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Une réécriture imaginative de La Belle et la Bête en pleine nature, au cœur de l’Alaska sauvage...

Le monde de Lauren Dalton a volé en éclats une première fois à la mort de son père. Et une seconde lorsqu’elle a découvert une boîte de vieux souvenirs marquant une vie qu’elle ne lui connaissait pas.

Abattue, mais bien déterminée, elle accepte un emploi saisonnier dans la campagne de l’Alaska. Tout en cherchant la vérité sur le passé mystérieux de son père, elle va s’occuper d’une meute de chiens de traîneau pendant la convalescence de leur maître. Mais il s’avère que son nouveau patron taciturne cache lui aussi de dangereux secrets.

Quand un feu ravage une partie de la propriété, tout menace d’être révélé. Là, à cinq mille kilomètres du seul foyer qu’elle ait jamais connu, Lauren va découvrir à quelle vitesse tout peut basculer.

Laissez votre cœur accompagner Lauren, Shane et leur courageuse meute de chiens de traîneau dans cette inoubliable histoire entre amour, déconvenues et sentiment d’appartenance, sous la plume de Melissa Storm, auteure de best-sellers au classement du New York Times.

Can she emerge from the wreckage of her past to discover who she’s truly meant to be?

Ellie was lucky to survive what should have been a fatal accident. Unfortunately, she woke up with no memories of her past or what her life was before.

Recovery is slow, but each night she dreams of the same nameless, faceless man. It’s clear she loved him once, but she has no idea who he was or why he abandoned her in her hour of need. And as Ellie’s memories slowly continue resurface, she is horrified by the type of person she was before and questions how anyone could have ever loved her as she was.

Will she treat the accident as a second chance to right the mistakes of her past while forging a new future? Or will she risk everything that’s left in an attempt to reunite with the man that only her heart remembers?

Join Ellie and Liz at this healing Anchorage horse ranch in an unforgettable tale of new beginnings, second chances, and finding where you belong from a New York Times bestselling author.

Has God heard his desperate prayer? Could she be the answer?

Ben Davis has lived in the shadow of his family's mistakes for years. Forced to give up all his dreams, he wonders if death by his own hand might be the only way out. A desperate plea sent to the God he isn't even sure he believes in is soon answered by a series of miracles that bring Summer and Ben crashing into each other.

Summer loves the busy life of the city, but agrees to spend the season in Sweet Grove, running her aunt's flower shop while figuring out what to do with her life after. One thing's for sure, she's a terrible florist. Luckily, her latest mishap leads her to a man with pleading, soulful eyes she's all too happy to get lost in.

Ben tells Summer she's his miracle, but Summer's not so sure she sees it that way. Can he convince her to share the rest of her life with him before the seasons change? And might the tiny town have a place for Summer to finally, truly call home?

If you love tales of faith, hope, and finding home, then don't miss your chance to fall in love with Ben, Summer, and the entire town of Sweet Grove, Texas, in this heartwarming romance.

*This title was previously published as Love’s Prayer.

A shy girl, a social guy, a second chance to get their stories right...

Sarah Campbell loves living vicariously through the residents at the Redwood Cove Rest Home. But when a surly patient insists she can’t die before “setting things right,” Sarah finds she may end up taking on far more than she ever bargained for... especially since all signs point to murder. Have she and her therapy dog Lucky stumbled upon the key to solving the most famous cold case in Gold Coast history?

Despite creating the world’s most popular social network, Finch Jameson lives a life of ashamed solitude. The last thing he wants is to draw attention to himself, but that’s exactly what happens when a distant relative delivers an earth-shattering confession in her dying days. Soon he finds himself more intrigued by the shy and beautiful nurse who’s committed to helping him solve his great-aunt Eleanor’s mystery than in the mystery itself. But will she ever let her guard down long enough to let him in?

Can Finch and Sarah work together to solve Eleanor’s big mystery before time runs out? And might redeeming Eleanor’s legacy somehow save them both in the process?

Find out if Lucky can help these two humans get to the bottom of this mystery and get a head start on their own love story. This sweet tale of suspense, secrets, and second chances is one you won’t want to miss...

