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Before Goodbye by Mimi Cross

Before Goodbye by Mimi Cross

Music means more than anything to high school student Cate Reese; it’s also what unites her with Cal Woods. Devoted classical guitar players, Cate and Cal are childhood friends newly smitten by love—until a devastating car accident rips Cal out of Cate’s life forever. Blaming herself for the horrific tragedy and struggling to surface from her despair, Cate spirals downhill in a desperate attempt to ease her pain.

Fellow student David Bennet might look like the school’s golden boy, but underneath the surface the popular athlete battles demons of his own. Racked with survivor’s guilt after his brother’s suicide, things get worse when tragedy darkens his world again—but connecting with Cate, his sister’s longtime babysitter, starts bringing the light back in.

As Cate and David grow closer, the two shattered teenagers learn to examine the pieces of their lives…and, together, find a way to be whole again.

Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber

Dashing Through the Snow - A Christmas Novel by Debbie Macomber

Dashing Through the Snow - A Christmas Novel by Debbie Macomber

Description

Savor the magic of the season with #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber’s newest Christmas novel, filled with warmth, humor, the promise of love, and a dash of unexpected adventure.

Ashley Davison, a graduate student in California, desperately wants to spend the holidays with her family in Seattle. Dashiell Sutherland, a former army intelligence officer, has a job interview in Seattle and must arrive by December 23. Though frantic to book a last-minute flight out of San Francisco, both are out of luck: Every flight is full, and there’s only one rental car available. Ashley and Dash reluctantly decide to share the car, but neither anticipates the wild ride ahead.

At first they drive in silence, but forced into close quarters Ashley and Dash can’t help but open up. Not only do they find they have a lot in common, but there’s even a spark of romance in the air. Their feelings catch them off guard—never before has either been so excited about a first meeting. But the two are in for more twists and turns along the way as they rescue a lost puppy, run into petty thieves, and even get caught up in a case of mistaken identity. Though Ashley and Dash may never reach Seattle in time for Christmas, the season is still full of surprises—and their greatest wishes may yet come true.

Trouble by Samantha Towle

Trouble by Samantha Towle

Trouble by Samantha Towle

Book Description
Mia Monroe is running. Running from a person she doesn’t ever want to find her. Running from a past she doesn’t ever want anyone to know. Desperate to find a future, that yesterday, she could only dream of having.

Jordan Matthews likes easy. Easy women. Easy life.

Then he meets Mia.

She’s damaged, troubled and has more baggage than any person can carry. But the more Jordan gets to know Mia-for the first time in his life-he finds himself wanting to try hard for something … for someone … for her.

And then life isn’t so easy anymore.

Jordan is everything Mia shouldn’t want. A whole bunch of dirty hotness, tattooed, cocky bad boy, who made his money at poker tables and picked his women up in bars. Yet, Mia finds herself falling for him. Then the past Mia was running from, quickly starts to catch up with her. Because that’s the problem with running … you have to stop sometime.

And when you stop, you get caught.

Book Review

Amazing Story! Must Read!! It is gut wrenching, mind blowing, roller coaster ride of every emotion known to man.

The Arrangement 12 (The Ferro Family) by H.M. Ward

The Arrangement 12 by H.M. Ward

The Arrangement 12 (The Ferro Family) by H.M. Ward

Book Description

THE SERIES WITH OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD Volume 12 in the New York Times Bestselling Arrangement Serials ***Warning Sexual Content*** There is so much blood that I can't think. The night goes from bliss to chaos in a matter of moments.As the truth begins to unravel, it's clear that I can't trust anyone, except Sean Ferro. The same man that threatens to destroy me could also be my salvation--and I could be his. Genre: New Adult Romance This story unfolds over multiple volumes approx. 125 pages each. ~The Arrangement Vol 1-12 are on sale now.~

All I Want for Christmas is You by Lisa Mondello

All I Want for Christmas is You (Book 1 Fate with a Helping Hand Holiday Romance) by Lisa Mondello

All I Want for Christmas is You (Book 1 Fate with a Helping Hand Holiday Romance) by Lisa Mondello

Book Description

BOOK 1 in Fate with a Helping Hand Series

Sometimes fate needs a little hand...

