Mr. Imperfect: Lost Boys #1


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A second chance for love...or finally getting the last word? It's a tough choice when your sexy childhood sweetheart shows up in this award-winning small town romance by Karina Bliss. She broke his heart... It takes a funeral to drag bad-boy millionaire Christian Kelly back to his rural New Zealand hometown. Now thanks to an ancient IOU, he's stuck there trying to save the inheritance of the only woman who ever dumped him. His first love, Kezia Rose. He never said goodbye.... These days she might be a respected pillar of the community, but Kezia will dance with the devil if it will keep a 100-year-old hotel in her family—except this time she’s calling the tune. What if all you ever wanted were the things you left behind? As old secrets are revealed, they're faced with the same dilemma. Can a tough guy find the courage to be vulnerable? Should a strong woman settle for a man who refuses to need her? Fourteen years on, trusting love is still the hardest choice of all. Winner of The Romantic Book of the Year (RUBY) Australia. “Loved it. Go buy it if you want a to-die-for hero as well as a wonderful and honest story.” NYT bestseller, Nalini Singh. The Lost Boy series Mr. Imperfect Mr. Irresistible Mr. Unforgettable Mr. Undeniable The Lost Boys: A Complete Romance Series: 4 Book Box Set




Mr. Irresistible: Lost Boys #2


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A crusading journalist discovers appearances are deceptive when she's maneuvered into a river journey by a sexy millionaire playboy in this modern spin on Pride & Prejudice by award-winning author Karina Bliss. She's a crusader, he's a maverick. To everybody else, billionaire Jordan King is a selfless philanthropist and most-eligible bachelor, but newspaper columnist Kate Brogan has inside information that he is a home wrecker—handsome and full of false promises. Just like her philandering father. He denies his insecurities, she's only too aware of hers. Oh, how Jordan King loves a good challenge. Besides, he can't let Kate's scathing newspaper article go unanswered, not when destroying his reputation also jeopardizes his camp for underprivileged kids. He wants her, she wants someone else. Setting the record straight is only one of the reasons Jordan has for getting the incredibly sexy Ms. Brogan in a canoe for five days on the wild reaches of New Zealand's Whanganui River. They're perfect for each other. All Kate has to do is complete the five-day trip and Jordan will pay one hundred grand to her favorite charity. All Jordan has to do is convince her he's the right guy. The Lost Boy series Mr. Imperfect Mr. Irresistible Mr. Unforgettable Mr. Undeniable Note: All these books can be read as standalones.




Mr. Undeniable: Lost Boys #4


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A businessman inherits custody of three children with his ex wife, the woman he walked away from after a personal tragedy in this poignant story of second chances by award-winning author Karina Bliss. Just when he has accepted that he'll never be a father, Jack Galloway inherits not one, but three kids. He's supposed to raise this family with his ex? And his ex-wife, Roz, has her own ideas about parenting. She's already doling out domestic duties, as if he had all the time in the world away from his business. She's also got some crazy notion, that, thanks to their unexpected “family,” the two of them have been handed a second chance. As if he'll let either of them get their hearts broken again. If he could just crush the hope that hearts can be mended, and love will always find a way. * Previously titled SECOND-CHANCE FAMILY. A Romantic Times Top Pick. Finalist in Australia's Romantic Book of the Year (2009). “…a touching story about grief and forgiveness...The trials and tribulations of family life are equally sprinkled with heart-warming and even humorous events; all vividly described. Readers are drawn in and encouraged to care deeply for this family by Ms. Bliss’s creative talent. Karina Bliss will definitely be added to my favourite author list” Donna Zaph, CataRomance The Lost Boy series Mr. Imperfect Mr. Irresistible Mr. Unforgettable Mr. Undeniable




Mr. Unforgettable: Lost Boys #3


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The widowed mayor of a small town struggles professionally and personally when her affair with an unsuitable man becomes so much more for both of them in this sexy romance by award-winning author Karina Bliss. Her marriage was perfect, his was a disaster...An ideal match? Reclusive billionaire Luke Carter can never forget that he'd been abandoned as a child. And that's why he's driven to build his camp for underprivileged kids in small-town Beacon Bay. If only the coastal New Zealand community trusted his motives. His only ally is mayor Elizabeth Light, a woman he wants to know better... Widow Liz Light had mixed feelings about the camp, but she does need swimming lessons for a public fundraiser. Former Olympic swimmer Luke is the only person in Beacon Bay capable of both teaching her and keeping his mouth shut. Devoted to her husband's memory she's shocked to find herself drawn into a no-strings affair. As they come to depend on each other outside the bedroom Liz has to choose publicly where her loyalties lie–with Luke or her late husband–and decide once and for all which man is truly unforgettable. The Lost Boy series Mr. Imperfect Mr. Irresistible Mr. Unforgettable Mr. Undeniable Note: All these books can be read as standalones.




