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Museum curator Summer Bennett knows that happily ever afters are not make-believe. After all, her siblings all found their soul mates, so she's optimistic her Prince Charming will come along too...eventually. In the meantime, she focuses on her job and her volunteering - which brings her face-to-face with one of Hollywood's hottest A-listers. When Alexander Westbrook flashes America's favorite panty-melting smile, Summer's entire body responds.

Christopher Perri - aka Dante Perry - infiltrated the Madigan organization with one goal: vengeance for his murdered partner. Falling for the assassin at the head of the table wasn't part of the plan, but Hawes Madigan is not the cold, untouchable Prince of Killers Chris expected. Everything about the newly crowned king is hot, and every inch of him eminently touchable...and off-limits once Chris's cover is blown. Exposure couldn't come at a worse time. Hawes's throne is threatened, and Chris suspects the same person who killed his partner is behind the coup.

Jessica Haydn loves her life. She moved to London, the city of her dreams, and she's working hard to prove herself at her new job. Dating isn't on her radar, and a certain irresistible Brit with too much swagger isn't her type anyway, or so she keeps telling herself. He's ridiculously hot, with that irresistible smile and those custom-made suits. She should stay away from him. Only he wants her just as much as she wants him.

A crash landing leads to a crash course in survival...and passion. En route to a tropical paradise, overworked and dedicated Aimee Myller is ready to begin her new life. But when the plane defects, the pilot, sexy Tristan Bress, needs to make an emergency landing in the heart of the Amazon rainforest. Aimee Myller's dreams of a fairytale getaway in Brazil come crashing right down with the plane.

Daniel Bennett has no regrets, except one: letting go of the woman he loved years ago. He wouldn't admit it out loud, but he's been pining for Caroline ever since. But his meddling family can read him like an open book. So when his sisters kick up their matchmaking shenanigans, Daniel decides to play right along. After all, he built his booming adventure business by making the most out of every opportunity. And he doesn't intend to miss an opportunity to be near Caroline.

Logan Bennett knows his priorities. He's loyal to his family and his company. He has no time for love and no desire for it - not after a disastrous engagement left him brokenhearted. But when Nadine enters his life, she turns everything upside down. She's sexy, funny, and utterly captivating. She's also more stubborn than anyone he's met, including himself. Nadine Hawthorne is finally pursuing her dream: opening her own clothing shop. After working so hard to get here, she needs to concentrate on her new business.

Nate Becker has always had a soft spot for Alice. Despite considering the Bennetts his family, he never could look at her as just his friend's little sister. She's a spitfire, and Nate just can't stay away. He loves making her laugh...and blush. Their attraction is irresistible, and between stolen kisses and wicked-hot nights, they form a deep bond that has them both yearning for more. But when the chance of a lifetime comes knocking at his door, will Nate chase success even if it means losing Alice, or will he choose her?

Christopher Bennett is a persuasive man. With his magnetic charm and undeniable wit, he plays a key role in the international success of his family's company. Christopher adores his family, even if they can be too meddling sometimes - like when they attempt to set him up with Victoria, by recommending him to employ her decorating services. Christopher isn't looking to settle down, but meeting Victoria turns his world upside down.

Piper Skye is rock 'n' roll. She's party all night, sleep all day. She's get wild and be free. Or she would be if she had the time. And the energy. And not being so awkward would probably help, too. As the owner of a thriving dessert business, Piper spends her days at school and her nights elbow deep in batter and frosting. She's confident her hard work and sacrifice will pay off as long as she stays focused and sticks to the plan. Jake Hyde is a workaholic with a jaded outlook on life.

Como padre soltero divorciado, vivo conforme a tres reglas fundamentales: 1. Asegurarme a diario de que mi hija, Paisley, sepa que es mi prioridad absoluta en la vida. Esto es innegociable. 2. Limitar al máximo el contacto con la infiel de mi ex mujer. 3. Convertir las Bodegas Maxwell en un legado sólido que garantice a Paisley una vida estable. Sin embargo, al contratar a Lexi para cuidar de mi hija, me doy cuenta de la necesidad de añadir una nueva regla: no intentar seducir a la niñera de Paisley.