Santa Claus is going to have a rough season... Lauren Alexander is raising her daughter alone. Abandoned by her family for her decision to keep her daughter Kristen, she has done a pretty good job for the last six years. Or she thought she had. That's why she is crushed when little Kristen gives up her wish for a toy or goodie and instead asks Santa for a present for her mother. She wants Santa to bring a Daddy. Delivering Daddies isn't Santa's bag.

But this Santa has a plan...

Kyle Preston knows what it is like to be abandoned too. Luckily he found the support of loving adoptive parents and has turned himself into one of the most successful Real Estate developers in town.

Building a house is easy. Building someone's trust is a whole other story. But with a little helping hand, a little Christmas magic can make all the difference in the world.

Book Reviews

Loved the story and the plot would recommend to others who enjoy reading romance books. The characters are very well developed and the writing is great.

Challenge Accepted by Carol Rose

Challenge Accepted - A Contemporary Romance by Carol Rose

Challenge Accepted - A Contemporary Romance by Carol Rose

Book Description

She's got something to prove....

Hayley Haslett must try-out for the right to renovate nine historic houses by working with her biggest competitor--Cole Granger. The president of the preserveration society insists they work together. Cole doesn't mind this. He and his men will do the real work and leave the interior decorating to Hayley. But Hayley's tired of men under-estimating her and Hayley's too much for Colt to resist.

The only child of a very rich man, Hayley's been pampered and under-estimated all her life. She's eager to accept the challenge Cole represents. If only she didn't respond to him so quickly. He's hot and sexy and Hayley knows she's in big trouble.

Book Reviews

"If you like great romance with a good storyline this is a must read book!" -- Brett, 5 star review

If You Were Mine (The Sullivans) by Bella Andre

If You Were Mine (The Sullivans) by Bella Andre

If You Were Mine (The Sullivans) by Bella Andre

If You Were Mine Description

Finding forever…with you

The last thing Zach Sullivan wants is to take care of his brother's new puppy for two weeks. That is, until he meets the dog trainer. Heather is bright, beautiful…and she just might be the only woman on earth who wants nothing to do with him.

Heather Linsey can't believe she agreed to train Zach's new pup, especially since his focus seems to be more on winning her heart than training his dog. Having sworn off love, she has vowed never to fall for a charming man. But Heather's determination to push Zach away only fuels his determination to get closer—and the sensual and emotional connection between them grows more undeniable. Will the biggest Sullivan bad boy of all tempt Heather into believing in forever again?

If You Were Mine Review

Another amazing Sullivan book. This is the story of Heather, a dog trainer, and Zack, the sexy mechanic mogul. Even though Heather and Zack both seem to have everything they could every want, they are scarred by their past. This is what the story is about- them learning to trust and love each other, while moving on from what happened to them years ago. And, of course, there is some very passionate scenes, which generally is a must have in all the romances

All the Pretty Lies by M Leighton

All the Pretty Lies (Pretty Series) by M Leighton

All the Pretty Lies (Pretty Series) by M Leighton

All the Pretty Lies Description:

All the Pretty Lies
"Live, no regrets"

Her…
Sloane Locke has led a sheltered life. However, with a history like hers, she can understand why her brothers and her father want so much to protect her. She has gone along with it for twenty long years, but those days are over. For the girl who never makes promises, Sloane has made a pact with herself that things will change on her twenty-first birthday. So when the clock strikes midnight, Sloane strikes out to spread her wings and break a few rules.

Him…
In addition to inking skin, Hemi Spencer possesses many talents. Controlling himself has never been one of them. It’s never had to be. He’s lived a life of indulgence for as long as he can remember. Right up until tragedy struck. Now, he’s nothing but controlled. He’s a man on a mission, one who will let nothing and no one stand in his way.

Them…
Nothing in their lives could’ve prepared Sloane and Hemi for what they’d find in each other—distraction and obsession, love and possession. But the one thing they can’t find is a future. Neither one has been totally honest. And they’ll soon learn that the devil is in the details. In the details and in the lies.

How far will two people go to live in the now when the now is all they’ve got?

