New Holiday Stories from Harlequin
Picture Perfect Christmas
Schuster, Melanie
Chastain Thibodaux is no longer the awkward, naive girl who had her heart smashed to pieces by Philippe Devereaux. Now the successful artist has included three oil paintings of Philippe in her prestigious gallery show--sensuous nudes painted entirely from her memory of their smoldering affair. But then her subject turns up at her opening night, in the flesh--every hard-muscled, smooth-skinned, delicious inch of him--demanding to know why she's put him on display.Philippe hasn't been in love with Chastain since she dumped him to study art in Paris. Or so he's been telling himself. But his anger over her erotic portraits is mixed with the kind of desire that heats even the coldest New York night. And he vows that by New Year's Eve he'll have the answers to all his questions and have Chastain back where she belongs--in his arms....
Blessings of the Season
Jones, Annie
The Holiday Husband by Annie JonesAddie McCoy has always dreamed of celebrating Christmas with a family of her own. Her prayers are answered when she meets Nate Browder. But Nate's only in town for the holidays. Can Addie convince him he'll make the perfect husband for Christmas--and all year round?The Christmas Letter by Brenda MintonBeing a single mom during Christmas isn't easy. When a mysterious soldier shows up on Isabella Grant's doorstep, what's a single mom to do? With a little help from her twelve-year-old daughter and a handsome military man, love might be the perfect holiday gift.
On A Snowy Night
Macomber, Debbie
THE CHRISTMAS BASKET More than ten years ago, high-school sweethearts Noelle McDowell and Thomas Sutton planned to elope--but then he jilted her. This Christmas, Noelle is home to celebrate the holidays, and she and Thom discover they are still in love. Now only the decades-old rivalry between their mothers stands in the way of a second chance together. THE SNOW BRIDE It's a month before Christmas and Jenna Campbell is flying to Alaska to marry a man she met on the Internet--until her seatmate takes it upon himself to change her plans. Which is how Jenna ends up stranded in tiny Snowbound, Alaska, alone with Reid Jamison (plus a bunch of eccentric old men and a few grizzly bears). And then there's a blizzard.... Maybe she'll be a Christmas bride after all!
Christmas with the Prince
Celmer, Michelle
She was just there to do a job...not fall in love with a prince! But Olivia Montgomery was having a difficult time remembering that when sexy Prince Aaron kept pursuing her. How could an ordinary woman hope to resist such a seduction?And so Olivia found herself sleeping with royalty. She knew their affair had to end with the new year--Aaron was destined to marry someone of royal blood. Still, that couldn't stop her from wishing she'd find an engagement ring under the Christmas tree.
Snow Angels
Michaels, Fern
They bring joy, wonder--and all the happiness of the season. Let these delightful stories of love and miracles light up your holidays with cheer. . ."Snow Angels," by Fern MichaelsThe only way irresistibly handsome Olympic skier Max Jorgenson wants to spend Christmas is. . .alone. But when social worker Grace Landry stumbles into his log cabin during a snowstorm, an unexpected magic rekindles his heart, his hopes, and the sweetest of Christmas dreams. . ."The Presents of Angels" by Marie BostwickEx-Rockette Kendra Loomis doesn't regret giving up New York's bright lights to be a Vermont minister's wife. But their small town's Christmas countdown is becoming a major stress-fest--and the only way she can save the day is to prove that giving is the most precious gift of all. . ."Decorations" by Janna McMahanAll Michelle Duncan wanted for Christmas was a new life. And by helping her ailing mother she found one--as manager of a charming holiday craft store. She never expected that the fringe benefits would be muscular sculptor Baxter Brow--and one last chance to make all her wishes come true. . ."Miracle on Main Street" by Rosalind NoonanNew York City policeman Joe Cody and his wife Sheila can't afford much of a holiday for their two kids. He's sure not expecting much yuletide joy while working on Christmas Day--until a desperate wish and several unexplainable events open his eyes to a wonderland of blessings and love. . .
The Millionaire's Christmas Wife
Brooks, Helen
Miriam knew her whirlwind marriage to millionaire Jay Carter wouldn't last. Plain and ordinary, she just didn't fit into his polished penthouse apartment or his glamorous lifestyle! Out of place and out of confidence, Miriam fled before Jay could realize his mistake. Jay has given his runaway bride some time away, but enough is enough--he is back to claim his wife once and for all! His ultimatum: she has until Christmas to return to his bed!