James Morgan n’a jamais vraiment cru en l’amour. Ceci avait été vrai, jusqu’à ce qu’il pose ses yeux sur Deborah Walker à la fontaine de soda locale. Il se surprit lui même en l’invitant à sortir pour une soirée impromptue en ville, et elle le surprit encore plus en acceptant. Tandis que la soirée se déroule, les deux partagent leurs histoires passées et leurs rêves secrets, et James réalise qu’elle est la femme parfaite pour lui. Le seul problème est qu’il est expédié en Corée le lendemain matin. Accomplir son devoir est non négociable pour James, même si se battre pour son pays leur brisera ultimement leurs cœurs à tout deux.

Deborah promet de l’attendre, mais deux années sont longues pour mettre sa vie en attente, surtout pour un homme qu’elle n’a connu que pour une journée. Quand Rip Rockwell revient de la guerre alors que James ne revient pas, Rip demande Deborah en mariage. Elle accepte et ils bâtissent une merveilleuse vie ensemble jusqu’au décès de Rip cinquante ans plus tard. Au travers de tout cela, pourtant, elle ne peut toujours pas vraiment oublier son premier amour. Elle prend sa retraite à Abeline, s’attendant à vivre le reste de ses jours en paix. Alors imaginez sa surprise quand James Morgan emménage à côté de chez elle.

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Is it ever too late to give love a second chance?

James Morgan never really believed in love. That is, until he laid eyes on Deborah Walker at the local soda fountain. He surprises himself by inviting her out for an impromptu night on the town, and she shocks him even more by agreeing. As the night progresses, the two share their past histories and secret dreams, and James realizes that she is the perfect woman for him. The only problem is that he ships off to Korea the next morning. Fulfilling his duty is non-negotiable to James, even if fighting for his country will ultimately break both of their hearts.

Deborah promises to wait for him, but two years is a long time to put her life on hold, especially for a man she only knew for one day. When Rip Rockwell returns from the war and James does not, Rip proposes marriage to Deborah. She agrees and they build a beautiful life together until his death fifty years later. Through it all, though, she can never quite forget her first love. She retires to Abeline, expecting to live out the rest of her days in peace. So imagine her surprise when James Morgan moves in next door...

Adepte de la musique country, Lolly Winston est en Alaska afin d’y trouver l’inspiration pour son premier album. Quand elle apprend qu’il y a un agent en ville, elle est convaincue que c’est sa chance. Pendant ce temps-là, Oscar Rockwell, un vétérinaire du coin avec une mère entremetteuse, n’est qu’à un blind date de la liberté. Tout ce qu’il veut, c’est avoir la paix, et que sa mère adopte une chatte enceinte. Mais un malentendu hilarant propulse Lolly sur le chemin d’Oscar, renversant complètement leurs rêves à tous les deux. Est-ce que ces deux âmes désaccordées peuvent trouver une nouvelle harmonie ensemble? Plongez dans cette nouvelle romance pétillante, par Melissa Storm, autrice régulièrement citée dans la prestigieuse liste des meilleures ventes du New York Times. Elle fera vibrer votre corde sensible, sans fausse note!

Ruby Ross is the rising star plus-sized fashion since she's just signed the deal of a lifetime for a new line of retail shops across the country. Now she and her faithful corgi, Diamond, are constantly on the go overseeing the production of her franchises and getting to know all the must-meets of the fashion and beauty world.

As the heir to his father’s enormous fitness and supplement empire, Brandon Price is constantly in the public eye. Assigning him to serve as the face of the brand, nobody ever asked what Brandon wanted out of life. And Brandon never knew either... until he set eyes on the big, beautiful powerhouse, Ruby Ross. She stands for everything his father hates, which makes him crave her that much more.

But Ruby has way too much to do to make time for idle flirtations. Besides surviving high school as a bigger girl has her a little gun shy when it comes to romance—and especially to pretty boys like Brandon. With the help of a mischievous, little Corgi, can these two put their differences aside to find love is much more than skin deep?

**Each Celebrity Corgi Romance stands alone, but they’re definitely more fun if you read the whole series together. Get your copy of Flirting with the Fashionista and book your romantic escape today!

Some say that whenever it snows in Charleston, God is giving a miracle to his most favorite of places. So, I reckon, the blizzard that bleached the entire sky that December must have been a blessing of epic proportions. It was certainly a miracle that I’d forgotten my cell phone after giving my Christmas Eve sermon and had to race back to the sanctuary in order to retrieve it.

Otherwise, how would anyone have ever known that right there in our famous nativity scene, a trembling, little Chihuahua had given birth to a litter of puppies? Yes, right there in the manger. O Holy Night for sure!

