Stealing Hearts


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Bartender Mick Atwell has one more commitment before he leaves Magnolia Bay for Colorado: help his best friend, Tim, get his new wine bar POUR ready in time for its Valentine’s Day grand opening. But when Tim’s little sister Lucy breezes into town unexpectedly from New York for a visit, Mick doesn’t see how they’ll keep to their tight schedule—any more than he sees how this beautiful, spirited woman could possibly be the same irresponsible “kid” Tim has been complaining about for years… Despite her carefree smile, Lucy Waverly hasn’t come back to Magnolia Bay for a vacation—she’s come home to hide. After discovering her boss at the gallery is selling forgeries, she needs to lay low and figure out a plan to get herself out of this dangerous mess—a plan which can’t include falling for her brother’s sexy best friend, no matter how safe he makes her feel, or how his smoldering eyes turn her inside out. Mick has one foot out the door, but when Lucy's troubles follow her to Magnolia Bay, they are thrust together to keep one step ahead of danger and get POUR open in time. Soon the man who lives by his plans is wondering if the woman who lives by chance may not be worth breaking his rules for.




Stealing Hearts


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In the enchanting tapestry of Paris, a spellbinding narrative unfurls, weaving together the realms of artistry and desire, in a symphony of heists and hearts. Venture into the world of 'Stealing Hearts,' a captivating novel that harmonizes the allure of grand theft with the intoxication of romance beneath the Eiffel Tower's shadow. Meet Jared, a masterful and magnetic thief, whose artistry extends beyond pilfering masterpieces from the city's esteemed museums. His charm leaves a trail of bewitched women in its wake, each daring escapade culminating with a solitary red rose, an emblematic flourish that resonates with the fervent soul of the City of Love. Entwined in this mesmerizing escapade is Hallie, an ambitious and gifted art curator determined to etch her legacy onto the fiercely competitive Parisian art scene. Unbeknownst to her, her unwavering quest for justice thrusts her into an exhilarating game of cat and mouse with the enigmatic thief. As Hallie sets her sights on apprehending the elusive 'Heartthrob Thief,' she's poised to uncover a truth that will rewrite her notions of justice, leading her down a path rife with unexpected turns, a path that could redefine both her life and her heart. 'Stealing Hearts' navigates a narrative of intrigue, ardor, and redemption against the eternal backdrop of Paris's timeless allure. With each page, secrets unfurl, loyalties are tested, and hearts engage in an elegant dance of vulnerability and bravery. The narrative's cadence delves into the potency of love and the profound spectrum of human sentiment, illuminating the notion that even in the darkest recesses, love can flourish and redeem. This voyage invites you to join its odyssey into a realm of artful duplicity, where boundaries blur between right and wrong, and where stolen hearts might find their way to an unexpected haven. Within the romantic labyrinth of Paris, the audacious thief and the resolute curator shall discover that sometimes, the most extraordinary treasures aren't pilfered artifacts but the hearts that yield to love's call. Immerse yourself in the lyrical prose of 'Stealing Hearts,' and let the enchantment of Paris and the ardor of stolen hearts sweep you into a world where every stolen moment is a brushstroke on the canvas of destiny.




Stealing Hearts


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In the glittering South of France, Evie finds herself at a dangerous impasse where love, betrayal, and a stolen ruby pendant intertwine in a web of intrigue. Life took a sharp turn for Evie Madison the night her grandmother's necklace was brutally stolen. When it reappears ten years later at a private auction, Evie can't resist the temptation to steal it back. But is it fate, coincidence, or something more sinister that the first person she encounters after the theft is none other than Raphael Dauphin? The enigmatic French property magnate who shattered her heart when he vanished from her life that fateful night a decade ago. With security guards hot on her trail, Raph offers Evie an escape route—become his fake fiancée, in exchange for his protection, and help secure a crucial property deal on the French Riviera. But as their sizzling chemistry reignites, so does the threat from Evie's past. As the danger lurking in the shadows escalates, Raph realises the only way to keep Evie safe is to unravel the truth behind the stolen jewel, starting with confronting their own tempestuous history. “Stealing Hearts will transport you to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean, where the stakes are high, and true love hangs in the balance.”