Sisters in Love by Melissa Foster

Sisters in Love by Melissa Foster

Sisters In Love (Snow Sisters, Book One: Love in Bloom Series) (LOVE IN BLOOM: Snow Sisters) (Volume 1)

Sisters In Love Description:

Danica Snow has always been the smart, practical, and appropriate sister. As a therapist, she prides herself on making reasonable, conservative choices, even if a bit boring, and as part of the Big Sister Program, she has little time for anything more in her life.
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Blake Carter is a player. He never gets bored of conquering women, and with his sexy good looks and successful lifestyle, he has no trouble finding willing participants. When his friend and business partner dies in a tragic accident, he suddenly, desperately, wants to change his ways. The problem is, he doesn't know how to stop doing what he does best.
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When Blake walks into Danica's office, the attraction between them is white hot, but Danica isn't the type to give into the heat and risk her career. Danica's desire sets her on a path of self-discovery, where she begins to question every decision she's ever made. Just this once, Danica wants to indulge in the pleasures of life she's been so willingly ignoring, but with her Little Sister in turmoil and her biological sister's promiscuousness weighing heavily on her heart, she isn't sure it's the right time to set her desires free.

Sisters In Love Reviews

Melissa Foster's Sisters in Love is a journey of self discovery for the three main characters, Danica Snow, her sister Kaylie and Blake Carter. While there is a romantic element to the novel, it is more of a secondary story arc.

Maid for the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello

Maid for the Billionaire (Legacy Collection) by Ruth Cardello

Maid for the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello Description:
Maid for the Billionaire (Book 1) (Legacy Collection) Dominic Corisi knew instantly that Abigail Dartley was just the distraction he was looking for, especially since having her took a bit more persuading than he was used to. So when business forces him to fly to China, he decides to take her with him, but on his terms. No promises. No complications. Just sex. Abby has always been the responsible one. She doesn’t believe in taking risks; especially when it comes to men - until she meets Dominic. He’s both infuriating and intoxicating, a heady combination. Their trip to China revives a long forgotten side of Abby, but also reveals a threat to bring down Dominic’s company. With no time to explain her actions, Abby must either influence the outcome of his latest venture and save his company or accept her role as his mistress and leave his fate to chance. Does she love him enough to risk losing him for good? For love or Legacy (Book 2) (Legacy Collection) (Now available) Nicole Corisi will lose her inheritance if she doesn’t find a way around the terms of her father’s will, but she will have to partner up with her estranged brother’s rival to do it. As pretense becomes painfully real, Nicole will have to choose between Stephan or the family he is driven to destroy. Stephan Andrade has been planning his revenge ever since Dominic Corisi unscrupulously took over his father’s company. With Corisi Enterprises gambling its reputation on the success of a new software network for China, Stephan finally has his chance to take back his legacy. Dominic’s younger sister, Nicole, asks Stephan for his help and provides him with an opportunity to exact his revenge on a personal level. It all goes smoothly until he falls in love. Bedding the Billionaire (Book 3) (Legacy Collection) (Coming Summer 2012) Lil Dartley’s life is upside down. Her previously steadfast and predictable sister is marrying an influential billionaire and needs help planning the wedding of the century in less than a month. Years of middle class rebellion have not prepared Lil for handling diplomats or paparazzi. Jake Walton knows a train wreck when he sees one. Lil was trouble from the first day he met her, but since her sister is marrying his best friend, he has no choice but to help her or this wedding will be in the news for all the wrong reasons. Teaching Lil how to fit into high society would be a whole lot easier if she didn’t drive him insane both in and out of the bedroom. Saving the Sheik (Book 4) (Just because I love romances with Sheiks--coming next year)

Maid for the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello Reviews:
Enjoyed the suspense and international intrigue. It was a quick read. It had a lot of cultural diversity. The romance was enticing. I would recommend it to my friends that like this kind of romance.

Maid for the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello is a fun, fast read. It is full of action, adventure, travel, love, and totally HOTT erotica.

Reflected in You: A Crossfire Novel by Silvia Day

Reflected in You: A Crossfire Novel by Silvia Day

Reflected in You: A Crossfire Series by Silvia Day

Reflected in You: A Crossfire Novel by Silvia Day Summary:
Gideon Cross. As beautiful and flawless on the outside as he was damaged and tormented on the inside. He was a bright, scorching flame that singed me with the darkest of pleasures. I couldn't stay away. I didn't want to. He was my addiction... my every desire... mine.

My past was as violent as his, and I was just as broken. We'd never work. It was too hard, too painful... except when it was perfect. Those moments when the driving hunger and desperate love were the most exquisite insanity.