Jason is a perfectly average name. And I’m a perfectly average human struggling to survive in a very not average world. My best friend Kai is extraordinary. He is the kind of good I want to be. The person I want to spend my life loving. But if our world learns what Kai is hiding—what he truly is—he’ll be a target. I have to get him out of here. I have to protect him at all cost. Even if that cost is my life.

Pourtant, quand je rencontre ma voisine, mon esprit commence à s’égarer. Penny est magnifique et d’une maladresse attendrissante. Lorsqu’elle chute devant chez moi, mon instinct de protection prend le dessus. Tandis que je panse ses blessures, je n’ai qu’une seule envie : apprendre à mieux la connaître. Alors quand je l’observe jouer avec mon fils, les murailles que j’avais érigées autour de mon cœur menacent de s’effondrer.

Les choses commencent mal entre Jake Whitley et moi. Ensuite, elles vont de mal en pis. Quand ma carrière vire au cauchemar, je décide de lancer ma propre société d’organisation d’événements pour gagner ma vie. Seulement, j’ai à peine posé un pied dans le jet privé de Jake que nous sommes déjà en désaccord. Il veut se débarrasser de moi. De mon côté, je compte organiser une fête inoubliable pour sa grand-mère… sur sa propriété à Martha’s Vineyard.

Les plans les mieux conçus, dit-on, déraillent facilement. Surtout quand le garçon sur qui je craquais au lycée est devenu PDG d’une société concurrente et que son entremetteuse de grand-mère complote pour nous réunir. Après avoir obtenu la promotion de mes rêves, je suis déterminée à prouver à ma patronne qu’elle a fait le bon choix en me proposant ce poste. Comme l’argent que je gagne en plus sert à aider mes parents, j’aimerais autant ne pas me faire virer. La première étape ? Gagner le prix de la meilleure marque de café. Facile.

The premise of this podcast is that I am having a conversation with my conscience. That is the male voice you hear; my father. We tackle all things life by going through all the lessons I’ve learned with him as my mentor. The ups, the downs, the pain, and the joy. All of it. My conscience, my ego and myself. This is it. With God at the centre of it all. Enjoy 🤍

Der Teufel sehnt sich nach ihrer Seele. Doch sie ist nicht bereit, nachzugeben. Jaga ist eine junge Hexe, die von ihrem Dorf geächtet wird. Ihr Traum, eine angesehene Heilerin mit magischen Fähigkeiten zu werden, wird ihr verwehrt, als die Dorfältesten, die ihr misstrauen, nach dem Tod ihres Mentors jemand anderen mit dieser Aufgabe betrauen. Isoliert und verachtet, ändert sich Jagas Leben während der Sommersonnenwende dramatisch, als sie in den heiligen Kreis der Götter gezogen wird und Woland, dem Teufel, begegnet.

Ingredients: One surly, tattooed chef on the brink of losing it all, including his sense of taste. One sexy, bespectacled doctor who jumps at the chance to dine with his foodie idol. A cross-country culinary adventure, from picnics to dive bars to fine dining and home-cooked meals. Directions: Combine ingredients in one plane, in one hotel room, in each other's company for ten days over Christmas and New Year's.

Joss Lennon was shy. Sweeter than any baked good. Outta my league. Her life was cupcakes, hand turkeys, and working too many hours to pay the mortgage her ex-fiance dumped on her. Mine was strip club drama, breaking hands, and working too many hours to fix the dumpster fire my cousin left me. I had no business sniffing around Joss. No business wondering about her pent-up wild. It would be selfish to drag her into my wicked. That wasn't gonna stop me.

emma, gabby, and layla giving their take on living life as a girl- for the gals, gays, and guys who like gals.

I wasn't looking for a lover. I wasn't even looking for a friend. After my life imploded around me, I only wanted one thing: a fresh start for me and the baby I carried. That was before Ward 'Hollywood' Garrison stormed down a walkway and into my life. Cooking for me. Spending time with me. Giving me his dimpled grin and making me smile for the first time in far too long. Ward may have been charming, but he was no hero. A member of the Court of Mayhem motorcycle club, he had figurative blood on his hands—and very real blood on his shirt. He had secrets. Then again, so did I.