Heart of Steel


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Heart of Steel


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Journey to New York Times bestelling author Meljean Brook's gritty, alluring world of the Iron Seas, and gear up for passionate steampunk adventure... As the mercenary captain of the Lady Corsair, Yasmeen has learned to keep her heart as cold as steel, her only loyalty bound to her ship and her crew. So when a man who once tried to seize her airship returns from the dead, Yasmeen will be damned if she gives him another opportunity to take control. Treasure-hunter Archimedes Fox isn’t interested in the Lady Corsair—he wants her coldhearted captain and the valuable da Vinci sketch she stole from him. To reclaim it, Archimedes is determined to seduce the stubborn woman who once tossed him to a ravenous pack of zombies, but she’s no easy conquest. When da Vinci’s sketch attracts a dangerous amount of attention, Yasmeen and Archimedes journey to Horde-occupied Morocco—and straight into their enemy’s hands. But as they fight to save themselves and a city on the brink of rebellion, the greatest peril Yasmeen faces is from the man who seeks to melt her icy heart…




Hearts Of Steel


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The first book in the new Family Reunion series involving the Johnson family follows businesswoman Shiri Rowlan, who meets her match in football star Jack "JD" Deneen, as she finds herself falling in love with JD, due to the clever matchmaking schemes of her family, but a misunderstanding threatens to shatter their newfound happiness. Original.




Economies of Literature and Knowledge in Early Modern Europe


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Placing ‘literature’ at the centre of Renaissance economic knowledge, this book offers a distinct intervention in the history of early modern epistemology. It is premised on the belief that early modern practices of change and exchange produced a range of epistemic shifts and crises, which, nonetheless, lacked a systematic vocabulary. These essays collectively tap into the imaginative kernel at the core of economic experience, to grasp and give expression to some of its more elusive experiential dimensions. The essays gathered here probe the early modern interface between imaginative and mercantile knowledge, between technologies of change in the field of commerce and transactions in the sphere of cultural production, and between forms of transaction and representation. In the process, they go beyond the specific interrelation of economic life and literary work to bring back into view the thresholds between economics on the one hand, and religious, legal and natural philosophical epistemologies on the other.







Whispering Christmas


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Famous country singer, Nyx Wilde, returns to her hometown in Candlewood Falls, in time for the holidays because her recent hearing problems have forced her to cancel her tour and leave the music scene behind. She battles her new existence, wanting desperately to go back to her calling—the way it was before. Single dad, Ford McKay, and the Candlewood Falls High School principal, swore he’d never allow Nyx Wilde back in his world after she left him and broke his heart. He doesn’t regret his decision for a practical, safe career and predictable reality, until he encounters Nyx again. Now all the things he believed to be true about himself might be lies he created to keep remorse from knocking at his door. Two people thrown together by chance will be forced to reexamine the paths they have chosen. Can life begin again without the sounds of applause? Is regret the unmovable roadblock? Whispering Christmas is a story about acceptance and searching for the courage to face unforeseen circumstances.




Beginning Over


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Petra Wilde has always taken the path most expected of her. But not anymore. She's determined to create the life she wants. Though she has no idea how. With her cranky nineteen-year-old daughter in tow, she returns to Candlewood Falls to pack up her dying mother's belongings. Unsure and afraid to face the life her mother left behind, Petra avoids the inevitable and signs up for a cooking class. Maverick Labraccio's life changed forever one horrible day five years ago. He went from being a top chef to a man stuck in the web of his misfortune. Now, forced by guilt, he agrees to teach a cooking class, that he knows he'll hate. So instead of teaching, he signs the class up for a food competition. Pass or fail. Win or lose. Doesn't matter. Until he gets to know one of his students. Petra and Mav have a lot to digest this summer. They must learn together that true love is the secret ingredient to the best meals. And that mistakes can be forgiven and the past doesn't define you. But will they figure it out before the timer runs down and they spoil it all?