Angela
barely survived an abusive marriage and didn't mourn the death of her husband
in a drug deal gone bad. But can she survive losing her heart to the handsome
detective who thinks she's a criminal? Jake soon discovers the beautiful widow
is not what she seems. As his distrust of her ebbs, his desire to possess her
grows.
Passions
soon collide when he's entrusted with her safety after she's targeted by an
unknown enemy. Now it's up to him to keep both her and their chance at
happiness alive.
Book Summary:
How can the twin daughters of Lars, that powerful elf, manage to get in so much trouble? With both of them falling in love at the same time with men who they think they can never have. And when Lars sets out to bring down a villainous political opponent will he manage to save his daughters or lose them and their loves in a fiery death engineered by the villain?
****
Unsafe Haven by Char Chaffin
Contemporary Romance
Book Summary:
For Kendall Martin, a small, remote village in Southwest Alaska seems like a good place to start over. On the run from an abusive relationship, she leaves everything familiar behind and begins a new life as owner of a small souvenir and sportsman trading post in picturesque Staamat.
Denn Nulo knows everyone in town: he's the Chief of Police in Staamat. He's lived there all his life, except for his college years, spent in Anchorage. Originally planning on practicing criminal law and living in Anchorage permanently, Denn is forced to change his plans when he receives word that his widowed mother has passed away, leaving his young sister, Luna, alone. Denn comes back to Staamat to care for Luna.
When Kendall meets Denn, she begins to believe there are truly good men in the world. Denn is everything she wants: strong, loving, dedicated to family, protective. . .and patient. There is instant attraction between them, but Kendall is leery of men, and Denn craves a serious relationship that includes marriage and children. Their courtship is a conflicting mix of hesitancy and passion, with Luna, desperately needing a mother figure in her life, cheering them on.
As Kendall learns how to trust again and her romance with Denn grows more intense, a local woman who's had her eye on Denn for years releases a torrent of damaging jealousy. . .and the nightmare from Kendall's past discovers where she's hidden herself.
****
Twice In A Lifetime by Jennifer Jakes
Romance / Time Travel
Book Summary:
Be Careful What You Wish For. . .
No-nonsense stuntwoman Isabella Douglas will do anything to stop an unwanted divorce and reclaim the happy life she had, even allow her old friend to concoct a magical spell to turn back time. But when the spell goes awry, Izzy finds herself trapped aboard a 1768 Caribbean pirate ship with a captain who's a dead ringer for her sexy as sin husband, Ian. Convinced he's playing a cruel joke, she's furious -- until she realizes he doesn't know her or believe they're married.
Captain Ian Douglas does not have time to deal with an insane woman who claims to be his wife; he has to save his kidnapped sister. But as Izzy haunts his dreams and fills him with erotic memories he can't explain, he's forced to admit he feels more than lust.
Trapped in a vicious cycle of past mirroring present, Izzy knows they only have days to find Ian's sister and prevent disaster from striking a second time. If she doesn't, their marriage will be destroyed again -- along with the man she loves.