We were bound by our need. And our passion would take us beyond our limits to the sweetest, sharpest edge of obsession...

Reflected in You: A Crossfire Novel by Silvia Day Reviews:
THE SENSUAL SAGA OF EVA AND GIDEON CONTINUES in the hotly anticipated follow-up to BARED TO YOU...the New York Times bestselling novel of "EROTIC ROMANCE THAT SHOULD NOT BE MISSED."-- Romance Novel News

"The scorching sex scenes and fast-paced plot are strengthened by Day's superb writing, and readers will find themselves getting pulled deeper into Gideon and Eva's world. I can't wait to see what Day does next!" - RT Book Reviews

"...the steamy sex scenes and intriguing plot twists will have readers clamoring for more." - Library Journal

"Finally--someone who is hotter than Christian Grey." - The Wall Street Journal

Her One-Night Prince by Rebecca J. Clark Review

Her One-Night Prince by Rebecca J. Clark

Her One-Night Prince Description:
[BookStrand Contemporary Romance] Her One-Night Prince is a Cinderella story about a woman's dream to be something she's not for just one night at her class reunion. As all fairy tales go, however, happy endings don't come easily. Shy and sheltered Lydia St. Clair is uncomfortable around men, so she advertises for a gay man to be her date and revamp her style. Mitch Gannon answers Lydia's ad, and he's perfect for the job--he's handsome and, even more important, he's charming. Unbeknownst to Lydia, Mitch is straight and answered the ad as the unwitting victim of a practical joke. Before he can reveal the truth, Lydia is convinced he's her fairy godmother, ready to transform her into the belle of the ball. And Mitch, prince that he is, doesn't have the heart to set her straight. ** A BookStrand Mainstream Romance

Her One-Night Prince Review:
This is definitely a Romance. The central theme is the development and deepening attraction of the two main characters. It is light and not a long story, making it fun to read.

There had been more depth to the main characters earlier in the story but by the end of the story, you shed real tears. Lydia's father, somewhat a central character in the story, as he makes things happen, comes through much more complete before either Mitch or Lydia do.

You always like the romance in the story. It felt real. Characters found themselves attracted to one another but not the heart throbbing, dying to be in each other's arms sort of thing found in so many romances. This is more like a "You've Got Mail" kind of attraction.

Rebecca J. Clark does a good job of writing the playfulness of the relationship as it develops between Mitch and Lydia.

On Dublin Street By Samantha Young Reviews

On Dublin Street By Samantha Young - Adult Contemporary Romance - Best Romance Stories

On Dublin Street By Samantha Young

On Dublin Street By Samantha Young Description:
Four years ago, Jocelyn Butler left her tragic past behind in the States and started over in Edinburgh. Burying the grief, ignoring her demons, and forging ahead without any real attachments has worked well for her so far but when Joss moves into a fantastic apartment on Dublin Street, her carefully guarded world is shaken to its core by her new roommate’s sexy older brother.

Braden Carmichael is a man who always gets what he wants. And what he wants is Jocelyn in his bed. Knowing how skittish Joss is concerning any kind of relationship, Braden proposes a sexual arrangement that should satisfy the intense attraction between them without it developing into anything "more". An intrigued Jocelyn agrees, completely unprepared for the Scotsman and his single-minded determination to strip the stubborn young woman bare…to the very soul.

On Dublin Street By Samantha Young Reviews:
Samantha brings on the sexy with her first adult romance! Braden is wealthy, attractive, and has a tendency to be a bit of an overbearing ass. Joss is beautiful, sassy, and completely messed up emotionally. Together they make a couple who isn't just hot, but also interesting. I love the way Samantha slowly reveals the details of their past, building her trust with the reader as Braden and Joss built their trust with each other. And the bedroom scenes... *fans self* Any doubts as to whether a YA writer could make an adult novel steamy enough have certainly been laid to rest!

Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy by E L James

Fifty Shades Of Grey by E L James Contemporary Romance Kindle Edition

Fifty Shades of Grey: Book One of the Fifty Shades Trilogy by E L James [Kindle Edition]

Fifty Shades of Grey Book One Description

When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana’s quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too—but on his own terms.

Shocked yet thrilled by Grey’s singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the trappings of success—his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family—Grey is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Christian Grey’s secrets and explores her own dark desires.

