Kirjahaku

A seamstress. A naval officer. An impossible decision. Harley Smith has always been unlucky in love, and this year is no different. Even if she can't get her best friend's brother out of her head. It's been almost a year, and with Valentine's Day approaching and no date in sight, perhaps it's time to stop holding out hope on her dreams. Maybe she should make her own happily ever after... Joey Gray is a sailor through and through. He's been hurt before, and his job has become the only thing he can truly count on. But then he met his sister's best friend - the woman who has filled his dreams for months on end, regardless of how much he has tried to forget her. Now his career isn't as fulfilling as it once was, and he knows who's responsible. He needs to see her again. And what better day to tell her how he feels than on her birthday-Valentine's Day? But is one week enough time to figure out what they have?

One dressmaker. One billionaire. Two broken hearts. How long could it last? Darlington Vineyard is the perfect wedding venue, and Andie Gray has always made sure she had a date booked, with or without a fiance. Her dreams come true when she lands the perfect man to go with the perfect venue, but then she discovers he's not who she thought he was. All of a sudden love and fairy tales no longer make sense, leaving her questioning everything about her life... Taylor Ballin knows what he wants, and love isn't it. He's been burned before, and it won't happen again. How was he to know that offering to pay for his sister's wedding would bring bridal seamstress Andie Gray, with her maddening allure, into his world and tear down the walls he'd built around his heart? She's the kind of woman he's spent ten years avoiding, and he's everything her ex is. But the pull between them is unavoidable and neither of them can fight it. Perhaps a no-strings-attached kind of deal is exactly what they both need. Or is it the one thing they should avoid?

There's something to be said about holding onto unrealistic dreams and loose promises-they rarely come to fruition.Looking for a change of pace, Scott moved to Paris to chase an unrealistic dream. But after two years of hard work in a mundane job, he wonders if his dream will ever come to fruition. When he saw her for the first time, he thought he'd seen a goddess.It scared the hell out of him.How could he chase his dream when she occupied his mind?Olivia moved to Paris for one thing-to keep a promise she made when she was twelve. But when her life starts to feel stagnant, she feels like she's fooling herself for holding on to her dream for so long, even if she finds it impossible to let it go. When she collided into his chest, she felt like she'd been electrocuted.It was undeniable-they had chemistry.But would she ever be able to let go of her dream to let him in?

Alex moved to Ireland for two reasons: to take on his inheritance-an old dilapidated inn-and to find a distraction. And when that distraction presents itself in the form of an irresistible woman who sets his heart on fire, thoughts of his ex quickly become a distant memory.But when citizenship becomes a necessity and the requirements seem impossible, Alex has to consider every option to stay-including marriage. There was just one minor detail he had to sort out...Who else would a marriage of convenience benefit in the twenty-first century?Brigid's always been under pressure to follow her daddy's traditions. But when she discovers she's pregnant and her ex is marrying someone else, she knows she's running out of time to do something about it before she's cast out from her family.She thought Alex's proposition was outrageous. Then again, it was the only way to save face with her daddy and save the inn she cared so much about. Maybe a marriage of convenience with this incredibly sexy man wouldn't be such a bad idea.**The Irish Maiden is the second book of the Cities of the World romance series. Each book can be read as a standalone or in order.***

When love collides with fear, can two hearts find their way to happiness?Port Pirie firefighter, Nick Harrow, knows how dangerous his job can be. Haunted by his past, he's determined to never fall in love. But when Liz comes crashing into his life, he's faced with an impossible decision. She brings him a sense of peace he never knew he needed, but he fears losing her more than anything.Event planner, Liz Henders, has spent too long feeling adrift. Moving to Port Pirie for a new job is just the first step in her quest to rediscover herself. A relationship is the last thing on her mind, but a charming firefighter keeps finding his way into her world, making it harder to keep her heart and her career apart.Can Liz have it all? And can Nick conquer his past and open himself up to the happiness he deserves?

When love and danger collide, can they overcome the past to protect their future?Firefighter, Dave Harrow, never got over his first love. After a life-changing injury on the job, he's embraced a life of solitude. That is, until Ainslie reappears in his life, terrified and with her son in tow.Ainslie Barland's biggest regret was leaving the one man she's ever truly loved. Now, on the run from her ex's gang, her sole focus is protecting her son, Cliff. Her unexpected reunion with Dave could be fate, but she's not sure she's worthy of his help. He deserves better than someone like her. But he might be the only one who can save her son.Can Ainslie put aside her fears and accept Dave's help? And will Dave ever be able to forgive her for all the secrets she's kept from him?

Two hearts. One friendship. Will they risk it all for a chance at love?Fitz Harrow has always taken his friendship with Hattie for granted-until he returns home after firefighter recruitment training and everything begins to change. Hattie is ready to find someone to spend the rest of her life with, and she turns to Fitz for help in her search. But as the lines between friendship and something more blur, Fitz finds himself torn. He knows the dangers of his job, and Hattie deserves a future he can't promise.For Hattie Wilson, Fitz has always been her rock in a life full of uncertainty. But after months apart, the man who returns is not the one she remembers. Now, his smile makes her heart race, and she longs for his touch-a desire she never saw coming. But Fitz is off-limits, and the thought of losing him is unbearable.Are they willing to risk everything for a chance at something more?

When Emma is shocked to the core by a surprise break-up, the sudden arrival of the 'new girl at school' sends her into a frenzy and pushes her down a journey of heartbreak and betrayal. Will Emma be able to overcome life's hurdles and learn to love again?After spending her life moving around and facing troubles of her own, Ren e is glad to be in her last year of school. That is, until she meets Emma. Will Ren e be able to find acceptance and friendship in her new town?

She's a twenty-nine-year-old, unemployed, aspiring writer who hasn't so much as had a first kiss, let alone a first date.He's a thirty-four-year-old, self-sufficient bartender who knows how to treat a woman right. She's looking for inspiration. He happens to be at the wrong places at the right times.Set in Australia, "Writing You" is a sweet romance novella - perfect for a light read.

When one just isn't enough...When Macie watches Reese, the man of her dreams and best friend, slip right through her fingers, she succumbs to the fact that he'll never be hers - he never was. But when she finds herself being Reese's first call for help, she realises that feelings aren't so hard to forget after all. At least she'll have two seven-month-old boys to keep her busy. Looking after kids shouldn't be too hard...right?**A romantic comedy that's so funny, it hurts.**

Fool's Gold, Arizona has one distinct problem for the Mitchell brothers-the distinct lack of suitable women.Cal did what he thought was the best thing to do in a town with no prospects and sent for a wife, urging his brothers to do the same. Sure, he was the first man in Fool's Gold to have a mail order bride, but he had nothing to lose. Besides, how much trouble could it be? Kirsten is the most beautiful woman he'd ever laid eyes on, and most certainly his idea of a perfect wife-beautiful, sweet, cooks, great with children. And spoke an entirely different language.Without words, they have a connection. But without a proper way to communicate, can that connection be sustained?**"The Calm in the Storm" is the first book of the Mail Order Brides series. Each book can be read as a standalone or as part of the series (recommended).**

Fool's Gold, Arizona has one distinct problem for the Mitchell brothers-the distinct lack of suitable women.Rider took his brothers up on a challenge, sending for a wife of his own in hopes that his younger brother will do the same. As far as he saw it, he had a lot to gain and nothing to lose in having a wife. What he hadn't expected was that his wife would be unlike any woman he'd ever met before.Josie is headstrong, independent, has a mind of her own, and has no problem telling Rider what she thinks of him. Rider is a master at breaking in horses. Can he break through Josie's fa ade and discover what lies beneath?**"The Warmth in the Winter" is the second book of the Mail Order Brides series. Each book can be read as a standalone or as part of the series (recommended).**

Fool's Gold, Arizona has one significant problem for the Mitchell brothers-the distinct lack of suitable women.Ben's been in love before. But after losing her to scarlet fever before they could marry, it's taken all of his courage and guts to follow in his brothers' footsteps and send for a mail order bride. What he hadn't expected was for his new wife to be a spitting image of his deceased fiancee.Ruth might look exactly like Anna had, but she is an entirely different person. He just needs to look past what she looks like and see the person inside.This marriage will either make or break Ben. Which will it be?**"The Song in the Silence" is the third book of the Mail Order Brides series. Each book can be read as a standalone or as part of the series (recommended).**

The Ponderosa Cafe is more than just Ponderosa's one and only cafe--it's Alison Fletcher's life. But when she finds herself up to her head in debt, the possibility of losing the cafe is a harsh reality. And with Summerfest--the town's annual Summer festival--around the corner, how could it get any worse?Patrick McCoy is the new guy in town, and he needs Alison's help--and he's willing to pay. But when their business arrangement starts to develop into something more, Alison has to decide what's more important to her: following her heart, or keeping her deceased father's tradition alive. She can't have the best of both worlds.Or can she?

Noel Sutton is a busy, hard-working man who's dead-set on two things-he's destined to be alone, and he does not do Christmas. He doesn't think Christmas, he doesn't like Christmas, and he wishes he could skip Christmas altogether. Being dragged to his best friend's home for Christmas is definitely not on his agenda. Until it is.Christmas is a time of joy, thanksgiving, family, miracles, and celebrations. And Avery Young loves all things Christmas. Seeing that her brother brought his best friend home for Christmas would have once been a dream come true-ten years ago, when she'd had a mad schoolgirl crush on the guy. And at first, it almost was. Until she realised he was a completely different man to the guy she used to know. Avery couldn't understand how anyone could not love Christmas, and Noel couldn't comprehend how his best friend's little sister could make him feel like no other woman had before. Will spending Christmas together change both of their lives for good?

Ray has a secret.The kind of secret that could change the very way he lives his life, the way people treat him. He's determined to live a life as normal as he can possibly manage. Coming from the spotlight shouldn't make that too hard, right?He can't get close to anyone. He couldn't bring her into the spotlight--she wasn't designed for that life. But he also can't ignore the pull towards her.Natalia changed everything. Her looks, her last name, her style. She made a deal with her parents to spend her university living how she wanted to, as long as she studied Law. As long as no one found out who she was. And no one got too close.Bumping into Ray made her carefully constructed life unbalanced. Can she trust that he doesn't know who she is? Or is he simply a good actor?Valentine's Day is approaching. Will it be the first year she's not alone?