her family safe. Their future depends on her younger sister marrying a rich man, and the money Marianne makes allows them to circulate in London society. As the great granddaughter of an earl, she knows full well that society will turn on them should her secret be revealed.Marcus Lacey, the Earl of Lacey, must wed soon to satisfy his father's will. Though considered cold and reserved, he is captivated by the woman purchased for his pleasure. Unable to think of her with another man, he pays for her exclusivity through the Season.Marianne struggles to maintain her masquerade, avoiding Marcus in company even as she is losing her heart to him. Marcus is falling for his mistress, charmed by her grace and warmth as well as her sensuality. He craves her, heart and soul, but must bow to his obligations by the Season's end.Will Marcus cast her aside if he discovers her deception?Or will he keep her secret along with her heart?