Erotic, amusing, and deeply moving, the Fifty Shades Trilogy is a tale that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever.

Fifty Shades of Grey Reviews:

A GoodReads Choice Awards Finalist for Best Romance

"In a class by itself."
—Entertainment Weekly

Friends Forever by Danielle Steel Novel Review

Friends Forever: A Novel by Danielle Steel

Friends Forever: A Novel by Danielle Steel | Contemporary Romance

Friends Forever by Danielle Steel Novel Description:
Five children meet on the first day of kindergarten. In the years that follow, they become friends and more than friends. Together, they will find strength, meet challenges, face life’s adventures, endure loss, face stark realities, and open their hearts. In this moving novel, #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel traces their unforgettable journey—full of tests and trials—as three boys and two girls discover the vital bonds that will last a lifetime.

FRIENDS FOREVER

Gabby, Billy, Izzie, Andy, and Sean—each bursting with their own personality, strikingly different looks and talents, in sports, science, and the arts. Each drawn by the magical spark of connection that happens to the young. At the exclusive Atwood School, on a bright September day, starting in kindergarten they become an inseparable group known to outsiders as the Big Five. In this rarefied world, five families grow closer, and five children bloom beside one another, unaware of the storms gathering around them.

As they turn from grade-schoolers to teenagers, seemingly perfect lives are buffeted by unraveling families, unfortunate missteps, and losses and victories great and small. And, one by one, they turn back to the Big Five to regain their footing and their steady course. But as they emerge from Atwood and enter the college years, the way forward is neither safe nor clear. As their lives separate and diverge, the challenges and risks become greater, the losses sharper, and the right paths harder to choose, in a journey of friendship, survival, and love.

In what may be her most intricate and emotionally powerful novel yet, Danielle Steel tells a heart-wrenching, ultimately triumphant story that spans decades, weaves together a vivid cast of characters, and captures the challenges we face in life—sometimes, if we’re lucky, with a friend forever by our side.

Where We Belong by Emily Giffin Book Review

Where We Belong by Emily Giffin Contemporary Romance

Where We Belong by Emily Giffin | Contemporary Romance

Where We Belong by Emily Giffin Description:
The author of five blockbuster novels, Emily Giffin, delivers an unforgettable story of two women, the families that make them who they are, and the longing, loyalty and love that binds them together

Marian Caldwell is a thirty-six year old television producer, living her dream in New York City. With a fulfilling career and satisfying relationship, she has convinced everyone, including herself, that her life is just as she wants it to be. But one night, Marian answers a knock on the door . . . only to find Kirby Rose, an eighteen-year-old girl with a key to a past that Marian thought she had sealed off forever. From the moment Kirby appears on her doorstep, Marian’s perfectly constructed world—and her very identity—will be shaken to its core, resurrecting ghosts and memories of a passionate young love affair that threaten everything that has come to define her.

For the precocious and determined Kirby, the encounter will spur a process of discovery that ushers her across the threshold of adulthood, forcing her to re-evaluate her family and future in a wise and bittersweet light. As the two women embark on a journey to find the one thing missing in their lives, each will come to recognize that where we belong is often where we least expect to find ourselves—a place that we may have willed ourselves to forget, but that the heart remembers forever.

Love and Lattes (A Meadow Ridge Romance)

Love and Lattes (A Meadow Ridge Romance) by Heather Thurmeier

Love and Lattes (A Meadow Ridge Romance) | Contemporary Romance | Heather Thurmeier

Book Description:

Chase has given up hope of ever finding a woman who wants something more than just his family name. Julia is funny, incredibly sexy, and finally, after two years of playing the field, Chase gets a chance to date a girl who's interested in him, not his status.

Julia can’t forget the night of passion she spent with Chase after dancing at the club. When she runs into him on her first day at a new job, she's thrilled to see him again--until she learns he's her new boss.

Julia doesn’t know what to think when she's threatened to stay away from Chase and then overhears gossips painting him as a player and Julia as his new toy. Should Julia heed the threats and gossip or is a chance to fall in love worth the risk?

The Do-Over by Kathy Dunnehoff

contemporary comedy romance books

The Do-Over by Kathy Dunnehoff

The Do-Over
A Romantic Comedy
by Kathy Dunnehoff

Book Description:
if the more than 100 million adult women in the United States raised their hands in response, the draft would change the weather in Brazil.