New Releases
for the Week of November 15, 2009
Million-Dollar Throw
Lupica, Mike
What would you do with a million dollars, if you were 13? Nate Brodie is nicknamed "Brady" not only for his arm, but also because he's the biggest Tom Brady fan. He's even saved up to buy an autographed football. And when he does, he wins the chance for something he's never dreamed of¿to throw a pass through a target at a Patriots game for one million dollars. Nate should be excited. But things have been tough lately. His dad lost his job and his family is losing their home. It¿s no secret that a million dollars would go a long way. So all Nate feels is pressure, and just when he needs it most, his golden arm begins to fail him. Even worse, his best friend Abby is going blind, slowly losing her ability to do the one thing she loves most¿paint. Yet Abby never complains, and she is Nate's inspiration. He knows she¿ll be there when he makes the throw of a lifetime. Mike Lupica's latest sports novel is also his most heartwarming.
The Living Soul: Removing Entities
Gibson, Mitchell Earl
Based on a true story, The Living Soul chronicles the story of best-selling author. Dr. Mitchell Gibson, a resident medical doctor nearing the end of his medical training, who encounters a mysterious being from another dimension. The story follows Gibson's attempts to come to grips with the beings unpredictable appearances and the disruptions that it causes in his personal and professional life. Initially, the author denies the reality of the experience, but later begins as a personal examination of the nature of reality, spirituality, and a world beyond our own. Throughout the course of the work, Gibson adds his own priceless wit, insights, and considerable medical expertise into our understanding of a genuine supernatural experience. This book is destined to become a classic. Mitchell Earl Gibson is the bestselling author of Your Immortal Body of Light, Signs of Mental Illness, and The Miracle Prayer. His books have been listed on numerous national and international bestseller lists for years. Dr. Gibson is board certified in psychiatry and neurology. He lives in Summerfield North Carolina with his wife Kathy and two children.
Eat Your Way to Happiness
Somer, Elizabeth
Are you satisfied with your weight? Do you have enough energy? Do you consider yourself a happy person? All of these things are related, and your energy, mental clarity, mood and waistline are directly connected to what you eat. In Eat Your Way to Happiness, you'll learn that healthy eating is a lot easier than you may think and that making a few simple changes to your diet can have amazing results. Discover:The 1,2,3 combination of breakfast foods that will keep you energized all day. Which carbs and fats to eat--and why the right ones will help elevate your mood and decrease your weight.The 12 super foods that pack an added punch for boosting mood and slimming your waistline. Nutritious foods that have been shown to tweak brain chemistry so you feel calmer, happier and more energetic--and more likely to stick to your diet.The amazing studies showing that chocolate and wine can help you live longer--and more happily. And much more!
Runaway Lady, Conquering Lord
Townend, Carol
Raised a lady, Emma of Fulford is a fallen woman with a young son as proof. He is all she has in the world, and now the boy's brutal father has returned. Desperate and afraid, she needs to escape, and fast, so she approaches Sir Richard of Asculf. She begs this honorable Norman knight for help--and offers the only thing she has left...herself. Honorable he may be, but Sir Richard is only human and Lady Emma tempts his resolve. Can this conquering knight tame his runaway lady and stop her running for good?
Love's Alchemy
Cullen, Ciar
She holds the key to unlock his past-or unleash hell. Sidra Patmos has the ability to see the real underbelly of lower Manhattan-a horrifying world where wraiths, demons and a few quirky mortals battle for supremacy. Desperate, she seeks out a paranormal researcher to tell her why her life is a waking nightmare. Instead of answers, her meeting with the dark and irresistible Van Barlowe unleashes a chain of events far more dangerous than her blackest visions. And a desire she can barely manage to hold at arm's length. After three desperate centuries, Van has finally found the Alchemist-Sidra. Somewhere locked deep inside her lies the knowledge that will rescue his family from ruin. The only way to reawaken her abilities is to hold his enemies at bay long enough to convince her to step through the mists of time. Redemption waits there, and a timeless bond ignited by the undeniable pull between them. The missing ingredient: Sidra's willingness to risk that Van's attraction runs deeper than sexual chemistry.
The Gatekeeper
Gagnon, Michelle
From the moment sixteen-year-old Madison Grant is abducted, an unthinkable terrorist plot is set in motion--pitting Special Agent Kelly Jones against her most powerful adversary yet. The kidnapper's ransom demands aren't monetary...they come at a cost that no American can afford to pay. As Kelly's fiancé, Jake Riley, races to find Madison, Kelly is assigned to another disturbing case: the murder and dismemberment of a senator. At first the two cases don't appear to be related. But as Kelly navigates her way through the darkest communities of America--from skinheads to biker gangs to border militias--she discovers a horrible truth. A shadowy figure who calls himself The Gatekeeper is uniting hate groups, opening the door to the worst homegrown attack in American history.