This is a story about how those special pups came to change our church—and all the people in it—for the better. Most especially my poor daughter, Abigail. Being the preacher’s kid is never easy. I know, because I grew up as one, too. But losing your spouse right while expecting to become a parent for the first time?

Well, that’s enough to make even the strongest of believers question God’s plans. I know I did. But then our Mama Mary Chihuahua and her Mini Miracles found us... And, well, I’ll let you read the story to find out what happened next!

*This title was previously published as Mini Miracles.

New friends can be found in unexpected places. For Bridget and Amy, that place was the cancer ward of an Anchorage hospital. Now, as each struggles to overcome loss, they lean on each other for support—sharing suppers, laughter and tears.

Bridget and Amy aren’t about to let hardship knock them down—Bridget plans to return to her veterinarian school studies, Amy to her position as a second-grade teacher—but neither feels quite ready. And so the Sunday Potluck Club is born, a way for Bridget, Amy, and other women who have lost a loved one to find solace and understanding. Savoring favorite dishes while sharing memories and the comfort of connection, the members of the Sunday Potluck Club nourish body and soul.

As weeks go by and the group grows in unforeseen ways, both Bridget and Amy are inspired to find greater purpose. Amy reaches out to a student whose father bravely faces his own struggle. Bridget volunteers at the local animal shelter, rehabilitating dogs whose unconditional love will bring others a chance to heal. And with the help of a very special man, Amy is realizing that there’s always room at the table for love and rekindled joy...

A handsome stranger.

A whirlwind trip to India.

A life forever changed.

For Daly English, life is a series of one disappointment after another. Rather than dealing with the fall-out, she locks herself in her studio and works tirelessly toward completing her art school portfolio. Unfortunately, fate isn't done with Daly quite yet.

Time and time again, a handsome stranger refuses to be ignored, forcing her to come to grips with the loss she's been harboring for years and to trust herself to love again. Their whirlwind romance transports her from the drab Midwest straight to the bold and colorful capitol city of India where a slew of quirky characters cast a stark contrast to her world at home. Will Daly continue to fade into the background of her own life, or will her journey transform her into exactly who she needs to be?

A Colorful Life Drawn in Broken Crayon weaves a tale of friendship, ambition, and adventure while illustrating that sometimes what we want the least is what we need the most.

She saved her daughter’s life. Now she must save her soul.

Although Elizabeth died giving birth to her daughter, her death wasn’t the end. She awakens to find her sacrifice has transformed her into a special kind of angel—a protector—and if she is able to help her charge through the Pearly Gates, she too will be welcomed into Heaven.

Elizabeth is both heartbroken and overjoyed when she finds she’ll be watching over Daisy, the daughter she never got to meet. She’d like nothing more than to live with her little girl in paradise, but being a guardian angel is hard work.

Will Elizabeth be reunited with her daughter, or forced to suffer in silence as she watches Daisy make mistakes that place her just out of Heaven’s reach?

A Mother’s Love weaves a beautifully felt tale of sacrifice, redemption, and unyielding love for anyone who believes in angels—or is looking for a reason to believe.

True love never stops believing...

When two young lovers part on the eve of war, they are forced to forge their lives without one another and form families that will carry on their legacy of finding true love. But many years later, they find themselves together again. Will the circle be unbroken? Find out in this sweeping family saga of love lost and found.

What makes a place feel like home? A mother's embrace, the warmth of new friendship, a sweet reunion--all can be found in these unforgettable stories...

THREE'S A CROWD - Fern Michaels

This Mother's Day will be the first in three years that Samantha Stewart has spent with her parents. And she's bringing a very special gift--the baby granddaughter they've never met. Sam's work as an overseas reporter was exhilarating and dangerous. Now she's seeking stability for little Caroline--and answers for herself--and finding them in a homecoming full of surprises . . .

NEW BEGINNINGS IN BLUE HOLLOW FALLS - Donna Kauffman

The moment she set foot in Blue Hollow Falls, Dubliner Katie MacMillan felt right at home. Back to help with her sister's pregnancy, she's contemplating her own future, especially when she confronts Declan MacGregor, her childhood tormentor and first crush. This Blue Ridge town was supposed to be a new beginning, but can it also be the setting for a second chance?

BRING ME HOME - Melissa Storm

For Hazel Long, spending time with her bedridden father is bittersweet. There's comfort in the friendship offered by other hospital visitors--and the kindness of a handsome male nurse. And when Hazel's father begins to tell her the story of the mother she barely knew, it's an unexpected chance to bond, and a lesson in making the most of each new day.