Just before her fortieth birthday, Mara Jane Mulligan, devoted wife and mother, runs out of bubble bath, and the ensuing panic attack drives her to Canada for more. She realizes that one foamy soak probably won't cure what ails her, so she takes a 30 day vacation from her life.

She changes her name from plain Janie to Mara, swaps mom jeans for vintage funk, discovers her inner party girl and outer cleavage, and hopes that by the end of the month, she’ll be ready to return home and happily warehouse shop for jugs of ketchup again.

Surely her family will understand. Her son’s visiting Grandma, and maybe her husband won't even miss her. Unfortunately, her husband doesn't miss much and tracks her to Abundance, a Vancouver bubble bath company.

She's pretty sure she can explain the strip club and the pack of wild grandmas, and also the lesbians at her slumber party, and possibly the all-over sunburn from the clothing optional beach, but the soapy encounters with the bubble bath mogul?… probably not.

As her 30 days sail by, Mara Jane Mulligan discovers she has a decision to make that even Dorothy couldn't avoid…

Will she click her heels for home or kick them up for good?

Product Details:
Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 654 KB
Publisher: Blue House Publishing (May 28, 2011)
Language: English

Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas

historical romance books

Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas

Book Description:
Liberty Jones has dreams and determination that will take her far away from Welcome, Texas—if she can keep her wild heart from ruling her mind. Hardy Cates sees Liberty as completely off-limits. His own ambitions are bigger than Welcome, and Liberty is a complication he doesn’t need. But something magical and potent draws them to each other, in a dangerous attraction that is stronger than both of them.

When Hardy leaves town to pursue his plans, Liberty finds herself alone with a young sister to raise. Soon Liberty is under the spell of a billionaire tycoon—a Sugar Daddy, one might say. But the relationship goes deeper than people think, and Liberty begins to discover secrets about her own family’s past.

Sugar Daddy - Lisa Kleypas Reviews
Money is tight while Liberty Jones is growing up in Welcome, Texas, but somehow she and her mother Diana manage. Having good friends like Miss Marva, Lucy Reyes, and especially Hardy Cates, on whom Liberty has a crush, helps. Then tragedy strikes and Liberty must take care of her younger sister and find a way to support them. Hard work and determination get Liberty through cosmetology school, then, while working in a Houston salon, she meets wealthy older businessman Churchill Travis, who offers her a job as his personal assistant. At first Liberty is reluctant to accept, especially since Churchill's son, Gage, seems to think she's a gold digger. Then, just as Liberty is settling into her new life and her initially frosty relationship with Gage is heating up and turning romantic, Hardy Cates, her first unrequited love, reappears. New York Times best-seller and RITA Award winner Kleypas moves from historical romance into contemporary women's fiction with an emotionally compelling and superbly satisfying tale of family, friendship, hope, and love. Writing with wit, wisdom, and warmth, Kleypas has created a book to treasure.

Product Details:
Mass Market Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks; First Edition edition (March 4, 2008)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.3 x 1.1 inches

Coffee by Claire Jensen

contemporary romance books

Coffee by Claire Jensen

Book Description:
Who could have known the magical events that would follow the unearthing of an old, long spouted pot when the garden was dug over for spring?

At the beginning of Claire Jensen's novel, Coffee, a quote is provided from Christopher Robbins' book, "The Household Herbal," containing passages about the medicinal virtues of Coffee. Such phrases include: "gives spirits to the body..." and "wonderfully fortifies and strengthens..." The phrases embody and give meaning to Claire Jensen's magical romantic tale. In Coffee, forty year old Miranda Browning is a single woman with a past of troubled relationships. While working in her garden in England, she discovers a Genie lamp encased in sticky clay. After finishing in the garden she puts the lamp above the water heater to dry the mud out so that she can clean it in the morning. She is woken by a hideous, screeching racket. She runs the lamp outside to the deck and goes in to make some coffee to calm her noise-shattered nerves. The Genie smells the coffee aroma. At the request of the Genie, Miranda pours a bit of coffee into the spout of the lamp.

Product Details:

Paperback: 380 pages
Publisher: Lulu Enterprises, UK Ltd (September 28, 2007)
Language: English
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches