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Restoration  by Tate James

Restoration

Tate James

"It's always been about the chase. The prize. The puzzle. The Game. I became the best of the best, Hermes, because no one could catch me. No one could touch me. No one had. Until her. She's everything I never knew I wanted. She is my life. It's been one bad...

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Heist  by Tate James

Heist

Tate James

"Every four years, the criminal underworld engages in a game. The Game. The challenges range from the impossible to the deadly to the truly insane. Things that only a crazy person would tackle. I’ve won the game 5 times. This time will be no different. I’m at...

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How to dance  by Jason B. Dutton

How to dance

Jason B. Dutton

"Nick Freeman works hard as the star of the weekly karaoke night at his bar, hoping his singing talent...will distract from his cerebral palsy. But one night at the bar, watching a professional dancer light up the dance floor with her boyfriend, he realizes...

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Not how I pictured it  by Robin Lefler

Not how I pictured it

Robin Lefler

"Agnes 'Ness' Larkin has been out of the spotlight since her quick departure twenty years ago from a starring role in a hit teen TV drama. When the show is tapped for a reboot, no one is more surprised than Ness that she signs on to rejoin the cast, leaving...

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Bad mother  by Mia Sheridan

Bad mother

Mia Sheridan

"When Sienna Walker is nearly fired from the NYPD, the last thing she expects is a second chance in the one place she vowed never to return to. But she can't afford to turn down the job offer, even if a painful familial past and a broken engagement hardly make...

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Waiting for a bright new future  by Sally (Novelist) Jenkins

Waiting for a bright new future

Sally (Novelist) Jenkins

"Is it ever too late to start living for the first time? Florence is buoyant and colourful, an ageing tribute band singer who's full of life. And the complete opposite of staid Stuart, her new landlord. Stuart's not sure about having a lodger. And he's not...

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Hoops shorts  by Kennedy Ryan

Hoops shorts

Kennedy Ryan

"Full-Court Press (Avery + Deck's Story): MacKenzie Decker was a question Avery never got to ask, much less answer. They met when she was a young reporter fueled by ambition, and the ink on Deck's first NBA contract was barely dry. Years later, they've climbed...

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Postcards from the Cove  by Jennifer Bardsley

Postcards from the Cove

Jennifer Bardsley

"The little cottage sits atop the cove's rugged cliffs, with its whitewashed walls and views of the deep blue sea. When Hannah discovers a jar of timeworn postcards hidden inside, will they lead to the fresh start she's longing for? Hannah Turner has always...

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Protecting the littlest witness

Protecting the littlest witness

Protecting the littlest witness : "After her brother-in-law is imprisoned for murdering her sister, Etta Mitchell will do anything to keep her five-year-old niece - a potential witness - safe. But when their home is broken into, resulting in the assailant's...

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Fortune in name only

Fortune in name only

Reunited with the rancher: "Can he win the campaign...and her love? Rancher Whitman Benton is determined to protect Outcrop, Oregon, from greedy developers, but if he wants to be seen as a serious candidate for County Commissioner, he needs a stable long-term...

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One Greek sunrise  by Mandy Baggot

One Greek sunrise

Mandy Baggot

"Newly single on the day she turns thirty, Freya Johnson boards a last-minute flight to Corfu. Little does she know this holiday will change her life forever. Enter Hollywood film star, Nicholas Kaden, whose entourage is stirring up the village of Kassiopi...

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Finding friends at the Cornish country hospital  by Jo Bartlett

Finding friends at the Cornish country hospital

Jo Bartlett

"Esther Hamilton, is finally finding her feet after her split with her horrible ex, and is looking forward to her new single life. She has a job she loves in the busy Accident and Emergency department, a new home and for the first time ever, a chance to just...

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A fresh start at Wagging Tails dogs' home  by Sarah Hope

A fresh start at Wagging Tails dogs' home

Sarah Hope

"Although dog trainer Sally is relatively new to Wagging Tails, the team she works with have quickly become her family and the dogs her friends. But when Andy, the one that got away, turns up for a brief respite from the city, she is at a crossroads. As...

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Wedding bells by the sunflower cliffs  by Georgina Troy

Wedding bells by the sunflower cliffs

Georgina Troy

"Event planners Izzy and Jess are badly let down when a Jersey socialite hires them for the busiest weeks of the season and then cancels at the last minute. The girls are left with no bookings and no money. Feeling despondent, they agree to a night out to...

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How sweet it is  by Andrea Christenson

How sweet it is

Andrea Christenson

"Sometimes the sweetest moments in life are made from the most familiar and ordinary ingredients. Robin Fox is living out her dreams working in a gourmet bakery in Paris. But when her dream job crumbles, she finds herself back home in Deep Haven, Minnesota,...

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Right here waiting  by Susan May Warren

Right here waiting

Susan May Warren

"He lives in a world of winter. Sled dog musher and outdoor adventurer Nick Dahlquist doesn't mean to be a loner-- he just feels at home in the woods, with his dogs, and also online in his vlogging world, where he's amassed nearly a million viewers. But he's...

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Hangin' by a moment  by Susan May Warren

Hangin' by a moment

Susan May Warren

"The day Jack Stewart walked out of jail, he vowed to keep his conviction a secret. The whole thing was just a terrible mistake, and he did his time. Now he wants a new life in a sleepy town where no one knows his name. Deep Haven is the perfect place to start...

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Fake it till you make it  by Siera London

Fake it till you make it

Siera London

"When Amarie Walker goes for something, she goes big--including starting over. Leaving her cheating ex and entire D.C. life in the rearview, she crash lands in a small town with no plan, no money, and no job. An opening at the animal clinic is the only gig for...

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Bridesmaid for hire  by Meghan Quinn

Bridesmaid for hire

Meghan Quinn

"Sometimes the wedding of the century calls for desperate measures. And sometimes those desperate measures are to pretend the person you hate most is actually your boyfriend... After years of working her tail off at her event-planning business, Maggie Mitchell...

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The addendum  by Melanie Moreland

The addendum

Melanie Moreland

"You can change your future but you can't escape your past. Life is good for Richard VanRyan. His family is growing. His life is rich. He has everything he could desire, and he is blessed with all he never knew he needed. Until the day his past shows up and...

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The rule book  by Sarah Adams

The rule book

Sarah Adams

"Nora Mackenzie's entire career lies in the hands of famous NFL tight end Derek Pender who also happens to be her extremely hot college ex-boyfriend. Nora didn't end things as gracefully as she could have back then, and now it's come back to haunt her. Derek...

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Leather, lace, and locs  by Anne (Writer of lesbian romance) Shade

Leather, lace, and locs

Anne (Writer of lesbian romance) Sh...

"Melissa Hart is a shy, mousy introvert, afraid to step out of her comfort zone until she dons a mask and leather as the dominatrix persona Mistress Heart. Living a double life, she develops an intimate relationship with a mysterious client who chips away the...

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You had me at merlot  by Melissa Brayden

You had me at merlot

Melissa Brayden

"What do you get when you combine a sweet cinnamon twist and robust Italian wine? Bestselling author Melissa Brayden's You Had Me at Merlot, the perfect blend of sugar and spice. Bordeauxnuts is New York City magic, and it all belongs to Jamie Tolliver. A...

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An inconvenient letter  by Julie Wright

An inconvenient letter

Julie Wright

"Complications arise when Marietta's secret love letters are accidentally found by the wrong man. 1828, the London countryside. For years, Marietta Stone has harbored a secret infatuation for the handsome Frederick Finch and has poured out her deepest feelings...

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Sunny days at the beach  by Morton S. Gray

Sunny days at the beach

Morton S. Gray

"Craft shop owner Mandy Vanes has always enjoyed a commitment-free singleton lifestyle - in fact, she's well-known for her wild ways in her small seaside town on the coast. But when local teenager, Nick Crossten, turns to her for help, Mandy has the...

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Finding Eden  by Mia Sheridan

Finding Eden

Mia Sheridan

"Calder and Eden are free from the stifling grasp of Acadia, but the new world they've stepped into is just as isolating. Each convinced the other died in the flood that decimated their community, they're forced into modern life, hearts broken, futures...

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Becoming Calder  by Mia Sheridan

Becoming Calder

Mia Sheridan

"The light of love has always found its way into even the darkest of places, from the beginning of time to the end of the world. There is a place in today's America with no electricity, no plumbing, and no modern conveniences. In this place, there is no room...

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Heir to Frost and Storm  by Ben Alderson

Heir to Frost and Storm

Ben Alderson

"At the prestigious and competitive Saylam Academy, Max trains to master his magic, surrounded by enemies who will stop at nothing to see him fail. As he fights to survive, Max's romance with proud, passionate healer Simion grows ever more intense. But magic...

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To bind a dark heart  by Kathryn Ann Kingsley

To bind a dark heart

Kathryn Ann Kingsley

"When she shattered the Iron Crystal and returned magic to Avalon, Gwen also shattered Mordred's heart. Torn between her passion for Mordred and his rage at her betrayal, she fled into the wilds. Gwen's choice has transformed Avalon, and the island teems with...

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A Christmas miracle in the little Irish village  by Michelle Vernal

A Christmas miracle in the little Irish village

Michelle Vernal

"Ava Kelly loves returning to Emerald Bay for Christmas. Snowflakes fall on the green rolling hills and mulled wine fills The Shamrock Inn with the smell of winter spice. But this year, the Kelly family is hoping for a miracle... When twenty-four-year-old Ava...

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Wedding issues  by Elle Evans

Wedding issues

Elle Evans

"Competition for a Southern bridal magazine cover unleashes mayhem, forcing a mastermind maid of honor to stop being a people pleaser and start figuring out what she wants out of life. A hilarious, smart coming-of-age story. Olivia 'Liv' Fitzgerald's life is...

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Summer at Seafall Cottage  by Lily Graham

Summer at Seafall Cottage

Lily Graham

"Get swept away along the beautiful Cornish coast, where a love story in a long forgotten diary has the power to change one woman's life forever. Victoria Langley's world crumbles when her husband leaves, but she knows exactly where to go to mend her broken...

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The summer escape  by Lily Graham

The summer escape

Lily Graham

"After losing her fiancé, Ria's life has been at a standstill. So nobody is more surprised than her when she makes the snap decision to run away to the Greek island of Crete, armed only with her passport. She soon starts working for eccentric novelist...

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Tremaine's true love  by Grace Burrowes

Tremaine's true love

Grace Burrowes

"Tremaine St. Michael is firmly in trade and seeks only to negotiate the sale of some fancy sheep with the Earl of Bellefonte. The earl's sister, Lady Nita, is pragmatic, hard-working, and selfless, though Tremaine senses she's also tired of her charitable...

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Miss Dramatic  by Grace Burrowes

Miss Dramatic

Grace Burrowes

"Gavin DeWitt has given up a career on the stage to take his place among the respectable gentry of Crosspatch Corners. His older sister has married quite well, and now it's Gavin's job to ensure he and his younger siblings make an excellent impression on...

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Miss Dashing  by Grace Burrowes

Miss Dashing

Grace Burrowes

"Miss Hecate Brompton is on the shelf and relieved to finally be there with her personal wealth in tact. She faces enough challenges keeping her rackety family from scandal and ruin without the added bother of marriage. When Phillip Vincent approaches her with...

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Grimstone  by Sophie Lark

Grimstone

Sophie Lark

"Remi Hayes is beginning to think she's cursed - her fiancé cheated on her, her brother Jude is a major pain in her ass, and the moldering mansion she inherited from her uncle might just be haunted. Flipping Blackleaf Manor already feels impossible, even...

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Chasing love  by Kat T. Masen

Chasing love

Kat T. Masen

"He was my best friend's older brother. My first love, who left town without so much as a goodbye... Eight years later, I've said yes to marrying another man - the ever-so-perfect Julian Baker. I'm finally ready to let go of my past for a new future. But like...

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When you are mine  by Kennedy Ryan

When you are mine

Kennedy Ryan

"Kerris Moreton knows how to make things work. Bounced from foster home to foster home as a kid, she adapted; when opportunity arose, she thrived. Now, about to open her own business and accept a marriage proposal, Kerris is ready to build the life she's...

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Chasing us  by Kat T. Masen

Chasing us

Kat T. Masen

"I was never supposed to fall in love with a married man. My best friend's brother. I'd made too many mistakes in my past. Like last night - when I married Lex Edwards impulsively... In a bid to find their happily ever after, Lex and Charlie find themselves on...

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Holidays with the Wongs  by Jackie Lau

Holidays with the Wongs

Jackie Lau

"Four holiday romance novellas about the Wong siblings!"--Provided by publisher.

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How to plot a payback  by Melissa Ferguson

How to plot a payback

Melissa Ferguson

"Successful screenwriter Finn Masters just landed his dream job writing for Neighbors, one of Hollywood's highest-rated, longest-running sitcoms. The only downside? It will put him back in proximity of the show's universally adored, optimistic, altruistic...

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Minx  by Sophie Lark

Minx

Sophie Lark

"Ramses Howell is a self-made man. He's proven he can get what he wants, and from the moment Blake Abbot catches his eye, she becomes his top priority. Blake wonders what took Ramses so long - she knew who he was years before. They strike a deal to play a very...

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Accepting Agatha  by Victoria Blue

Accepting Agatha

Victoria Blue

"The girl has demons. He doesn't want to be one of them. Agatha Farsay has a host of things she's struggling with. Feeling like an invisible member in a large family: check. Drinking way too often to deal with her problems: check. Drunken nuptials to a guy...

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Old flames and new fortunes  by Sarah Hogle

Old flames and new fortunes

Sarah Hogle

"Fibs and squabbles and spells . . . oh my! A small, magical town tucked away in rural Ohio, Moonville is the perfect place for floral witch Romina Tempest to use the language of flowers to help the hopeful manifest love in their lives. After giving up on her...

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When I think of you  by Myah Ariel

When I think of you

Myah Ariel

"In this sweeping second chance romance from debut author Myah Ariel, the unexpected spark of two former flames may force them to choose between their dreams and each other. Kaliya Wilson has paid her dues. But all the years behind the reception desk at a...

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Wake me most wickedly  by Felicia Grossman

Wake me most wickedly

Felicia Grossman

"Solomon Weiss has little interest in power, but to repay the half brother who raised him, he pursues money, influence, and now - a respectable wife. That is, until outcast Hannah Moses saves his life and Sol finds himself helplessly drawn to the beautiful...

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Late bloomer  by Mazey Eddings

Late bloomer

Mazey Eddings

"Winning the lottery has ruined Opal Devlin's life. After quitting her dead-end job where she'd earned minimum wage and even less respect, she's bombarded by people knocking at her door for a handout the second they found out her bank account was overflowing...

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A noble scheme  by Roseanna M. White

A noble scheme

Roseanna M. White

"As part of England's most elite private investigation firm, Gemma and Graham must set aside their broken relationship to work together on a new case. Graham is determined to use this opportunity to win back the only woman he's ever loved, but there's no...

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Highest bidder  by Sara Cate

Highest bidder

Sara Cate

"He's not just rich...he's filthy rich. When Daisy Bennett started working at Salacious Players' Club, she never expected to end up on the auction block ready to grant a date to the highest bidder. She only took the waitressing job to learn more about a...

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Technically yours  by Denise Williams

Technically yours

Denise Williams

"Pearl Harris has learned the hard way to be careful in work and in love. She has the chance to make lasting change at OurCode -- a nonprofit aimed at inspiring high schoolers to code -- but a recent scandal puts its reputation at risk. Further complicating...

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Red dirt home  by Renae Black

Red dirt home

Renae Black

"Paige Bennett is fulfilling her childhood dream of working and living on the land as a station hand on Whitetail Ridge. Getting her hands dirty, riding horses, working with cattle and kicking up red dust. Life can't get much better. Or so she thinks, until a...

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Ruthless game  by Christine Feehan

Ruthless game

Christine Feehan

"While on a mission in Mexico to rescue hostages, GhostWalker Kane Cannon stumbles upon Rose Patterson, a fugitive and fellow GhostWalker pregnant with his child, and is forced to make a difficult decision."--Provided by publisher.

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Shadow game  by Christine Feehan

Shadow game

Christine Feehan

"The classified experiment is the brainchild of renowned scientist Peter Whitney and his brilliant daughter, Lily. Created to enhance the psychic abilities of an elite squadron, it can transform their natural mental powers into a unique military weapon. But...

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The reason I married him  by Meghan Quinn

The reason I married him

Meghan Quinn

"He proposed... and I said yes. Normally a jovial occasion for a couple in love, but this proposal has a very different feel. Because the man that I'll be calling my husband blew into town with one thing on his mind... to make my life a living nightmare. So...

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Christmas bells and wedding vows

Christmas bells and wedding vows

"Claiming the Cowgirl: Serena Taylor is hiding in Colorado's high country to keep her son safe, and she knows the best way to protect him is by marrying again and giving him a father. Weston Oakley needs a wife by Christmas to placate his meddling family, but...

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The paper boys  by D. P. Clarence

The paper boys

D. P. Clarence

"Don't hold the front page. Hold the guy who wrote it. Sunny Miller's dream job on London's Fleet Street has become a nightmare. His boss at the Bulletin hates him, the sub-editors keep putting comedy headlines on his attempts at serious journalism, and he's...

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A summer wedding at the Cotswolds candy store  by Hannah Lynn

A summer wedding at the Cotswolds candy store

Hannah Lynn

"Going to the chapel, but will they get married? After the holiday romance to beat all other holiday romances, it's back to regular life for Holly Berry, and the sweet shop is busier than ever. With Jamie and Finn's wedding coming up, Holly is rushed off her...

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Lips like sugar  by Jess K. Hardy

Lips like sugar

Jess K. Hardy

"Mira Harlow has finally lost it. Between running her bakery, parenting her 14-year-old son, and taking care of her mom, she's a stretched-thin mess. But kissing a total--and totally gorgeous--stranger before begging him to be her date to the biggest wedding...

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Pride & Preston Lin  by Christina Hwang Dudley

Pride & Preston Lin

Christina Hwang Dudley

"Lissie is the middle of three sisters, orphaned and taken in by their aunt and uncle. Both she and her older sister, Jenny, work in the family restaurant while pursuing their education and career dreams. When Lissie accidentally serves a dish containing...

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Wilde for you  by Jennifer Ryan

Wilde for you

Jennifer Ryan

"Welcome to the Dark Horse Dive Bar, where the Wildes throw one hell of a party and love could be a barstool away. Landscape artist Layla Brock knows what it feels like to love someone so completely you'd do anything for them--even take their secrets to the...

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My season of scandal  by Julie Anne (Romance author) Long

My season of scandal

Julie Anne (Romance author) Long

"A London season is the chance of a lifetime for Catherine Keating. But the ton's glitter and decadence and casual cruelty threaten to crush her hopes of finding a husband before her season even begins...until she accidentally acquires one of the most...

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Just for the summer  by Melody Carlson

Just for the summer

Melody Carlson

"Ginny Masters manages a popular boutique hotel in Seattle and manages it with aplomb. But the daily challenges and irritations of a fast-paced job and a demanding boss are starting to get to her. Jacqueline Potter manages her grandfather's fishing lodge in...

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Risky business  by Nora Roberts

Risky business

Nora Roberts

"'I felt the knife against my throat and thought I was going to die'. Liz Palmer runs a dive business in the quiet tranquillity of a Caribbean island. Tranquil, that is, until a routine trip over the reef reveals the body of her newest employee - diver Jerry...

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