The Lost Boys: A Complete Romance Series : 4 Book Box Set


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Four contemporary love stories that will give you all the feels… “Bliss’s writing style is complex and enjoyable, thought-provoking and captivating.” Mr. Imperfect A second chance for love...or the last word? It's a tough choice when your sexy childhood sweetheart shows up in this award-winning rural romance. It takes a funeral to drag bad-boy millionaire Christian Kelly back to his rural New Zealand hometown. Now thanks to an ancient IOU, he's stuck there trying to save the inheritance of the only woman who ever dumped him. Can a loner find the courage to be vulnerable? Should a nurturer settle for a man who refuses to need her? Romantic Book of the Year (RuBY) winner Australia Mr. Irresistible A crusading journalist discovers appearances are deceptive when she's maneuvered into a river journey by a sexy millionaire playboy in this modern spin on Pride & Prejudice. To everybody else, millionaire Jordan King is a selfless philanthropist and most-eligible bachelor, but newspaper columnist Kate Brogan has inside information that he is a home wrecker—handsome and full of false promises. Just like her philandering father. Oh, how Jordan loves a good challenge… Mr. Unforgettable The widowed mayor of a small town struggles professionally and personally when her affair with an unsuitable man becomes so much more for both of them in this sexy romance. Reclusive millionaire Luke Carter can never forget that he’d been abandoned as a child. And that’s why he's driven to build his camp for underprivileged kids in small-town Beacon Bay. If only the coastal New Zealand community trusted his motives. His only ally is widowed mayor Elizabeth Light, a woman he wants to know better… Mr. Undeniable A businessman inherits custody of three children with his ex-wife, the woman he walked away from after a personal tragedy in this poignant story of second chances. Just when he has accepted that he’ll never be a father, Jack Galloway inherits not one, but three kids. He’s supposed to raise this family with his ex-wife, but Roz has her own ideas about parenting. She’s also got some crazy notion, that, thanks to their unexpected “family,” the two of them have been handed a second chance… Romantic Book of the Year (RuBY) finalist Australia




First Loves: A First in Series Collection


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A starter pack of first-in series romances from award-winning author, Karina Bliss. With BONUS book. Mr. Imperfect (Lost Boys #1) It takes a funeral to drag bad-boy billionaire Christian Kelly back to his rural New Zealand hometown. Now thanks to an ancient IOU, he’s stuck there trying to save the inheritance of the only woman who ever dumped him. Romantic Book of the Year (RuBY) winner Australia The Soldier’s Wedding (Special Forces #1) Special Forces soldier Dan Jansen has come home from Afghanistan with one objective: to marry Josephine Swann. First he has to convince his childhood friend that their marriage ‘agreement,’ a tipsy scrawl on a beer coaster three years ago, is binding. “Karina Bliss is an excellent writer whose plots are so complex and her characters so realistic that readers are given much more than cookie cutter rehashes of classic stories. Also, her solutions to the problems are unique…” ~Desert Isle Keeper. All About Romance. What The Librarian Did (a ROCK SOLID Romance curtain-raiser) Is Rachel Robinson the only one on campus who doesn’t know who Devin Freedman is? No big deal except that the bad-boy rock star gets a kick out of Rachel’s refusal to worship at his feet. And that seems to have provoked his undivided attention. “Romance readers have a noise we make when we mention a book that’s tremendously good. It’s somewhere between a gasp and a sigh…” ~Smart Bitches, Trashy Books Best Romance BONUS BOOK - Rise (a ROCK SOLID romance #1) Elizabeth Winston is an award-winning biographer with no interest in writing about celebrities. But when she winds up working with gorgeous rock star Zander, the chemistry between them is sizzling hot… When in her life will she get another chance to work with a living legend? But saying yes to one temptation soon leads to another. Suddenly she’s having heated fantasies about her subject, fantasies this blue-eyed devil is only too willing to stoke. “If you like your romance fiction intelligent, intense, and unforgettable, add this one to your must-read list immediately.” ~The Romance Dish




Special Forces: A Complete Military Romance Series


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One ambush. Four soldiers. Coming home to the healing power of love. The Soldier’s Wedding After returning from Afghanistan, Special Forces veteran Dan has only one mission: to persuade Jo to become his wife. Can he prove to his best friend that they can create a love story for the ages? Jo has only thought of Dan romantically once; the night before a surgery that changed her life. Friendship is all she has to offer as she struggles to care for her grandmother and save her business. Except the new way he sees her is becoming dangerously addictive... Desert Island Keeper—Allaboutromance The Rescue Mission Viv Jansen's creative solutions work well as an international costume designer, not so well as her family's black sheep. But she's going to save the day—if only her brother's military buddy Ross will move his disapproving Alpha-ness out of the way and help! Chaos theory has always been her modus operandi but falling for the enemy—a guy whose friends call him Iceman—could be the most dangerous thing she's ever done. Bring Him Home When Nate discovers Claire can't forgive her late husband for breaking a crucial promise, he sees his path to salvation. He'll be his buddy’s advocate and secure Steve's place in his wife's memory. The last thing he intends is to find himself in a love triangle with his dead best friend. A Book Club pick at SmartBitchesLovesTrashyBooks. A Prior Engagement After eighteen months as a POW presumed dead, Lee Davis is finally going home. Back to his family, friends and... fiancée? Except that the night before his last deployment, Juliet Browne rejected his proposal. Which makes the sight of her playing the grieving almost-wife beyond infuriating. Feigning amnesia, Lee puts Jules's commitment to the test. Romantic Book of the Year (RuBY) finalist Australia.




One Imperfect Christmas


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Graphic designer Natalie Pearce faces the most difficult Christmas of her life. For almost a year, her mother has lain in a nursing home, the victim of a massive stroke, and Natalie blames herself for not being there when it happened. Worse, she's allowed the monstrous load of guilt to drive a wedge between her and everyone she loves—most of all her husband Daniel. Her marriage is on the verge of dissolving, her prayer life is suffering, and she's one Christmas away from hitting rock bottom Junior-high basketball coach Daniel Pearce is at his wit's end. Nothing he's done has been able to break through the wall Natalie has erected between them. And their daughter Lissa's adolescent rebellion isn't helping matters. As Daniel's hope reaches its lowest ebb, he wonders if this Christmas will spell the end of his marriage and the loss of everything he holds dear.







Design Analysis of Wide-body Aircraft


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